Title:
Design for multimedia learning
Author:
Boyle, Tom (Professor)
ISBN:
9780132422154
Personal Author:
Publication Information:
London ; New York : Prentice Hall, 1997.
Physical Description:
xiii, 240 p., [4] p. of plates : ill. (some col.) ; 24 cm.
Contents:
1. Introduction -- 2. The multimedia learning revolution: from teaching machines to learning environments -- 3. Resources and tools for learning -- 4. Simulation and vicarious experience -- 5. Structured learning -- 6. Strategic approaches to educational multimedia design -- 7. Context and multimedia design -- 8. Design action potential -- 9. A holistic perspective on presentation design -- 10. The multimedia toolset -- 11. Text and graphics -- 12. Animation, sound and video -- 13. Project Development -- 14. Evaluation -- 15. Delivery.
Abstract:
The multimedia revolution has created exciting opportunities for education and training. It has also posed a central challenge - how to enhance the process of learning to meet the demands of the new information society. Good design to meet this challenge requires a deep understanding of learning and a mastery of the new multimedia technologies. Design for Multimedia Learning provides a lucid and comprehensive introduction to the dynamic emerging field of educational multimedia design.
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