This document provides an overview of integrating multimedia into the classroom. It discusses how multimedia can be used to create authentic learning experiences, foster relationships, and allow students to discover and take ownership of their learning. The document outlines several examples of how students can use multimedia, such as performing online research, communicating with other cultures, and creating presentations. It also discusses considerations for fair use of copyrighted material and implications of multimedia use, such as preparing students for an innovative world through rigorous learning strategies.

1. Integrating
Multimedia in
The Classroom
A Teacher Training Guide
Amy J. Lukic
June 1, 2011
TEC551
Grand Canyon University

2. Integrating Multimedia in
The Classroom
Introduction
 This presentation was designed to introduce
teacher trainees to the concept of integrating
multimedia and technology into curriculum.
 In today’s emerging world, we are forced to
consider our responsibility as educators, to
prepare our students to be successful in a
world of tomorrow.
 Multimedia opens a window to world of visual
literacy and authentic learning experiences,
which engage the learner in higher order
thinking skills.
NOTE: You may click on these ‘i’ links to open internet resources.

3. Integrating Multimedia in
The Classroom
Purpose
Why integrate multimedia into your curriculum?
To create To build valuable
authentic learning connections around the
experiences. world.
To allow for the
To foster interpersonal as discovery and
well as intellectual ownership of
relationships with peers. learning.
To simulate To create a
real world multidisciplinary
problem learning
solving. environment.

4. Integrating Multimedia in
The Classroom
The Process
What does it look like in the classroom?
Students
converting
written work
into
Students use multimedia
online or Science students presentations.
computer observing ‘beyond
based the content ‘ in
educational virtual, real time
software for environment Peer display
additional (remote and
independent observation). evaluations
practice in of
order to create multimedia
mastery. projects

5. Integrating Multimedia in
The Classroom
The Process
…more examples of student activities…
Students Social Studies students
perform communicate with students from
research other cultures around the world.
online on
any given
topic to
build new Students create
knowledge. artifacts that
demonstrate their
knowledge through
WEBQUESTS.
Students attend engaging VIRTUAL
FIELDTRIPS where content is brought to
life.

6. Integrating Multimedia in
The Classroom
Fair Use
What do you need to consider regarding copyright laws & multimedia?
Teach your students to be cautious in using digital material
downloaded from the Internet.
The factors in
If yes to these questions,
determining
then it’s legal under FAIR USE.
FAIR USE:
• Is it for nonprofit educational
purposes?
 PURPOSE • Are you using a reasonable
 NATURE amount of work from one
source?
 AMOUNT • Will the material decrease in
 EFFECT market value due to your
usage?
Click here to launch the Fair Use Guidelines
for Educational Multimedia.

7. Integrating Multimedia in
The Classroom
Fair Use
Consider this when integrating multimedia…
It is legal to use copyrighted material for
educational purposes in the following ways:
1. Making multiple copies for teaching.
2. Assigned student multimedia projects.
3. Use in academic & professional portfolios.
Limitations
• 10% or 3 minutes of video.
• 30 seconds of music/lyrics
• No more than 5 images by
the same artist.
Click here to launch the Fair Use Guidelines
for Educational Multimedia.

8. Integrating Multimedia in
The Classroom
Implications
 Theeffect of authentic learning experiences
through multimedia:
Technology and MM forces the learner to
multimedia become accountable for
provide rigor and his/her outcomes.
challenge for the
learner.
Multimedia
Innovative learning allows for
strategies prepares the Universal
learner for our rapidly Access &
changing world. otherwise
unmotivated.

9. Integrating Multimedia in
The Classroom
Implications
Multimedia and Blooms Taxonomy
 MM requires
Planning &
learners to engage Producing
in higher order
thinking
skills.
Evaluating Experimenting
Analyzing Organizing

10. Integrating Multimedia in
The Classroom
Conclusion
According the NETS for teachers (2008,
ISTE), we are charged with not only
facilitating and inspiring creativity, but
also designing digital-age learning
experiences. As educators of 21st century
learners, it is our duty to prepare our
students for the future. The integration of
multimedia and technology guarantees
our learners a leg up on today’s emerging
global market.
More current
ISTE/NETS for Teachers
resources on
next page.

11. Integrating Multimedia in
The Classroom
Resources
Internet4classrooms.com Fair Use Guidelines for MM
Brainpop.com Blooms Taxonany
Discovery: Kathy Shrock
WebQuests

12. Integrating Multimedia in
The Classroom
References
Lombardi, Marilyn M. (2007). Authentic Learning for the 21st
Century: An Overview. Educause Learning
Initiative, advanced learning through IT innovation.
Bartrom, Linda. (2009). Mentoring of Media: Fair Use
Guidelines. Techtrends, Vol. 53, No. 5).
As cited in Van Oers, B., & Wardekker, K. (1999). On
becoming an authentic learner: Semiotic activity in the
early grades. Journal of Curriculum Studies, 31(2), 229-249.
ISTE, 2008. The ISTE NETS and Performance Indicators for
Teachers. International Society for Technology in Education.