Video as a learning tool: An off-campus experience in learning with media technology

With the advanced development of technology, educational research has focussed on exploring the relationship between technology and learning. For example, “learning from technology” research emphasizes the effectiveness of instructional media. The focus on “learning with technology”, views technology as a learning tool which allows students to create their own knowledge representation, and throughout the process, learning is supported and enhanced (Reeves, 1998). A further view of technology usage focuses on “students as designers”, (Carver, Lehrer, Connell, & Erickson, 1992; Jonassen, Carr, & Yueh, 1998). The paradigm has shifted from using technology as an instructional approach to allowing students to use technology. In this paper, the organization of an off-campus project-based learning experience is reviewed as an example of emphasizing students learning with media production. Post-camp questionnaires and interviews showed that “learning with media production” has enhanced meaningful learning.