Multimedia Representations of Teaching can contribute to the improve of education in many ways.  It can be used in the following scenarios

SCHOOLS OF EDUCATION Multimedia from my perspective includes video, audio, Powerpoint presentations and supporting documentation. MRT can improve teacher education by providing video examples of excellent teaching so that students can see real live models of what should be done in the classroom.  Most teachers don't like to be observed and thus it is really hard for teachers to know what is going on in each others classrooms. Video representations would help young teachers conceptualize effective teaching.  No one would like to be the star of a video that shows poor teaching that would not be an option.

INDIVIDUAL TEACHER These same video examples can help the beginning teacher who is trapped alone in the classroom and frequently needs help and support.  They can go to the web and find examples that would include video, lesson plans, and case studies that pertain to their subject area or grade level. They can play these over and over which is what it sometimes takes for people to learn something.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT   School districts could use the material for meaningful professional development for teachers instead of some of the waste-of-time activities planned by administrators

MRT would include:

1. •vetted model curriculum materials aligned to state standards organized by grade and subject matter in trusted networks
   

2. •social community website (like Facebook, but not Facebook)  that would support teachers according to subject matter and grade level in protected environments.
   

3. •videos of excellence in teaching produced by trusted networks and providers or schools of ed
   

4. •training videos on the web teaching teachers about technology
   

5. •improved targeted search using the web (web search should improve using Google custom search)
   

6. •tools for teachers to collaborate, examine practice and author together