multimedia chapter 8. objectives define multimedia, hypermedia, and hypertext discuss the origins of...
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Objectives Define multimedia, hypermedia, and
hypertext Discuss the origins of hypermedia and
identify major contributors Explain features of several programs Discuss the use of the digital camera Describe
QuickTime Morphing Warping Virtual reality
Teachers Use Multimedia
Present lectures Introduce new
math concepts Review historical
material
Show a famous painter’s artwork
Prepare a Web page tutorial
Create a presentation on the human body
Students Use Multimedia
Create writing projects
Design electronic portfolios
Research curriculum topics
Show a slideshow on the Internet
Create interactive storybooks
Do biographies of famous leaders
Devices Used with Hypermedia Computer directs the actions of
Video camera Videodisc player CD- or DVD-ROM player Tape recorder VCR tape deck Scanner Video digitizer Musical keyboard
HyperCard Developed in 1987 for
Macintosh Authoring tool that stores
objects on cards (text, graphics, audio, animations)
Click on button to browse through cards
Organized in stacks
HyperStudio Similar to HyperCard but easier to
use Many built-in features and functions
CD-ROM support Animation Scrolling
Cards are organized in stacks Scripting language called HyperLogo
HyperStudio Card Buttons Let users navigate through the cards Perform actions such as playing video
and accessing Websites
PowerPoint Presentation tool for all ages Displays information in the form of
slides Text Graphics Sound Animation
More Hypermedia Authoring Tools
Keynote eZediaMX Media Blender AppleWorks CREATE Together
Kid Pix Deluxe Leonardo’s
Multimedia Toolbox MovieWorks MP Express Video Blender
Pros for the Use of Hypermedia
Involves and motivates students Encourages cooperative learning
and problem solving Addresses varied learning styles Encourages imagination and
introspection Learner control of learning path
Cons Against the Use of Hypermedia
Teachers need time to learn about hypermedia and create presentations
Teachers need training Computers configured for
hypermedia are needed Some say it is all form and little
substance
Guidelines for Creating a Multimedia Presentation Consider your objectives Plan ahead Pay close attention to formatting Add emphasis Limit the number of fonts User color wisely Check your work Have others preview your work
Work with Your Presentation Digital camera Video editing Music Compression technology MIDI sounds Sound editing
QuickTime
Multimedia format Provides full-motion synchronized
audio and video Available for Macintosh and
Windows Does not require special hardware
QuickTime Virtual Reality
View onscreen in 3-D See 360 degrees, pan and zoom Used by
Oregon Trail IV HyperStudio 4.5 eZediaMX
Morphing Animates a picture sequence Matches a series of points in the
beginning image to the end image
Virtual Reality Users are electronically immersed into
a simulated environment Great potential for education