Tuesday, April 24, 2012

Chapter 6 : Teaching with Multimedia and Hypermedia.

Hypermedia vs. Multimedia
Multimedia: a combination of medias  i.e., graphics photos, sound, animation etc.

Hypermedia: "linked" or interactive media. The capability to conduct a search on one, key topic and be given "linked" information regarding related topics.

Hypermedia Systems included: 
  • CD-ROMs (compact disc-read only memory) 
  • DVDs (Digital versatile discs
  • IVDs (Interactive Videodiscs )
Benefits of Hypermedia in Education: 
  • Increased motivation - encourages students to be proactive learners
  • Flexible learning modes - draws on student's diverse learning needs and skills
  • Development of creative and critical thinking skills - leaners (students and teachers) are constantly make decisions and evaluating their progress
  • Improving writing and process skills - encourages multidimensional thinking, different perspectives regarding the writing process and organization.
Commercial Hypermedia Software Packages: 
  • Instructional Software - tutorials, drills, problem solving, simulation, instructional games
  • Interactive Books and ebooks 
  • Reference Materials - Encyclopedias, newspapers/ newsletters etc. 
Recent Developments in Hypermedia Systems: 
  • Web 2.0 - users as designers
  • Convergence of offline - (discs) and online (Internet) development 
  • Increasing ease of use
Hardware Requirements: 
  • Computers - keyboard, mouse and monitor
  • Digital camera 
  • Scanners
  • Video digitizers
  • Camcorders and other video input 
Development procedures and authorizing skills: 
  • Look to see what has already been done   
  • Research 
  • Storyboard - organize 
  • Individual frame development 
  • Add script
  • Revise 
Skills: 
  • Media literacy 
  • ability to use music and art
  • knowing what graphics to use and when to use them 
  • creative and critical thinking 
Presentation Software: 
  • classroom presentations - guided note taking 
  • practice screens 
  • assessments 
  • powerpoint or keynote presentations - presented by student and teachers 
Classroom Possibilities: 
  • Blogs
  • Wiki pages
  • social networking 
  • podcasts
  • video/ photo sharing 
  • e-portfolios 

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