(Ebook) Multimedia Projects in Education: Designing, Producing, and Assessing by Karen S. Ivers, Ann E. Barron ISBN 9781563089435, 1563089432

(Ebook) Multimedia Projects in Education: Designing, Producing, and Assessing by Karen S. Ivers, Ann E. Barron ISBN 9781563089435, 1563089432

Significantly updated and expanded, the second edition of this acclaimed multimedia handbook provides educators with proven strategies and ideas for incorporating multimedia projects into the curriculum and promoting cooperative, constructive learning. To assist teachers in designing, producing, and assessing multimedia projects in the classroom, Karen Ivers and Ann Barron use the winning DDD-E model-Decide, Design, Develop, Evaluate-to guide readers through the process. Different types of presentation and development tools, such as PowerPoint and HyperStudio, are explained along the way. With a strong focus on student learning, the authors show how to implement multimedia projects and effectively engage students in expressing themselves through a variety of media. Using the DDD-E model, educators learn how to select and plan projects, use presentation and development tools, manage graphics, audio, animation, and digital video, develop a Web page, and evaluate student work. In addition, the authors offer numerous examples of projects involving hypermedia, Web pages, presentation tools, and video. Project suggestions come complete with a scenario, an overview, topics, and reproducible worksheets, and can easily be adapted to different grade levels. With an extensive glossary of terms and an abundance of graphics, charts, and tables, this book is rich in examples and explanations, making it an exceptionally user-friendly resource. Written from an educator's perspective, it is an invaluable guide for working with multimedia, creating a collaborative environment, and empowering students to become lifelong learners. Designed for classroom instruction, this book is also useful for in-service workshops and instructional technology courses. Grades 4-12.