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Rich Media in Online Instruction
Matthew Olson, DirectorMiddlesex Interactive
Middlesex Community CollegeBedford – Lowell, MA
Agenda 11:15 – 12:00 Examine varieties of rich media
Streamed media Podcasts Camtasia
View Examples Questions & Answers
What is streaming media? Audio and video accessed via the Internet Content can come from:
Video camera Video tape or DVD Computer monitor output (Camtasia)
Files are compressed to be of smaller size Content is viewed without waiting for the
complete download
How does it work? Audio or video is recorded digitally File is uploaded to a media server
Windows, Real, QuickTime Students follows a link to the file Media is viewed in player software
Is it an alternative to videos?
Are there copyright issues? Pursue a digital license Investigate Fair Use Four Factors
The character of the use? The nature of the work? How much of the work will you use? What effect would this use have on the market for
the original if the use were widespread? TEACH Act ©
What is a Podcast? An application of RSS (Really Simple
Syndication) A subscription to a content source Downloaded audio (and now video) files Can be played on an MP3 player, or
simply on a computer
How does it work? Students must have special software to
receive a Podcast Often iTunes
Students must subscribe to a specific Podcast feed
A new episode is downloaded whenever the software is launched
Instructional applications Create community and personal connections Answer frequently asked questions Clarify hard to grasp concepts or ideas Provide individual feedback to students Provide a new mode of content delivery and
interaction
Exampleshttp://online.middlesex.cc.ma.us/Presenter/FrenchCh2Pt1/index.htm
http://lucas.middlesex.mass.edu/RAMGEN/\mcginnessn/Commas.rm
http://lucas.middlesex.mass.edu/RAMGEN/\mcginnessn/curve_fitting.rm
http://lucas.middlesex.mass.edu/RAMGEN/\mcginnessn/mr_Ch8.rm
http://lucas.middlesex.mass.edu/RAMGEN/\mcginnessn/system_of_equations.rm
http://lucas.middlesex.mass.edu/RAMGEN/\mcginnessn/noodlebi.rm
http://lucas.middlesex.mass.edu/RAMGEN/\mcginnessn/MR_psych.mp3
A new way to deliver online content Addresses different learning styles Provides variety to online instruction Helps maintain student interest Not intended for long lectures Used best in short clips within an instructional
context
Questions? Matthew Olson Director, Middlesex Interactive [email protected]