The Dellecave Educational Institute for Professional Development

1650 Sycamore Ave, Suite 12, Bohemia, NY 11716, (631) 589-4500

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IonaCollege - Graduate

715 North Avenue, New Rochelle, NY10801

Course #:EDT 660

Course Title:Educational Multimedia Design

Course Credits:3 Graduate Credits [45 hours]

Instructor:Beth Ferrigno

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Location:Dellecave Educational Institute for Professional Development

1650 Sycamore Avenue

Suite 12

Bohemia, NY 11716

Tel: (631) 589-4500

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Course Description

This course is designed to acquaint the student with the theory and practice of creating educational and instructional interactive multimedia. The course will allow students to examine the use of technology in supporting learning, to examine the way in which multimedia has been adapted to fit different learning modalities, and to practice creating interactive lessons using multimedia authoring software for relevance and effective use in the learning environment.

Course Objectives

  1. To become competent in the use of internet search engines
  2. To search for and identify quality content-based multimedia resources including photos, clip art, sounds, blogs, podcasts, and others
  3. To become competent in the use of PowerPoint and Windows MovieMaker in classroom utilization.
  4. To create blogs and podcasts to meet curriculum goals
  5. To develop curriculum materials that make use of Internet resources to enhance learning
  6. To use telecommunications to discuss, publish, and share materials with others
  7. To become competent in the use of media software to enhance learning

ReadingsandWeb links

  • Articles from educational research journals and other publications
  • Required Software: Microsoft Office 2003 or greater

Methodologies

The class will use lecture, group discussions, hands-on computer labs, and student presentations. All class meetings will take place in the computer lab. Students will be expected to work both independently and cooperatively in groups to share information and experiences and to develop substantial group projects. Results of research studies will guide the development of student assignments. Emphasis will be placed on a student’s growth in knowledge and skills during the course of the semester.

Grading Criteria

The grading for this course will be as follows:

Multimedia Paper25%

Lesson Plan(s)25%

PowerPoint and MovieMaker25%

Blog and Podcast25%

Course Outline

  1. Using Microsoft Office in the classroom
  1. Review of custom animation and hyperlinking
  2. Uploading media for presentation
  3. Create a PowerPoint presentation
  1. MovieMaker for the classroom
  1. Uploading media
  2. Searching for media online
  3. Using movie maker to meet multiple learning modalities
  1. Using blogs and podcasts in the classroom
  1. Overview of blogs and podcasts
  2. Searching for content-related blogs and podcasts
  3. Creating original blogs and podcasts
  1. Posting original multimedia to web
  1. Using video-based sites to share movies
  2. Creating a web site for students and parents to access multimedia
  1. Internet Resources
  1. Using browsers to locate appropriate materials for content areas
  2. Incorporating internet materials in student assignments
  3. Repository sites for blogs, podcasts, Webquests, and other internet resources
  1. Constructive critical review of work
  1. Sharing and instructing classmates as to the use of multimedia in education
  2. Discussion of multimedia and how it meets needs of all students
  3. Impact of technology on student learning

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