Argues that multimedia computing can allow journalism educators to change dramatically their teaching methods. Identifies "repurposing," the use of existing media resources for new teaching purposes. Observes that many journalism educators are learning programing languages needed to create computer software. Cites multimedia technology…

Discusses present and future developments in the educational software industry for elementary and secondary schools. Topics discussed include problems with making software work on a variety of hardware; planning future development; the widespread use of Apple computers; MS-DOS machines; computer networks; and multimedia. (LRW)

Discusses repurposing content for computer-assisted instruction. Topics addressed include cost reduction; cost effectiveness; instructional quality and consistency; design issues; database design, including organizing information for repurposing and the use of courseware; and examples derived from multimedia and hypermedia applications. (LRW)

Describes MediaText, a multimedia document processor developed at the University of Michigan that allows the incorporation of video, music, sound, animations, still images, and text into one document. Interactive documents are discussed, and the need for users to be able to write documents as well as read them is emphasized. (four references) (LRW)

Discusses the effect of object-oriented programming on the evolution of authoring systems. Topics include the definition of an object; examples of object-oriented authoring interfaces; what object-orientation means to an instructional developer; how object orientation increases productivity and enhances interactivity; and the future of courseware…

Describes a study of high school students that investigated the use of MediaText, multimedia composition software, for student-developed multimedia documents. Research and theory of multimedia in education is reviewed, including student composition; a constructionist model is considered; and assignments in several curriculum areas are examined.…

Presents perspectives on networked training based on the development of an electronic education system at the Westinghouse Savannah River Company that integrated motion video, text, and data information with multiple audio sources. The technology options of compact disc, digital video architecture, and digital video interactive are discussed. (LRW)

Describes experiences in mathematics with the Renaissance Project, a project designed in the United Kingdom to demonstrate the potential for interactive multimedia in higher education. Highlights include using HyperCard for mathematics software; courseware advantages; copyright; and courseware design issues, including navigation, examples, and…

Based on reviews of 10 examples of multimedia design, this paper presents an introductory framework for reflecting on the issues involved in the design of interactive multimedia instructional programs for discovery learning. High school students, junior and senior high school teachers, and Center for Technology in Education (CTE) staff reviewed…

Discussion of interactive learning focuses on electronic-based interactive media environments. Highlights include changing definitions of knowledge and technology; definitions of interactivity; models of interactivity in computer use; implications for instructional design, including multimedia; and implications for teacher education and inservice…

Discussion of the development of multimedia courseware for medical education focuses on repurposing or reusing data from multiple sources. Issues addressed include designing courseware with repurposing in mind; the format of the content and the intended microcomputer format; and content indexing for storage and retrieval. (18 references) (LRW)

Describes a project that investigated the potential effectiveness of multimedia education packages incorporating broadcast television, computer software, and other media. Suggested guidelines for the creation and evaluation of broadcast-linked software are presented. (3 references) (CLB)

Discusses the creation of multimedia lessons on computer for three poetry units, and offers suggestions for developing such lessons. Describes purposes, methods, and conclusions from two years of working with an authoring software called Toolbook, and an ancillary software for doing multimedia lessons more economically than in the multimedia…

Describes the use of multimedia materials in education. Topics discussed include information management skills; the changing role of the instructor; hypermedia; the development of higher education software; HyperCard activities in higher education settings, including tutorials; and an example of an electronic classroom at the University of Toledo.…

Describes the design and implementation of a CD-ROM-based German exercise package for commercial distribution and a listening and culture package using interactive multimedia based on authentic German television programs. The project demonstrates how a set of specialized authoring tools can be brought to bear upon the real-world needs and…