The Teacher in a Multi-Mediated Setting.

The article discusses the role of teachers in a multi-mediated classroom environment. The home environment of a child is an important factor in motivation. Teachers can help in the development of students' abilities of self-direction and independence in the setting provided by media centers at schools. Students can pursue independent studies and engage in creative production with the help of central or satellite resource centers. Teachers will have to play the role of integrator of knowledge in the new environment and help children to learn by computer, self-instruction, materials creation, multimedia and exploratory centers. Teachers would enable students to make use of instructional technology. The purpose of educational planning is to provide for individuals differences among the students.