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What is Multimedia?

Multimedia is "the seamless digital integration of text, graphics, animation, audio, still images, and motion video in a way that provides individual users with high levels of control and interaction" (Dyrli and Kinnaman, 1995). D'Ignazio (1992) describes multimedia authoring programs as "software tools that enable users to 'branch' or link text with video, audio, graphics, animations, or other digital data to create multimedia presentations or products... But multimedia authoring tools also facilitate important educational and cognitive processes, including: cooperative learning, group problem solving, critical thinking, reflection, analysis, inquiry, process writing, and public speaking. Multimedia authoring tools are inherently metacognitive: they help students think about thinking."

Interactive Multimedia

Interactivity is amount of control the user has over the presentation of information. "Interactive multimedia" refers to multimedia that allows for user control.

The three most common classifications of interactive are:
(http://cee.indiana.edu/workshops/multipres/MM.html#what)
 

• A linear presentation is one in which the author decides the sequence and manner in which information is presented. The user controls only the pace.

• A programmed branching program is one in which the user has some control over the sequence of presentation by selecting from a group of choices such as from a main menu. The author still maintains the control of deciding what to include in the choices available at any point in the program.

• Hypermedia can be thought of as a web of interrelated information in which the user is in almost complete control of the pace, sequence and content of the presentation. Links provide for random access of information.

Course Description:

Multimedia authoring and digital technologies are exciting tools that can be used to illustrate historical content. This course explores the fundamentals for how to apply these tools to your own specific content area. As such, this course will provide an introduction to the development and adaptation of historical content for electronic media, as well as an introduction to the computer software necessary to accomplish this task. Among the topics to be considered are: when to use digital history, the advantages and problems involved in digital history, and the design of multimedia history. Specifically, students will learn how to design and implement a multimedia lecture, an interactive lesson plan, and web page. The course will cover electronic publishing, electronic imaging, digital music, hardware and software considerations, and interface design. This class will be held in the new Humanities Center Multimedia Lab. There is no prerequisite computer knowledge required for this course. This course is designed for both the novice and advanced computer user.

 
Project Based Learning:

In traditional classrooms, learning means reading textbooks, listening to lectures, taking tests, and completing homework assignments using a word processor. I believe that the best way for you to learn something new is to actually do it. This is why your participation here will be heavily focused on your very own projects. This approach to education features educators and learners who participate in collaborative, constructive, and authentic activities.
 

Course Format:

Each course day of the semester will consist of a 1 1/2 hour long session of discussion and hands-on activities, followed by independent lab time. Students will be responsible for determining the time necessary to complete the required projects. Throughout the semester, each student will work on completing several projects. The instructor will guide and analyze each participant's efforts as well as provide lectures and demonstrations in appropriate areas. The course will also include group critique sessions and demonstrations of all projects. Remember – you are the content expert and I am here to help you!
 

Multimedia Lab:

The Humanities Electronic Media Lab, where course sessions will be held, has 5 Pentium computers with 17" monitors (or greater), gigabyte or larger drives, each with a minimum of 64MB of RAM. One of the machines is capable of digitizing video. Other peripherals include a Polariod SprintScan for scanning slides, a Umax flat bed scanner for photographs, digital camera, and a color printer. Each computer has direct access to the Internet. Software for the course will include Microsoft PowerPoint, Adobe Photoshop, Netscape Communicator, Hyperstudio. Other software, like Macromedia Director, Macromedia Authorware, Mapedit, and Adobe Premiere may be introduced.

Daily Routine:

Each session will consist of a discussion period, where course readings will be reviewed, as well as a minimum of 1 hour of hands-on work time. You will be responsible for reading the assigned course reading prior to coming to class (your participation grade depends upon it).
 

Lab Time:

The lab is available throughout the week for your independent work time. Most days, the instructor will be present at the Humanities Center to answer student questions (however, to ensured additional assistance, it would be best to schedule an appointment). Please note, lab time will be necessary to complete your scheduled assignments. Working in the lab does not take the place of the actual class session.
 

Required Readings:

Required reading will be available either through electronic reserve (Honnold Library), or the reading will be copied and supplied by the instructor (check the schedule).

 
Article Review:

In addition to the course readings that have been assigned, each student will be required to research one of the assigned topics, locate an article related to the topic in education, complete an article summary (no more than two pages, double-spaced), and a PowerPoint presentation. A copy of the article will be put up on electronic reserve, while the article summary and PowerPoint presentation will be put up on the Web.

 
Attendance:

This is a project-oriented class. Attendance is required! You are permitted one, pre-scheduled absence. However, even with this pre-scheduled absence, you are required to learn on-your-own what was covered during that session.
 

What You Need:

Diskettes:
At least 3 high density diskettes

Email:
CGU email account – Web Enabled (Apply through Academic Computing)

Schedule:
 

Week:	Book Reading/ Discussion Topic:	Hands-On Activities:
1 September 7	Operating Systems: Windows 95 (supplied) Syllabus: Four Myths of Integrating Technology into Teaching (supplied)	Getting familiar with Windows 95 Building a simple PowerPoint slide show to discuss main points of this article.
2 September 14	How the Internet Works (supplied)	Exploring the World Wide Web: What the Library has to offer and how to use web search engines.
3 September 21	HTML Cheat Sheet (on-line) and  About Composer (on-line) Inserting Images on a Web Page (on-line)	Building your own Web page
4 September 28	Creating Table with Netscape (on-line) Creating Targets & Links (on-line) Using Frames Effectively (on-line) Mapedit (on-line)	Building your own Web page
5 October 5	Presentation Tools (supplied)	Creating a presentation with Microsoft PowerPoint
6 October 12	More on Presentation Tools (supplied)	Advanced PowerPoint
7 October 19	Multimedia Learning (supplied)	Creating a multimedia presentation with HyperStudio
8 October 26	Incorporating Audio (on-line)	Creating sound files
9 November 2	Digital Imaging, How libraries, museums… (on-line)	Creating image files
10 November 9	Better Presentation Video… (on-line)	Creating video files
11 November 16	(no additional reading)	Re-visiting HyperStudio – more practice
12 November 23	Documenting Multimedia (on-line)	Planning your final project
13 November 30	Time-based Authoring Tools and Icon-based Authoring Tools (supplied)	The basics of Macromedia Director
14 December 7	(no additional reading)	Time to work on your own project
15 December 14		Show & Tell (everyone attends together)

 

Projects:
 

Type:	Due:	Format:
Web Page	Week 5	Diskette
PowerPoint Presentation	Week 7	Diskette
HyperStudio Stack 1	Week 9	Diskette
Final Project:  Director, Authorware, or HyperStudio	Week 15	Show & Tell
Topic Presentation	Once during the semester	PowerPoint Presentation and Article Summary (posted on the web)

 

Project Grading:
 

Type:	Points:
Web Page	15
PowerPoint Presentation	15
HyperStudio Stack 1	15
Final Project: Director, Authorware, or Hyperstudio	25
Topic Presentation	15
Attendance	15
Total:	100 points

 

Final Letter Grades:
 

Total Points:	Grade:
93-100	A
90-92.99	A-
86-89.99	B+
83-85.99	B
80-82.99	B-
75-79.99	C
66-74.99	D
Below 66%	F