Does media influence learning?

Reading the debate with Clark and Kozma was interesting, because both are/were forward thinkers. Clark argues that media does not influence learning outcomes. He believes that it is the instructional method, not the medium, that impacts learning. According to Clark, the cognitive processes involved in learning remain the same regardless of whether the media is print, video, or digital. Kozma argues that media can influence learning, but not in a simplistic way. He suggests that media’s effectiveness depends on how it’s used within a specific instructional context, and it can enhance learning by facilitating better engagement, interaction, and comprehension. Like Kozma, I believe media does influence learning. My favorite reference to use is YouTube. You can learn anything from how to change a spark plug, to knitting. The key element to is that it's user friendly. When you have media resource at your deposal where you can filter your learning and level of engagement, it is usually not hard to motivate learning.