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A Toolkit to Develop E-Learning in an Open (XML) Environment | E-Learning Curve Blog
Series of posts on open source tools (plus some free proprietary ones) for developing e-learning. The focus is on developing in a truly open environment using XML, so this isn't about exporting to Flash (although some of the tools do).
Learning Visions: Ruth Clark: Evidence Based E-Learning #dl09 #dl09-104
Cammy Bean's live blogged notes from DevLearn with Ruth Clark. Lots of this is the multimedia principles I've read before (and maybe don't always apply in authentic learning environments, but that's another story). The research on animations vs stills was new to me though.
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. 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.
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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.
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.
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