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Swftools.com - Flash tools, utilities, applications, components
Directory of tools that do at least some of what Flash can do or that work with Flash--presentation tools, quiz tools, PowerPoint to Flash converters, ActionScript editors, etc. Most have free demos; not many open source options in this area.
Could Power Point Presentations Be Stifling Learning?
This summary doesn't say how large the sample size was, and the researchers clarify that it's only about teaching new concepts. However, it is interesting to note that animation in PowerPoint slide decreased recall and comprehension.
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To test their hypothesis, the team recorded two versions of a PowerPoint lecture. The presentations differed only in the presence of animation to incrementally present information. They then showed students either the animated or non-animated lecture and then tested the students recall and comprehension of the lecture.
The team found a marked difference in average student performance, with those seeing the non-animated lecture performing much better in the tests than those who watched the animated lecture.
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To test their hypothesis, the team recorded two versions of a PowerPoint lecture. The presentations differed only in the presence of animation to incrementally present information. They then showed students either the animated or non-animated lecture and then tested the students recall and comprehension of the lecture.
The team found a marked difference in average student performance, with those seeing the non-animated lecture performing much better in the tests than those who watched the animated lecture. Students were able to recall details of the static graphics much better. Animated slides meant to present information incrementally actually require greater concentration, which makes it harder to remember content as well as reducing overall exposure time to the "complete" slide, the researchers found.
Jonathan's ID: The Various Roles of Instructional Design (work in progress)
Ideas on the different types of roles played by instructional designers, attempting to differentiate between instructional designers vs. instructional developers, instructional multimedia developers, etc.
Interactive Bag of Tricks: Multimedia storytelling options
Different types of multimedia stories with examples from USA Today. Even though this is about professional news storytelling, the comparison of benefits of media is useful for educational contexts.
Multimedia Rubric
Sample multimedia project rubric. Some of the technical details are outdated, but the basic structure could be adapted for many different projects
CogDogRoo - StoryMedia
Sources for Creative Commons and public domain images, audio, and video for use in digital storytelling
No time to make a video? No problem with Animoto! » Moving at the Speed of Creativity
Quick overview and examples of music videos created in Animoto
Visual Design for Instructional Multimedia
Online book about visual design for multimedia. The content is a bit old (originally written in 1996), but the principles of layout and color are still relevant.
CogDogRoo - StoryTools
Over 50 tools for digital storytelling, categorized by tool type
Writing For Multimedia: Script Guidelines
Tips for writing for multimedia, including specifics for writing audio scripts and software tutorials
Presentation Zen How to Design & Deliver Presentations Like a Pro (pdf)
Basic concepts for using PowerPoint effectively for delivering presentations, using multimedia learning principles from Richard Mayer. Includes a list of selected readings and example slides.
Using Storyboards: Thinking Through Visual Storytelling
Step-by-step guide for creating linear storyboards for multimedia projects
Creating a Storyboard
Brief introduction to storyboarding for multimedia projects with examples of a paper storyboard and a flowchart/mindmap in PowerPoint.
Technology Integration in the Classroom -- Unit 5: Multimedia Project Activities
List of some of the types of multimedia projects possible
The 20 Questions Fair Use Copyright Quiz
True/False quiz on fair use and copyright for multimedia in education
Elements of Language: Creating a Multimedia Presentation
Step-by-step guide for creating multimedia presentations, including design, planning, and choosing the right tool
Multimedia Projects | ITS | University of Illinois at Springfield
Sample multimedia projects from the University of Illinois at Springfield
Skills for Access : The Comprehensive Guide to Creating Accessible Multimedia for e-learning
Resources for multimedia accessibility in e-learning, including case studies. Part of their philosophy is that multimedia can actually enhance accessibility and make course designs more usable for all learners.
Techspo: Using Interactive Multimedia within Educational Wikis
Slideshare presentation on multimedia in Wikispaces. Starts with an overview of wikis and comparison of different wikis.
Donald Clark Plan B: Brilliant 35 studies in media and learning
Great summary of research points on our perceptions of media with implications for using media effectively for learning. For example, audio quality matters a lot, but video quality can be low and still effective. Large, wide screens are preferred over higher quality images on smaller screens.
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35 psychological studies into the human reaction to media all point towards the simple proposition that people react towards media socially even though, at a conscious level, they believe it is not reasonable to do so. They can't help it. In short, people think that computers are people, which makes e-learning work.
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As long as a media technology is consistent with social and physical rules, we will accept it. Read that last part again, 'as long as a media technology is consistent with social and physical rules'. If the media technology fails to conform to these human expectations - we will very much not accept it.
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