What
is Multimedia?
It simply means a variety of mediums such as text, graphics,
animations, sound and video.
Components of Multimedia
- Computer - multimedia capable
- Software - KidPix Studio / HyperStudio
- CD ROM technology
- Video - e.g. Quick Time
- Animation - WebPainter
- Scanned images
- Digital cameras
- Clip Art - Down Under, GAG, Swamp Collection
- Photo CDs
- Screen Capture - Flash-It (Mac) or HyperSnap (PC)
Types of Multimedia
Interactive Learning Software
Young Kids
- Millie's Maths House, Bailey's Book House, Sammy's Science
House and Trudy's Time and Place House
- The Playroom
- The Treehouse
- Playtime in the Park
- My First Incredible Amazing Dictionary
- Interactive Reading Journey/Maths
- Broderbund's Living Books
- Arthur's Teacher Trouble
- Just Grandma and Me
- The New Kid on the Block
Older Kids
- Encarta, etc.
- Dangerous Creatures
- The Cruncher
- Gizmos and Gadgets
- Thinkin'''' Things collection
- The Way Things Work
- African Trail
- Where in the World is Carmen San Diego
- Sim City etc.
Multimedia Composition or Authoring
Most kids in classes play multimedia but rarely create
it.
Some Good Gear
- Kid Works 2/Deluxe
- Kid Pix Studio
- Inspirations*
- ClarisWorks
- HyperStudio
- MicroWorlds*
- PowerPoint
Making It Work
- What's the Plan
- Know Your Limitations
- Computers, peripherals and software
- Time, time, time
- Be honest with yourself
- Laying it All Out
- Clearly State Your Expectations
- Work With Small groups
- Have Design Options
Ideas
Language
- Alphabet Soup
- Electronic Book Report
- Recipe Books (for Disaster)
- "Favorites" Project
- Create a Game (Show)
- Tips to .... (conquer the world)
- Choose Your Own .... Ending
- Class Mag
Maths
- Problem Solving (Tri, tri an angle)
- Polls and Graphs (Likes and Dislikes)
- Flash Cards (As good as you can!!)
SOSE
- Golden Olden Days
- Instructions (I know nuffink)
- Biography (What is court marsh, bold lily?)
- Family Tree (Skeletons)
- Olympics (The Year 2000 Bugger)
- Our Town (Warrapatcherainboola)
- Timelines (Stands still for no one)
Science
- Inventions (What did we do before TV?)
- Environmental Concerns (is everything OK?)
- An Experiment (He = Hem See ??)
Health
- Body Systems (Go!)
- Health and Fitness (or lack of)
Other Ideas
- Class Yearbook (Like no other)
- Excursions (Last time for year six)
- Rogues Gallery (Mugshots)
- Our School (Unreal Kaniva Feel)
Presentation Tips
- 1. Try to be consistent with fonts 2 - 3
- 2. Keep words and phrases short
- 3. Keep to the topic
- 4. Keep backgrounds consistent
- 5. Place buttons in a consistent spot - use a template if
necessary.
- 6. Include a Quit button on each slide
- 7. Keep sounds relevant to presentation.
- 8. Smooth transitions.
- 9. Use borders around graphics and photos to make them stand
out
- 10. Have a good beginning and ending.
