Multimedia Course

Mrs. Maggie Veres

Department of Educational Leadership
Wright State University
451 Allyn Hall

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Students will use elements of instructional design and storyboarding techniques to translate instruction into various types of multimedia presentations.

The purpose of this course is three fold. First, students will learn theory and media related issues pertaining to education. Second, students will become skilled in the use of multimedia to enhance education. Third, students will learn to create multimedia for educational purposes. Included in the course are multimedia problem solving activities related to the elements of instructional design, storyboarding instruction, and translating instruction into various types of multimedia presentations.

K1. demonstrate knowledge of types of multimedia and the educational implications for multimedia

K2. identify technological and culturally sensitive criteria for evaluating multimedia

D1. appreciate the role of multimedia in society and what the prospects are for the future

D 2. be aware of copyright and ethical and cultural concerns regarding multimedia

Student short projects (Dfilm, Word PPT, Scratch Animation, Animated PPT).............400

Attendance, Preparedness & Online Participation......................................200

Podcast Tutorial and Digital Story Project ........................................................................600

Selected Readings and Reflections...........................................................200

Journal of Reflections and Time Spent......................................................100

* Making and modifying digital pictures. (Graphic Converter)
* Making and modifying static and animated gifs.
* Use of PowerPoint for animations
* Use of PowerPoint for tutorials
* Creation of Flash tutorials using on line resources.
* Digital Story related to a legacy issue.
* Creation of Adobe Acrobat file without Acrobat
* Creating an Enhanced Podcast as a Tutorial
* Journal and Reflections
* Other, scanning, browser plugins (google addons). More on request.

We may have virtual and on-line sessions. These, however, will be mainly for support purposes.

A = 93% or higher
B = 88% or higher
C = 76% or higher
F = 75% or lower

· Take careful notes, consult available reference texts (on-line) and handouts, and ask questions if you are unclear about any of the concepts or skills dealt with in class.

· There will be a degree of problem solving that you must also do. Try something and don't be afraid to tinker.
· Keep track of the workload and turn in work on time.

o Demonstrates a level of excellence and depth of thought as it meets the expectations of the assignment.
o Shows original thought and/or innovative design.
o Demonstrates exemplary knowledge and techniques
o Is well organized.
o Demonstrates higher level thinking (according to Bloom’s Taxonomy).
o Has almost no problems with mechanics

o Meets basic expectations of the assignment.
o Shows technical proficiency.
o Demonstrates sound knowledge and techniques
o Is well organized.
o Has few problems with mechanics.

o Meets the minimum expectations of the assignment.
o Has more than a few problems with mechanics, or organization issues.
o Demonstrates incomplete knowledge and techniques

There are no books assigned for this course. Internet readings and diswcussions will be assigned for most sessions.

If you are a PC user I recommend that you purchase Snagit. This is a capture and editing application. This is the best program of its ilk, in my opinion. The educational cost for this is about $25. There is a free trial period.

There are no applications like snagit for the Macintosh.
Look at: http://all-streaming-media.com/record-video-stream/screen-capture-software.htm

Flash is also recommended. You, however, will be able to find Flash on many computers.

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GREAT WEB SITES: Also keep track of resources on my web page
American Library Association (http://www.ala.org/parentspage/greatsites/amazing.html) has Compiled by the Children and Technology Committee of the Association for Library Service to Children, a division of the American Library Association.

The Best Web Sites and Resources for Teachers (http://www.csun.edu/~vceed009/) - is one of the best in existence. The developers of this amazing Web site have methodically searched the Internet and WWW and identified more than 650 sites across the K-12 curriculum that they feel will benefit busy teachers

University of California Davis (http://education.ucdavis.edu/K-12.html) organized resources of subject-specific groups who share a dedication to improving the teaching of academic disciplines.

Cisco Education Archives (CEARCH) (http://sunsite.unc.edu/cisco/edu-arch.html) links educators to lesson plans, projects and colleagues to create a "virtual schoolhouse.

GLOBE Program (http://www.globe.gov) is a collaborative classroom project comprised of K through 12 grade students, teachers, and scientists working worldwide studying the environment. The site also provides program information through its on-line tour and serves as a forum where participants post findings and observations related to the activities.

The School Net (http://207.213.167.19/) - Great resources for teachers. Resource navigator, links and more.

Classroom Connect (http://www2.classroom.net/databases/grades/edufind.html) is a commercial site tied to the monthly magazine by the same name. There are thousands of hotlinks that are designated by K-6 and 7-12 suitability, as well as many Internet educational resources related to many topics.

ED's Oasis' (http://www.EDsOasis.org) primary purpose is to make the Internet easier and more rewarding to use with students.

AskERIC (http://ericir.syr.edu) is part of the Educational Resources Information Center, an information service supported by the federal government. Search tools make available education articles, lesson plans and books on a wide range of educational topics through 16 subject-specific clearinghouses.

Curricular Resources and Networking Projects (http://inet.ed.gov/EdRes/EdCurric.html) is a service of the US Department of Education with links to innovative projects for teachers and students at all grade levels.