ABSTRACT

Multimedia authoring offers a motivating and imaginative approach to subject matter where students can develop skills in group work and problem solving. This teachers guide explores the process of students authoring multimedia presentations on computer using images, text, sound, animation and video, as an integrated part of their curriculum work. It offers a theoretical basis, detailed practical advice and many classroom examples.

Each chapter covers a different aspect of multimedia authoring including:

* planning multimedia into the curriculum
* case studies and examples of student multimedia presentations
* classroom management of the project
* assessment and evaluation
* choosing software and resources.

This book encourages teachers to be imaginative about their subject and gives an important strategy for student motivation. It comes with a CD-ROM which can be used in the classroom as an introduction to multimedia work. Essential reading for all primary and secondary teachers.

chapter 1|10 pages

Introduction

chapter 2|15 pages

Planning a project into the curriculum

chapter 3|14 pages

Group work and collaboration

chapter 4|10 pages

Space and time

chapter 5|10 pages

Audience

chapter 6|16 pages

Designing screens

chapter 7|16 pages

New structures and making maps

chapter 8|10 pages

Interactivity

chapter 11|14 pages

Student evaluation

chapter 12|6 pages

Teacher assessment

chapter 13|8 pages

Infants making multimedia

chapter 14|10 pages

Special needs in primary schools

chapter 15|6 pages

Teachers' experience

chapter 16|7 pages

Choosing software and resources