Chapter 11: Multimedia Tools Section V: Using Multimedia Tools to Enhance Learning

Section V: Using Multimedia Authoring Tools To Enhance Learning | Chapter 11: Multimedia Frameworks: What we know... What is multimedia? –Combination of more than one type of media and media functions to communicate a message. –Multiple channel communication: multiple media using one device Text Graphics Audio Animation Video

Section V: Using Multimedia Authoring Tools To Enhance Learning | Chapter 11: Multimedia Frameworks: What we know... What learning theories associate with multimedia tools? –Constructivism Student create their own knowledge when creating multimedia projects –Dual Coding Theory Two types of information (text and pictorial) support learning in different ways

Section V: Using Multimedia Authoring Tools To Enhance Learning | Chapter 11: Multimedia Frameworks: What we know... What skills are enhanced when creating projects with multimedia tools? –Creativity –Communication –Collaboration

Section V: Using Multimedia Authoring Tools To Enhance Learning | Chapter 11: Multimedia Frameworks: What we know... Are there design considerations that effect learning when creating multi-channel communication? –Learning will take place if the channels complement each other –Learning will decrease if the information on the different channels is inconsistent is distracting

Section V: Using Multimedia Authoring Tools To Enhance Learning | Chapter 11: Multimedia Basics: Ways to use How can teachers use multimedia tools? –Instruction Presentations (slideshows) Videos –Tutorials, demonstrations, documentation Digital Stories –Communication Websites Blogs, Wikis, Podcasts

Section V: Using Multimedia Authoring Tools To Enhance Learning | Chapter 11: Multimedia Basics: Ways to use How can students use multimedia tools? –Presentations Reports –Videos Demonstrations, documentation –Digital Stories Autobiographies, famous people, famous places, etc –Communication Blogs, Wikis, Podcasts Websites

Section V: Using Multimedia Authoring Tools To Enhance Learning | Chapter 11: Multimedia Basics: More about Media Elements Where can I obtain the media elements for my designs? –Text Text is the written information that is created by the author Script the information and record for the tool Sans serif fonts are easier to read –Graphics Static: still pictures such as clipart or photos Moving: animations or video Must consider the file types necessary Size of graphics = size of file

Section V: Using Multimedia Authoring Tools To Enhance Learning | Chapter 11: Multimedia Basics: More about Media Elements Where can I obtain audio and video for my designs? –Audio Narration: Script, record, add Sound effects: free in web collections Music: Portions are free: check copyright –Video Create your own Check creative commons Check copyright Consider size/download time

Section V: Using Multimedia Authoring Tools To Enhance Learning | Chapter 11: Multimedia Basics: Software Options What are software options for creating presentations? –Proprietary MS PowerPoint (Available in Beta Office Live)MS PowerPoint Apple Keynote (part of iWork)Apple Keynote –Open Source Open Office 3.1 Presentation tool is ImPressImPress –Web-based Google Presentation (Part of Google Docs)Google Presentation Zoho Show

Section V: Using Multimedia Authoring Tools To Enhance Learning | Chapter 11: Multimedia Basics: Creating a Slideshow What are the steps in creating slideshow? 1.Plan the slideshow: Determine the purpose, the content and the tool needed (Try an online tool). 2.Outline the content and gather the media. 3.Enter the content. The content is entered the quickest in outline format. 4.Choose the slide layout: Select the layout for each slide to showcase the information. 5.Insert the graphics. Enhance the slide topic 6.Choose a slide design template: Should enhance the content. 7.Add transitions: Choose a consistent transition. 8.Preview your show and share.

Section V: Using Multimedia Authoring Tools To Enhance Learning | Chapter 11: Multimedia Basics: Software Options What are software options for creating podcasts, movies and digital stories? –Video: Create/edit video files iMovie Windows MovieMaker (free with windows)Windows MovieMaker Photo Story (Windows only - free)Photo Story –Audio: Create/edit audio Audacity : sound editorAudacity –Players: required to play audio/video files iTunes QuickTime

Section V: Using Multimedia Authoring Tools To Enhance Learning | Chapter 11: Multimedia Basics: Creating a Podcast What are the steps in creating an audio podcast? 1.Plan the podcast: Determine the purpose, the format (audio or enhanced) and the tools needed. 2.Record and edit: In an audio podcast, the script must be written and recorded. The audio should be edited until there is smooth flow of information. This can be done with Audacity. 3.Create an MP3 file: the audio must be exported to an MP3 file to run on MP3 players. 4.Upload to the web. This can be put at a blog or a website or iTunes for sharing (with permission).

Section V: Using Multimedia Authoring Tools To Enhance Learning | Chapter 11: Multimedia Basics: Creating a Digital Story What are the steps in creating a digital story? 1.Get ready: decide on tools and access 2.Locate the media: collect the photos, audio and the content that will become the text 3.Select the media: make selections and ready them for the story. 4.Write the script: Content guides narration. Determine point of view. 5.Record the script: Record using microphone or digital recorder. 6.Import the media: Import images, music and narration. Save as directed 7.Preview and upload the movie for sharing.

Section V: Using Multimedia Authoring Tools To Enhance Learning | Chapter 11: Multimedia Basics: Safe, Legal and Ethical Use Are there considerations regarding safe, legal and ethical use of multimedia content ? –Major concern is ultimate use of content. Classroom or Published on the web –Text: 10% or 1000 words (whichever is less) –Photographs and Illustrations: No more than five works by a photographer. 15 images or 10% (whichever is less) –Music: 10% but not more than 30 seconds –Video: 10% or 3 minutes (whichever is less)

Section V: Using Multimedia Authoring Tools To Enhance Learning | Chapter 11: Multimedia Adapting for Special Learners Can multimedia engage special learners? –Engages all four learning modalities: visual, auditory, tactile and kinesthetic –Universal Design for learning How the information is presented How the student will show what is learned Student interest and motivation

Section V: Using Multimedia Authoring Tools To Enhance Learning | Chapter 11: Multimedia Voice from the Classroom Integrating Technology into My Art Classroom Melanie Hammond, MS Content Specialty: Art Education Currently a Primary School Teacher in TN. In this Voice, Melanie Hammond, currently an art teacher at a primary school, explains how she integrates technology into her art classes. Read about the interesting ways that digital photos are used in her classroom along with the virtual tours of famous art collections that her students take as they interact with the Activboard.

Section V: Using Multimedia Authoring Tools To Enhance Learning | Chapter 11: Multimedia Voice from the Classroom iPower in a Third-Grade Classroom James Andrew McDonald Oak Ridge, Tennessee Third Grade Teacher: Revisit chapter 2 for this voice. In this Voice, Andrew McDonald discusses using iPods with students in his third grade class. He discusses setting up a “iPod based listening station” in his classroom and its power to help him differentiate instruction. Further, he explains new plans to extend the use of the iPods with his students by creating slideshows that can be viewed on the iPods.

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