Multimedia Classroom 101 Agenda Overview of Equipment Ideas

Multimedia Classroom 101

Agenda • • • Overview of Equipment Ideas for Use Transferring From “Old” to “New” Existing Resources Power. Point Design and Delivery Tips Hands-On Practice

Equipment Overview in the Multimedia Classrooms

Differences • There are several different configurations for the multimedia classrooms on campus.

Similarities: • All equipment is controlled via a control panel – Turn everything on via the control panel – Pick what’s projected via the control panel – Turn everything off via the control panel

Typical Control Panels

Alternatives to MM Classrooms • Borrow a laptop and projection system from Tech Services (x 8324) • More and more classrooms will be wired in the next couple of years

Ideas for Use

Multimedia Classrooms Can… • Offer more options for students with different learning styles. • Offer you more opportunities for incorporating existing resources in your classroom. • Add an element of excitement to the classroom.

Example: Probability • The instructor is discussing the probability of pulling certain colors of M&Ms out of a bag. – Without multimedia classrooms the instructor would be limited to the chalkboard/whiteboard and overhead. – With multimedia classrooms the instructor could introduce an animated Flash example.

Example: Anatomy • The instructor wants students to see a variety of bones in the human body and compare them to those of a gorilla. – Without multimedia classrooms, students would look at pre-determined handouts, overheads or slides. – With multimedia classrooms, students can view comparisons “on the fly” with an online comparison tool.

Example: Articulation • A Spanish instructor wants his students to understand the parts of the face that help make sounds. – Without multimedia classrooms: the instructor is limited to handouts, overheads and drawings. – With multimedia classrooms: the instructor can utilize an existing interactive online diagram.

Best Practices When using a multimedia classroom: • Use existing resources • Use multiple resources where appropriate • Avoid using technology just because it’s there…your use should fit with your classroom objectives • Remember that the sun does not rise and set on Power. Point.

From “Old” to “New”

35 mm Slides to Power. Point • The up side: You have more control over order and can add text elements to your slides. • The down side: The transfer process is time consuming and there may be copyright issues. • Resources: – Slide scanner in the TRC lab

Overheads to Power. Point • The up side: You can easily change the information and it’s easily transportable. • The down side: The transfer process may be time consuming and there may be copyright issues. • Resources: – Scanners in TRC lab.

What Else? • What other classroom material do you have that you’d like to make more modern to use in a Multimedia classroom?

Using Existing Resources

Merlot • A repository of FREE online learning objects. Let’s Explore http: //www. merlot. org

Publisher Resources • Your book publisher may have existing online resources that you can use with your class. Example - Vista Online

Other Internet Resources • Do a search on Yahoo! or Google or Netscape and see what you find. You’d be amazed. Visit Google

Power. Point Tips

• Just because you use a multimedia classroom does not mean you need to know Power. Point. • Some things just don’t transfer well to Power. Point

Design and Color • Limit yourself to – 4 or fewer consistent colors – 2 cross-platform fonts • Font size should be 24+ • Use slide animations sparingly…they can be distracting.

Content • Power. Point slides are a guide to discussion. • They help students follow the lesson • In most cases, 3 or 4 points per slide is plenty

Learning Power. Point • Training in the Foothill and De. Anza TRC. • Tutorial CDs in the Staff Development office • Free Online Tutorials

Hands-On Opportunity