Participants will learn the basics of how to use a variety of multimedia applications and tools to create a standards-based, multimedia project for their classroom. By researching exemplary multimedia lessons, activities, and resources available on the Internet, as well as discussing pedagogical ideas, participants will learn how to create meaningful and engaging multimedia projects. The culmination of this course will be to create a standards-based lesson, unit, or project that integrates multimedia. Requires introductory knowledge and the use of (or access to) at least one of the following programs: Microsoft's Powerpoint, HyperStudio, or Kid Pix.

The Use of Multimedia in the Classroom

Topic 1: Why Use Multimedia in the Classroom?
Topic 2: Examples of Exemplary Multimedia Projects and Presentations
Topic 3: Use of Images, Video, and Sound Files

Multimedia Software

Topic 4: Multimedia Presentation Software: Microsoft PowerPoint or Roger Wagner's HyperStudio
Topic 5: Web Page Creation
Topic 6: Drawing Programs

Multimedia Resources

Topic 7: Audio Recording Programs
Topic 8: Video/QuickTime Movies
Topic 9: Peripheral Equipment
Topic 10: Instructional Materials

Designing Your Own Lesson, Unit, or Project that Integrates Multimedia

Topic 11: Planning Your Lesson, Unit, or Project
Topic 12: Completing Your Lesson, Unit, or Project
Topic 13: Concluding Reflections and Responses