Multimedia Magic I

Multimedia Magic II

May 24th through May 27th
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June 1 through June 3
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June 1: I Wish I Took Better Notes

Instructors need to share a student’s assignment with the class to generate a discussion forum; however, the document is only available in hard copy form. Using scanning technology, instructors can create an electronic version of this document creating a best practice example to display to the class, which can include embedding audio comments explaining the learning objectives. Uploading this model into Blackboard can generate a class discussion, using various teaching techniques generating student responses within a discussion forum.
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Enhance the learning environment by providing students access to the same files used during class lectures. Students will be able to see and hear the instructor’s demonstrations that occurred during the class lesson as an additional resource to learning. (Click for Details)

June 2: Got Some Popcorn?

Using images to demonstrate complicated concepts is an excellent learning tool; however, these images are only accessible in the course textbook, on a website, or on your home computer’s hard drive. Displaying images within discussion board forums, assessments, or within online course content can enhance the learning objectives of the course; but, the size of the file may prevent students from viewing the image effectively.. (Click for Details)

Incorporating movies into traditional class lectures can enhance the teaching and learning environment. Capturing best practices and video taping guest lectures can offer innovative teaching strategies to obtain your learning outcomes. (Click for Details)

June 3: Splice & Dice

Slide shows are a great tool to help explain difficult topics but can sometimes be monotonous. Adding screen shots, images, and hyperlinks to web sites can add some pizzazz, but these tools still may not make the topic clear to the viewer. Including voice annotation and video synchronized with the slide show just might do the trick. (Click for Details)

Incorporating movies into traditional class lectures can enhance the teaching and learning environment. Capturing best practices and video taping guest lectures can offer innovative teaching strategies to obtain your learning outcomes. (Click for Details)

Students sometimes cannot meet with faculty during set office hours to discuss assignments or class content. To accommodate scheduling conflicts, instructors can meet with students in real-time and see and hear each other using webcam technology in conjunction with Yahoo IM. In addition, visuals of sample documents or accessing a URL is sometimes necessary to reinforce difficult concepts.
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