Course Syllabus

Course syllabus

Multimedia learning

Learner Outcomes

Upon completion of this course, students should be able to:

        i.            Come up with the ability to apply the theories of multimedia learning.

      ii.            Come up with principlesof effective-web-based multimedia lessons.

    iii.            Apply multimedia tools in classroom

    iv.            Understand how modern technology-based teaching and learning curriculums are made.

      v.            Come up with skills associated to the instructional design prospective of specific technology-based tools.

    vi.            Understand how computers, multimedia technologies, and communications technologies can be used to enhance learning.

  vii.            Understand basic HTML or XHTML, electronic image formats and color definitions.

viii.            Understand how different technology-based instructional designs can enhance specific modes of learning.

    ix.            Integrate learning and instructional strategies in the planning for the design and development.

      x.            Design interactive multimedia applications that incorporate text, graphics, sound, and digital movies.

    xi.            Design a navigational infrastructure that allows users to choose their paths of navigation.

  xii.            Use script languages to improve interactivity.

xiii.            Design instructional analysis and utilize the results of the analysis to inform the design.

Course Content:

Understanding multimedia learning

Multimedia Principles - Putting text, Graphics & Sounds together.

Basic animations and interactive multimedia such as Adobe Flash

Making Complex Interactions

Concept maps & Venn diagrams

Assigned Texts

Mayer, R. E., & Moreno, R. (2003).Nine ways to reduce cognitive load in multimedia learning. Education Psychologist, 38(1), 43-52.

Dorian Peters, Interface Design for Learning, New Riders (Pearson Education), 2014, ISBN 0-321-90304-8.

Meiers, M. (2009). The use of ICTs in schools in the digital age: what does the research say? NSWIT Digest.

Required Resources

One CD-RW (Rewritable CD) or USB Flash Drive

Assignments

Assignment would comprise of three aspects. These include:

1.      Class participation and projects (500 points) - Every student would be expected to participateon weekly learning activities, which comprises of: class discussions, reading journal articles, surveys, quizzes, and hands-on activities.

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2.      Multimedia Review (50 points):Every student will review a multimedia product and find its strengths and weaknesses. This would be achieved by first identifying the basic qualities of multimedia products. Brainstorming would be the basis for this.

3.      Projects (500 points):Every student will be expected to come up with project and describe it fully according to the requirements and directions, which will be given.The project would entail application of the learned concepts in real life situation. Like normal projects, every student would be expected to identify a problem or a gap in multimedia learning and then describe how such a gap can be addressed using the principles learned.

4.      Self-Assessment (150 points): This is where students would be expected to assess their learning, and supporting that learning with evidence. The students would be given application questions to discuss and participate in peer review.

5.      Exams (2): 100 pts each, 200 points total): This will involve two assessment meant to cover the material covered in the course. Exams will contain quantitative and qualitative questions.

Grading Scale

 A: 900-1000

B: 800-899

C: 700-799

D: 600-699

F: 0 - 599

Writing

College-level writing is expected. The grades for some assignments will be based, in part, on writing.

Student Responsibilities

1. Actively participate in all class activities.

2. Submit assignments on or before the due date. Late assignments will lead to grade reduction. Late assignment would attract ten percent (10 %) deduction on overall grade.

Disability Accommodations

There would be special accommodation for students with disabilities. This would be obtained through the Director of Student Services

Plagiarism

Copying other people’s work without acknowledging the author would be considered serious academic issues. Those found would receive dire consequences. These can be suspension, expulsion and or termination of studies.

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