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Module Title Multimedia and Educational Innovation
Module Code ES512
School School of Education Studies

Online Module Resources

Module Co-ordinatorDr Yvonne CrottyOffice NumberCA117
NFQ level 9 Credit Rating 10
Pre-requisite None
Co-requisite None
Compatibles None
Incompatibles None
Description

Participants have the opportunity to engage the imagination and creativity through the design and production of multimedia resources for all levels of the education system as well as corporate training, nursing, government departments, state agencies and NGOs. In the process participants will gain an understanding of the importance of visual literacy in education.

Learning Outcomes

1. Critical understanding of visual literacy in education.
2. Design, create and present multimedia resources for all levels of the education system as well as corporate training, nursing, government departments, state agencies and NGOs.
3. Discuss forms of evaluation for multimedia resources.
4. Explain how multimedia resource can enhance learning and teaching.
5. Reflect on own learning and recognise areas of success and areas for improvement.
6. Engage the imagination and creativity.



Workload Full-time hours per semester
Type Hours Description
Lecture28Video, Phography ,
Assignment Completion42Vodcast, Comic Life, Slideshow,video
Online activity12discussion
Independent Study73own learning
Online activity8Wimba Session
Online activity18Reflective journals
Group work6Video
Total Workload: 187

All module information is indicative and subject to change. For further information,students are advised to refer to the University's Marks and Standards and Programme Specific Regulations at: http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/index.shtml

Indicative Content and Learning Activities

Multimedia authoring.
Creatively use multimedia tools to develop resources.

Principles of visual design.
Effective design.

Types of media
Graphics, images, sound, video.

Individual and Group work.
Team work and personal approach to learning.

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment100% Examination Weight0%
Course Work Breakdown
TypeDescription% of totalAssessment Date
Reassessment Requirement
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories;
1 = A resit is available for all components of the module
2 = No resit is available for 100% continuous assessment module
3 = No resit is available for the continuous assessment component
Unavailable
Indicative Reading List

  • Dick, D.: 2002, PC Multimedia and Web Handbook: Technology, Dubreck Publishing,
  • Pogue, D: 2006, iMovie 6 and iDVD the Missing Manual, O'Reilly; Full Color,
  • Barron, I and Ivors, K: 2005, Multimedia Projects in Education: Designing,, 3rd edition, Libraries Unlimited Inc.,U.S.;,
  • Whittaker, J: 2009, Producing for Web 2.0: A Student Guide, Routledge,
  • David Bohm: 2005, On Creativity, Routledge,
  • Golombisky, K. and Hagen, R.: 2010, White Space is Not Your Enemy, Focal Press,
  • Robinson, K. and Aronica, L.: 2010, The Element, Penguin,
  • Csikszentmihalyi, M.: 2008, FLOW:, Harper Perennial,
Other Resources

None
Programme or List of Programmes
MEMEMSc in Ed. & Training Mgt (eLearning)
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