1. Chapter 11: Multimedia/Presentation Tools
Section V: Using Multimedia Authoring Tools to Enhance Learning
Chapter 11: Multimedia/Presentation Tools

2. Learner Objectives
At the completion of study, learners will be able to:
discuss research related to the effective use of multimedia in teaching and learning
use terminology associated with multimedia presentation tools.
create a tutorial in nonlinear format using a presentation tool
examine lesson plans that incorporate multimedia presentation tools into teaching and learning
examine interactive and animated web resources that actively engage learners
determine ethical and legal uses of the inclusion of digital images and files in multimedia presentations.

3. Learner Objectives, cont’d
develop lessons that align with state curriculum NETS•S and requires K-12 students to use presentation software to promote their learning.
discuss methods for adapting and using presentation tools with special learners

4. Frameworks: What we know
Research generally agrees about the merits of multimedia.
Studies reveal that multimedia
Gets and holds students’ attention
Enhances presentations
Enhances communication
Promotes interaction
Provokes thought
Causes the retention of knowledge (hopefully)
The design of the product is fundamental to its success.

5. Frameworks: What we know
Learning depends on the design on the product/slideshow. Teachers should model good design in developing multimedia slideshows.
Learning increases IF the media
complements each other
matches the learning task.
Learning decreases IF the product
is inconsistent
is distracting
Emphasis should not be on the technology
Keep the focus on the learning outcome

6. Frameworks: What is multimedia?
Multimedia is a combination of more than one type of media used to communicate a message. The multiple media is delivered through one device: the computer.
Types of media
Text
Graphics
Audio
Video

7. Basics: Text Text: the wording Write in bulleted statements Main ideas
Used as a guide for speaker
Avoid the use of technical jargon
Spell check to protect creditability
Guidelines for (fonts) for presentations
platform safe
larger to enhance reading
consistent in size of elements (H1, H2, etc)
contrast with background

8. Basics: Graphics
Graphics: (the pictorial items_ are either static or dynamic
Static (still) graphics
Photos, clip art, icons, drawings, tables, graphs, maps
File formats that work best with PP are raster
GIF, JPEG, PNG
Guidelines with graphics for presentations
should be limited and enhance the topic
add interest but can bloat
should be the resolution of the output
DO NOT resize graphics in PP

9. Basics: Audio Audio is sound and may serve as
Background music
Sound effects to set a mood or create emotion
Voice files for narration
Guidelines with audio for presentations
Use can be very easy or extremely difficult
either create or obtain from a secondary source
Adds interest if used well
Annoying if used poorly or overused
Audio requires headphones and speakers

10. Basics: Video. . .
Video is “dynamic” (moving) pictures and may serve as
Documentaries
Demonstrations
Reports or guest speakers
Create scenarios for students to watch and analyze
Guidelines with video for presentations
Use be very easy or extremely difficult
create with a digital video camera
obtain from a secondary source
Creates huge files for download and storage
Time consuming but fun

11. Basics: Multimedia Slideshows
Multimedia slideshows are typically used to display information during a presentation.
Used for presentations
designed in linear format
Used for tutorials
designed with non-linear (with main menu) and linear (within sections)
Slideshows can be uploaded to the web
Multimedia presentation (slideshows) allow teachers and students to create slideshows for many uses.

12. Basics – Uses for teachers
Teacher Uses of Presentation Tools
Accompany demonstrations
Accompany discussions
Create reviewing methods (games, flashcards)
Create tutorials
Create virtual tours
Document field trips
Document change over time
Develop lesson activities that require students to develop multimedia slideshows.

13. Basics – Uses for Students
Student Uses of Presentation Tools
Accompany student reports
Book reports
Biographies
Summary reports: summary of information
Directions (how to)
Compare / Contrast
Cause / Effect
Document field trips
Document community maps
Document change over time

14. Basics: Software Options
Various multimedia presentation software packages are choices for schools
AppleWorks 6: Mac OS X (6.2.9) and Win
Apple Keynote 3: Mac OS X
KidPix Deluxe 4: compatible with OSX & WinXP
MS PowerPoint: compatible with OSX & WinXP
HyperStudio 4.5: compatible with WinXP
Old favorite: was not updated for Mac OSX
Open Source options: free but limited features
Open Office (Impress).
Neo Office 2.1: for Mac OS X 10.3 or higher (test releases)

15. Basics: PowerPoint Get acquainted with the PP interface: Views Master
Format Menu
Fonts
Alignment, lists, line spacing
Slide design & slide layout
Insert Menu
text box
picture
movies and sound
chart or table
hyperlinks
Slideshow menu: action buttons

16. Basics: Printing the show
Print what:
Individual slides, or 2, 3, 4, 6 or 9 to a page
outline view
notes view
Output: color, black and white or gray

17. Basics: Saving the Show
destination folder
Saving the show
.ppt file (can be edited)
.pps file (can not be edited)
.pdf file (can not be edited)

18. Basics: Viewing the Show
slideshow icon
Viewing the show
The show is viewed by checking the slideshow icon (the icon on the extreme right).
Setting kiosk mode (for tutorials) the student MUST use the navigation to move.

19. Questions???