Multimedia Projects in the Classroom : A Guide to Development and Evaluation

by Timothy D. Green

• ISBN13: 9780761978534
• ISBN10: 0761978534
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2002-02-11
• Publisher: Corwin Pr

Summary

This 'œhow-to' guide provides you with the step-by-step secrets you need to make multimedia work for you, your students, and your curriculum.

Table of Contents

Preface	ix
Acknowledgments	ix
About the Authors	xi
What Is Multimedia?	1	(10)
Digital Multimedia in the Classroom	1	(1)
Why Are We Doing This? The Importance of Integrating Digital Media Into the Classroom	1	(1)
Multimedia Defined	2	(4)
The Difference Between Multimedia and Media	3	(1)
More Information About Specific Media Types	3	(1)
Graphics	3	(1)
Audio	4	(1)
Text	5	(1)
Interactivity	5	(1)
Digital Media	6	(2)
Types of Digital Multimedia	7	(1)
Networked and Single Computer	7	(1)
Summary	8	(1)
Frequently Asked Questions About Multimedia	9	(1)
References	9	(1)
Recommended Reading	10	(1)
Integrating Curriculum Content Into Multimedia Production	11	(10)
A Brief History of Multimedia in the Classroom	12	(5)
Multimedia in the Classroom	12	(1)
Classical Media Production Projects	12	(2)
Digital Multimedia Production Projects	14	(2)
Books That Address Technology-Curriculum Integration	16	(1)
Resources on the World Wide Web	16	(1)
Computer Technology and Teaching (Theory and Application) Sites	17	(1)
Media Resources	17	(1)
Organizations That the Computing Teacher May Want to Know More About	17	(1)
Summary	17	(3)
Frequently Asked Questions About Integrating Curriculum Content Into Multimedia Production	18	(2)
References	20	(1)
Recommended Reading	20	(1)
Multimedia Projects in the Classroom	21	(16)
A Cooperative Learning Approach	21	(8)
Classroom Mangement of Multimedia Projects	22	(1)
Set clear objectives for the groups	22	(1)
Have individuals in each group take a specific role in the production	23	(1)
Plan opportunities for group members to talk about their experiences with students outside their own group	23	(1)
Monitor the groups carefully	23	(1)
Find ways to offer positive feedback to groups that are performing well	24	(1)
Media Production Role Call: The Titles and Tasks of a Production Team	24	(1)
Helping Students Learn Their Roles	25	(1)
Allocating Resources	26	(3)
Media Production References	29	(1)
Presenting and Sharing Work	30	(4)
Choosing a Multimedia Production Tool	30	(1)
HTML	31	(1)
Authoring Tools Based on Visual Basic	31	(1)
Posting Work to the World Wide Web	31	(2)
Burning Issues: Creating CD-ROMs	33	(1)
Credit Where Credit Is Due	33	(1)
Last But Not Least, Safety First	34	(1)
Summary	34	(1)
Frequently Asked Questions About Multimedia Projects in the Classroom	35	(1)
References	35	(1)
Recommended Reading	36	(1)
Evaluating Multimedia Projects	37	(5)
Levels of Evaluation: Product, Process, and Content	37	(1)
Product Level	37	(1)
Process Level	38	(1)
Content Level	38	(1)
Grading Teams Versus Individuals	38	(1)
Multimedia Grading Rubrics	39	(1)
Summary	39	(3)
Frequently Asked Questions About Evaluating Multimedia Projects	40	(2)
How Professional Multimedia Is Produced	42	(7)
Phase One: Design	43	(1)
Step 1. Articulating the Vision of the Finished Multimedia Project	43	(1)
Phase Two: Production	44	(3)
Step 2. Gathering and Developing Media Elements	44	(1)
Step 3. Prototyping	44	(1)
Step 4. Usability Testing	45	(2)
Step 5. Making Changes	47	(1)
Phase Three: Distribution	47	(1)
Step 6. Packaging and Distributing the Final Product	47	(1)
Summary	47	(1)
Frequently Asked Questions About How Professional Multimedia Is Produced	48	(1)
Recommended Reading	48	(1)
Appendix: A History of Multimedia	49	(4)
Glossary	53	(2)
Index	55