Using Technology in the Classroom, Chapter 14

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Using Technology inUsing Technology in
the Classroomthe Classroom
Gary G. Bitter & Jane M. LegacyGary G. Bitter & Jane M. Legacy
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Producing and Presenting,Producing and Presenting,
Including Podcasting and DigitalIncluding Podcasting and Digital
StorytellingStorytelling

Focus Questions:Focus Questions:
 In what ways might the specific purpose for aIn what ways might the specific purpose for a
multimedia production guide the planning?multimedia production guide the planning?
 What forms of media can be used to enhanceWhat forms of media can be used to enhance
instructional presentations?instructional presentations?
 What preparations must be made in advance ofWhat preparations must be made in advance of
giving a technology-aided presentation?giving a technology-aided presentation?
 What role can digital storytelling play in education?What role can digital storytelling play in education?
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 What role can podcasting play in education?What role can podcasting play in education?
 How can streaming video be used in theHow can streaming video be used in the
classroom?classroom?
 What is the role of storyboarding in a multimediaWhat is the role of storyboarding in a multimedia
project?project?
 What are hardware issues and concerns to beWhat are hardware issues and concerns to be
aware of in preparing and presenting multimediaaware of in preparing and presenting multimedia
presentations or projects?presentations or projects?
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 What are software issues and concerns to be awareWhat are software issues and concerns to be aware
of in preparing and presenting multimediaof in preparing and presenting multimedia
presentations or projects?presentations or projects?
 Where can you find streaming video content forWhere can you find streaming video content for
preparing and teaching a lesson?preparing and teaching a lesson?
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What is Multimedia …What is Multimedia …
Integration of different media:Integration of different media:
 TextText
 GraphicsGraphics
 VideoVideo
 AudioAudio
 AnimationAnimation
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Planning and ResearchPlanning and Research
Preparation…Preparation…
1.1. Defining the PurposeDefining the Purpose
• LessonsLessons
• Research ProjectsResearch Projects
• Stories or GamesStories or Games
• Parent or Community InformationalParent or Community Informational
WorksWorks
• Electronic PortfoliosElectronic Portfolios
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Planning and ResearchPlanning and Research
Preparation…Preparation…
2.2. Background ResearchBackground Research
• Require strong, accurate contentRequire strong, accurate content
• Multimedia should enhance material notMultimedia should enhance material not
distract from itdistract from it
3.3. StoryboardingStoryboarding
4.4. Screen DesignScreen Design
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Multimedia DesignMultimedia Design
Issues…Issues…
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Producing MultimediaProducing Multimedia
Elements…Elements…
1.1. TextText
• Place text next to a graphicPlace text next to a graphic
• Convert sentences to listsConvert sentences to lists
• Use white spaceUse white space
• Use headings as content summarizersUse headings as content summarizers
• Place complex information into tablesPlace complex information into tables
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2.2. FontsFonts
• Basic fontsBasic fonts
• Serif,Serif, Sans serif,Sans serif, ScriptScript
• NoveltyNovelty
• Special purpose:Special purpose: 
• CCoolloorrss
• SizeSize
• Style,Style, Style,Style, StyleStyle
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3.3. GraphicsGraphics
• ClippingClipping
• Drawing and PaintingDrawing and Painting
• Screen CaptureScreen Capture
• ScanningScanning
• Taking Digital PicturesTaking Digital Pictures
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4.4. VideoVideo
• Video ClipsVideo Clips
http://Realguide.real.comhttp://Realguide.real.com
http://windowsmedia.comhttp://windowsmedia.com
http://broadcast.comhttp://broadcast.com
• Digitizing Pre-recorded VideoDigitizing Pre-recorded Video
• Recording DigitallyRecording Digitally
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5.5. AudioAudio
• Sound Effects and MusicSound Effects and Music
• Recording SoundsRecording Sounds
• Creating SoundsCreating Sounds
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6.6. AnimationAnimation
• Premade AnimationsPremade Animations
• AnimatingAnimating
• FlashFlash
• www.tucows.comwww.tucows.com
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Authoring MultimediaAuthoring Multimedia
Productions…Productions…
Building BlocksBuilding Blocks
• Slides / CardsSlides / Cards
ObjectsObjects
• Text FieldsText Fields
• GraphicsGraphics
• Media ButtonsMedia Buttons
TransitionsTransitions
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PowerPoint Quick Tips…PowerPoint Quick Tips…
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Presenting withPresenting with
Multimedia Technology…Multimedia Technology…
 HardwareHardware
• Computer, Projector, DisplayComputer, Projector, Display
((www.aver.comwww.aver.com))
 SoftwareSoftware
• KidPix (Learning Co.)KidPix (Learning Co.)
• PowerPoint (Microsoft Corporation)PowerPoint (Microsoft Corporation)
• Apple iMovie (Apple Computer, Inc.)Apple iMovie (Apple Computer, Inc.)
• HyperStudio (Knowledge Adventure)HyperStudio (Knowledge Adventure)
 Preparation – PRACTICE!Preparation – PRACTICE!
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Digital Storytelling…Digital Storytelling…
Educational uses of Digital Storytelling (
www.coe.uh.edu/digital-storytelling/introduction.htm)
The elements of digital storytelling (
www.inms.umn.edu/elements)
Digital story telling: Photography and video
(www.adobe.com/education/digkids)
Photostory
(www.hetq.am/eng/photostory)
(www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/using/digitalphotography/photostory/defaul.mspx)
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Podcasting…Podcasting…
 Producing and presenting multimedia
files, over the Internet for playback on
mobile devices and personal
computers. - Wikipedia
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Podcasting…Podcasting…
Information on podcasting:
• http://edtech.ocde.us/learning/podcasting
• www.apple.com/education/podcasting
• www.edupodder.com
• www.podsafeaudio.com
• http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Podcasting-Education
Podcasting software:
• http://audacity.sourceforge.net
• www.apple.com/ilife/garageband
• www.sonymediasoftware.com
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