Instructional Computer TECH2111

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Instructional ComputerTECH2111

• Dr. Alaa Sadik
• Instructional Learning Technologies Department
• www.alaasadik.net/courses/tech2111
• alaasadik_at_squ.edu.om

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Instructional ComputerTECH2111
Lecture Seven

• Multimedia

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Multimedia

• Definition of multimedia and multimedia programs
• Features and capabilities of multimedia programs
• Advantages of using multimedia in the classroom
• Using multimedia programs in the classroom
• Teaching students to use multimedia programs

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Multimedia
Types of Media text, image audio
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Multimedia
Types of MediaText (words, numbers, signs,
symbols, equations, etc.)
The ear consists of three basic parts the outer
ear, the middle ear, and the inner ear.
Each part of the ear serves a specific purpose in
the task of detecting and interpreting sound.

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Multimedia
Types of MediaAudio (human voice, sound effects,
etc.)
The human ear consists of ...
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Multimedia
Types of Media Still Image (drawing, graph,
photo, map, etc.)
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Multimedia
Types of Media Motion Image (video, animation,
etc.)
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Multimedia
Types of Media Motion Image (video, animation,
etc.)
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Multimedia
The Human Ear
The ear consists of three basic parts the outer
ear, the middle ear, and the inner ear.
Each part of the ear serves a specific purpose in
the task of detecting and interpreting sound.
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Multimedia

• Definition of multimedia
• The combination or integration of text, audio,
  still pictures and video into one single digital
  presentation.
  
• Definition of multimedia presentation programs
• Programs that that manipulate text, audio, images
  and full motion video objects.
  
• Definition of multimedia authoring tools
• Programs that involve students in the design and
  organization of text, graphics, video and sound
  in one presentation.

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Multimedia

• Types of multimedia programs
• Instructional multimedia products e.g. Grolier,
  Bookshelf, British Encyclopedia
  
• Video production and editing packages e.g., MS
  Video Maker, Asymetrix, Ulead
  
• Multimedia authoring packagese.g., PowerPoint,
  MS PhotoStory, HyperStudio, ToolBook Instructor,
  Authorware

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Multimedia

• Features and capabilities of multimedia
• Presentation software (types 3)
• Custom slide layouts
• Professional diagrams and models
• Graphics effects
• Navigation aid design
• Rich text and typography
• Table and chart formatting
• PowerPoint themes and office styles
• Share your presentations
• Collaborate on a presentation
• Slide Libraries
• PowerPoint XML Formats
• Create a custom slide show

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Multimedia

• Advantages of using multimedia
• For Students
• Engages students into design and organization
  process
  
• Motivate students.
• Allows students to get information easily
• Incorporates additional useful skills into the
  curriculum.
  
• Heightens project-based learning opportunities.
• Provides classroom accessibility outside the
  classroom.
  
• Benefits audio/visual learners.
• Appealing and manageable to students with special
  needs and at-risk students.
  
• Improve creative and critical thinking skills.

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Multimedia

• Advantages of using multimedia
• For Teachers
• Enables teachers to turn teacher-centred lessons
  into student-cantered.
  
• Provides teachers with more opportunities to be
  facilitator.
  
• Easily adaptable to all learning levels.
• Decreases classroom management issues.
• Flexible

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Multimedia

• Using multimedia programs in the classroom
• to create
• Tutorials
• Classroom multimedia slideshows
• Electronic Books
• Electronic portfolios
• Research presentations
• Tours and trips
• Digital stories
• School yearbooks
• School reports and announcements

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Multimedia

• Using multimedia programs in the classroom
• to create
• Tutorialsto involve students in learning a
  subject matter individually and interactively.
  
• Electronic portfoliosto be used for
  documentation and assessment purposes in the
  classroom.
  
• Digital storiesto encourage students to work
  through the process of authoring, producing,
  presenting, publishing and sharing their own
  curriculum- based stories with other students in
  the class.

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Multimedia

• Teaching students to use multimedia programs
• Types of media
• Screen design
• Navigation design and tools
• Presenting tables and charts
• Colors
• Types of graphics
• Inserting sound
• Presenting video
• Using icons
• Adding motions and animation
• Slide transitions
• Custom shows

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Discussion Assignment Notice
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Final Assignment

• Write an assignment to describe the technical and
  pedagogical features of an instructional
  software. In this assignment you should
  
• Define type of the software
• Define objectives of using the software.
• Define target learners.
• Specify teachers and students roles in using
  the software.
  
• Discuss how this software can be used to achieve
  learning objectives or enhance learning.
  
• Discuss concerns raised by teachers and
  instructional designers about the software, if
  any.
  
• Provide some screenshots of the software.
• Guidelines Cover page contains assignment
  title, your name ID,1500 words length (exl ref
  cover), 12pt font size, Arial font, 2 cm
  margins each side