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Module Title Educational Applications of Multimedia
Module Code ES512
School School of Education Studies

Online Module Resources

Module Co-ordinatorDr Margaret FarrenOffice NumberC145a
Level 5 Credit Rating 7.5
Pre-requisite None
Co-requisite None
Module Aims
A practical introduction to the concepts and practice of developing interactive teaching and learning artefacts.

Learning Outcomes
  • Develop multimedia web based artefact.
  • Implement artefact in own work context.
  • Evaluate artefact in terms of student learning.


Indicative Time Allowances
Hours
Lectures 12
Tutorials 8
Laboratories 12
Seminars 4
Independent Learning Time 76.5
Total 112.5
Placements
Assignments
NOTE
Assume that a 7.5 credit module load represents approximately 112.5 hours' work, which includes all teaching, in-course assignments, laboratory work or other specialised training and an estimated private learning time associated with the module.

Indicative Syllabus
  • Introduction to Multimedia module.
  • Introduction to multimedia - the birth of multimedia.
  • Rationale for use of multimedia in teaching and learning.
  • Use of a variety of authoring tools to develop multimedia artefact, e.g. Dreamweaver 8 with Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Captivate, Flash, Fireworks and Hotpotatoes.
  • Evaluating educational multimedia.
Assessment

The collaborative approach involves tutor, peer group and multimedia specialists. Assessment reflects the collaborative and interactive approach of the module. Assessment involves the development of multimedia web-based artefact, learning journals, collaborative online activity and self-assessment.

Assessment
Continuous Assessment100% Examination Weight0%
Indicative Reading List
Essential
Class Material available on Moodle online learning environment.
PC Multimedia and Web Handbook: Technology and techniques. David Dick. Dubreck Publishing. 2002.
Eric Meyer on CSS. Mastering the Language of Web Design. Eric A. Meyer. New Riders. 2002
How to Use Dreamweaver 8 and Fireworks 8. Coley, L. et al. SAMS. 2006.

Supplementary
Producing for the web. Whittaker, J. Routledge 2000. Web Sites made Painless, Dillinger, Carlton Books, 2000
WebAnimation Start Here: From zero to hero in easy lessons. ILEX. 2003.
Multimedia in the Classroom, Agnew, P, Kellerman, A, Meyer J, Allyn and Bacon, 2001 Multimedia Concepts and Practices, McGloughlin, S, Prentice Hall, 2001
Guidelines for the Evaluation of Educational Resources, Edited: JA Vaille at California Instructional Technology Clearing House, ISTE Publications, 1998
Integrating Technology for Meaningful Education, Boston, Grabe M, Grabe C, Houghton-Mifflin, 1998 Design for Multimedia Learning, Boyle T, Englewood Cliffs, N.J., Prentice Hall, 1997


The course develops your abilities to:

  • demonstrate and communicate knowledge and critical understanding of pedagogical issues around use of e-learning and multimedia
  • critically understand the social, organisational and cross-cultural phenomena related to e-learning environments
  • appreciate and be responsive to the social and cultural impact of today's information society in relation to values and working practices
  • act as effective mediators and facilitators between the needs of users and providers
  • co-ordinate the efforts of multi-disciplinary teams in terms of problem analysis, design and implementation issues
  • be aware of the staff development needs of new users and appreciate the support structures and strategies for continuing development
  • demonstrate a critical understanding of educational research and its role in a context of rapid change
  • remain open to critiques of today's information society with particular regard to the social and cultural implications of new technologies
Programme or List of Programmes
GCSEDGCert in Science Education
GEMGraduate Diploma in Education & Training
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