Best Practices Using Digital Multimedia for Online Instruction

Best Practices Using Digital Multimedia for Online Instruction Scott Campbell, MFA School of Media and Communication Cynthia Sistek-Chandler, Ed D School of Media and Communication Michael Pickett School of Business and Technology

“Our nation is at a turning point. Today we live in a technology-driven global marketplace where ideas and innovation outperform muscle and machine. In an age of digital content and global communications, we must build an education system that meets the new demands of our time. Technology can help us create schools where every child has the opportunity to succeed. . . ” U. S. Department of Education http: //www. ed. gov/about/offices/list/os/technology/roundtable. html

Presentation Overview What is Digital Multimedia? Why we use digital and multimedia in instruction? Applications for creating and using digital multimedia Demonstrations Examples� Discussion

What is Digital Multimedia? Working definition Text, audio, imagery and movement (video and/or animation)

Why Use Digital Media and Multimedia? Addresses multiple learning styles Supports visual auditory learning Creates engagement through interactivity Provides students with choices Pedagogically supports instruction

Applications for Digital and Multimedia Use Audio Podcasts Video Podcasts Screen Capture

Audio Podcasting Hardware – i. Pod and attachment for creating digital audio recordings i. Talk records directly into the i. Pod (Directions attached) Software - Audacity (free cross-platform software) http: //audacity. sourceforge. net/download/ Demonstration

Video Podcasting (Vodcasting) Hardware- Camera, Webcam, or Video Camera Still Photo for Full Motion Video Software - Video editing software (optional) - Windows Movie Maker (free on with Windows), i. Movie (free with Mac OSX) Benefits and uses of video podcasts Hardware Quick. Time Pro - $30, cross-platform (record and edit movies), export to. flv. Demonstration

Screen Capture Benefits and uses of screen capture Hardware Software - Jing (free cross-platform application) http: //www. jingproject. com/ Demonstration

Examples Audio Podcasts Video Podcasts Screen Capture

Conclusion Benefits of using digital media and multimedia How to create and implement digital media and multimedia

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