Learn how to create meaningful and engaging multimedia presentations or projects to enhance classroom instruction. Examine a variety of multimedia applications and tools to create a standards-based, multimedia project for the classroom. Research standards-based units and lessons, and model multimedia lessons, activities, and pedagogical approaches.

Note: Requires use of or access to Microsoft Office’s PowerPoint.

Using Multimedia for Instruction

Topic 1: Why Use Multimedia in the Classroom?
Topic 2: Examples of Multimedia Projects and Presentations

Exploring Multimedia Software

Topic 3: Multimedia Presentation Software PowerPoint
Topic 4: Drawing Programs

Exploring Multimedia Resources

Topic 5: Use of Image Files
Topic 6: Use of Sound Files
Topic 7: Use of Video/Movie Files
Topic 8: Equipment

Integrating Multimedia to Improve a Lesson, Unit, or Project

Topic 9: Multimedia Project Management
Topic 10: Planning A Multimedia Lesson, Unit, or Project