Multimedia Projects in Education

by Ivers, Karen S.; Barron, Ann E.

• ISBN13: 9781563089435
• ISBN10: 1563089432
• Edition: 2nd
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2003-01-01
• Publisher: Libraries Unltd Inc

Summary

This highly praised handbook presents proven strategies for incorporating multimedia projects into the curriculum. The authors use the DDD-E model (DECIDE, DESIGN, DEVELOP, EVALUATE) to show how to select and plan multimedia projects, use prsentation and development tools, manage graphics, audio, and digital video, and evaluate student work.

Author Biography

KAREN S. IVERS is Assistant Professor at California State University, Fullerton, California.ANN E. BARRON is Associate Professor, Instructional Technology, College of Education, University of South Florida, Tampa. She received the Alumni Award for Outstanding Teaching and Service in 1996 and the Teaching Incentive Award for Outstanding Teaching in 1995.

Table of Contents

Figures and Tables	xi
Preface	xv
Impact of Multimedia on Student Learning	1	(18)
A Scenario	1	(1)
Overview	2	(1)
Definition of Multimedia	2	(1)
Why Use Multimedia?	3	(1)
Research on Multimedia and Student Learning	3	(11)
Howard Gardner's Theory of Multiple Intelligences	4	(3)
Cooperative Learning	7	(4)
Constructivism	11	(3)
Summary	14	(1)
References	14	(5)
A Model for the Design and Development of Multimedia Projects	19	(16)
A Scenario	19	(1)
Overview	20	(1)
Overview of Design Models	20	(1)
The DDD-E Model	21	(10)
Decide	23	(5)
Design	28	(1)
Develop	29	(2)
Evaluate	31	(1)
DDD-E Benefits	31	(1)
Summary	32	(1)
References	33	(2)
Decide	35	(24)
A Scenario	35	(1)
Overview	35	(1)
Planning Multimedia Projects	36	(2)
Setting Instructional Goals	36	(1)
Deciding on a Project	37	(1)
Developing Prerequisite Skills	38	(1)
Assessing Resources	38	(1)
Organizing Multimedia Projects	38	(11)
Examining Grouping Alternatives	38	(5)
Creating Cooperative Groups	43	(1)
Scheduling Computer Time	44	(5)
Managing Brainstorming and Research Activities	49	(2)
Brainstorming Activities	49	(1)
Research Activities	50	(1)
Summary	51	(1)
Blackline Masters	51	(1)
References	51	(8)
Design	59	(28)
A Scenario	59	(1)
Overview	60	(1)
Outlining the Content	61	(1)
Project Requirements	61	(1)
The Target Audience	61	(1)
Creating Flowcharts	61	(4)
Linear Structures	62	(1)
Tree Structures	62	(1)
Cluster Structures	63	(1)
Star Structures	63	(1)
Flowchart Symbols	64	(1)
Specifying Screen Design	65	(4)
Hypermedia Programs	66	(2)
Presentation Programs	68	(1)
Web-Based Programs	69	(1)
Video Projects	69	(1)
Writing Storyboards	69	(2)
General Planning Sheet	70	(1)
Detailed Storyboards and Scripts	70	(1)
Design Guidelines	71	(1)
Guidelines for Text	71	(1)
Guidelines for Menus	71	(1)
Guidelines for Icons and Navigational Buttons	72	(1)
Guidelines for Color	72	(1)
Summary	72	(1)
Blackline Masters	72	(15)
Develop: Media Components	87	(22)
A Scenario	87	(1)
Overview	88	(1)
Graphics	89	(5)
Creating a Graphic	89	(2)
Importing an Existing Graphic File	91	(1)
Scanning Graphics	92	(1)
Digitizing Graphics with a Camera	93	(1)
Graphics Guidelines	93	(1)
Animations	94	(2)
Path Animations	94	(1)
Frame Animations	95	(1)
Animation Guidelines	96	(1)
Audio	96	(6)
Digital Audio	96	(1)
Recording Audio with Computers	97	(1)
Compact Disc-Audio	98	(1)
Synthesized Speech	99	(1)
MIDI	99	(1)
Digital Audio File Formats	100	(1)
Obtaining the Rights to Audio Files	101	(1)
Audio Guidelines	102	(1)
Digital Video	102	(4)
Digitizing Video	102	(1)
Constraining the File Size of Digital Video	103	(1)
Digital Video File Formats	104	(1)
Obtaining the Rights to Digital Video Files	105	(1)
Video Resources on the Web	105	(1)
Video Resources on CD-ROM	105	(1)
Video Guidelines	105	(1)
Managing Media Production	106	(1)
Summary	107	(1)
Appendix	108	(1)
Develop: Authoring Multimedia Projects	109	(20)
A Scenario	109	(1)
Overview	110	(1)
Authoring Options for Multimedia Projects	110	(2)
Presentation Programs	111	(1)
Hypermedia Programs	111	(1)
Web-Creation Programs	111	(1)
Video Editing Programs	111	(1)
Overview of Powerpoint	112	(3)
Developing a Presentation with Powerpoint	112	(3)
Overview of Hyperstudio	115	(1)
Developing a Program with Hyperstudio	116	(5)
Overview of HTML	121	(4)
Developing a Web Page	122	(3)
Digital Video Programs and Editors	125	(1)
Creating and Editing a Movie with iMovie	125	(1)
Selecting an Authoring Tool	126	(1)
Guidelines for Managing the Authoring Process	127	(1)
Summary	127	(1)
References	128	(1)
Resources	128	(1)
Web Tutorials and Information	128	(1)
Authoring Information on the Web	128	(1)
Digital Video Information on the Web	128	(1)
Evaluate	129	(32)
A Scenario	129	(1)
Overview	129	(1)
Alternative Assessment Techniques	130	(2)
The Role of Multimedia in Alternative Assessment	131	(1)
Assessment Strategies	132	(9)
Creating a Rubric	132	(2)
Using Rubrics	134	(4)
Additional Rubric Options	138	(3)
Assigning Grades	141	(3)
Summary	144	(1)
Blackline Masters	144	(1)
References	145	(16)
Multimedia Projects: Hypermedia	161	(20)
A Scenario	161	(1)
Overview	162	(1)
Sample Projects	162	(9)
All About Me	162	(1)
Pollution Solution	163	(2)
Community Concerns	165	(1)
All That Jazz	166	(2)
Sherlock Stack: A Problem-Solving Adventure	168	(3)
Summary	171	(1)
Blackline Masters	171	(10)
Multimedia Projects: Web Pages	181	(14)
A Scenario	181	(1)
Overview	182	(1)
Sample Projects for Web-Based Development	182	(8)
My Personal Home Page	182	(2)
School Newsletter	184	(2)
Our Town	186	(1)
Sailing Through the Internet: A Research Project About Ferdinand Magellan	187	(1)
A Lesson in Life	188	(2)
Summary	190	(1)
Blackline Masters	191	(1)
References	191	(4)
Multimedia Projects: Presentation Tools	195	(10)
A Scenario	195	(1)
Overview	196	(1)
Sample Projects	196	(4)
Persuasive Automotive	196	(2)
Famous People in History	198	(1)
Scientific Follow-Up	199	(1)
How To	200	(1)
Summary	200	(1)
Blackline Masters	201	(4)
Multimedia Projects: Video	205	(12)
A Scenario	205	(1)
Overview	206	(1)
Sample Projects for Video-Based Development	206	(6)
Welcome to Our World	207	(1)
Creating a Convincing Commercial	208	(2)
Digital Storytelling	210	(1)
Digital Autobiographies	211	(1)
Show and Tell	211	(1)
Summary	212	(1)
Blackline Masters	213	(1)
References	213	(4)
Glossary	217	(6)
Index	223