Discusses the use of multimedia programs in making field trips more worthwhile experiences. Allows students to explore at their own pace, expand on the glimpses of the exhibits that they saw during the field trip, and research additional information that they may have missed during the tour. (JRH)

States that in ninety percent of colleges across the United States, some or most classrooms are wired for technology integration. Posits that to facilitate student learning and prepare students for future technological advances, instructors must use effective teaching activities that include computers. Provides a sample computer assisted history…

Extends Mayer's (1997, 2001) generative theory of multimedia learning and investigates under what conditions multimedia annotations can support listening comprehension in a second language. Highlights students' views on the effectiveness of multimedia annotations (visual and verbal) in assisting them in their comprehension and acquisition of…

Considers the use of information and communication technology (ICT) in the classroom and discusses the impact of five multimedia programs relating to themes within Scottish history on teaching and learning in Scottish elementary and secondary schools. Suggests criteria that must be met for the successful integration of ICT into the history…

Introduces a PBS science television series called "Dragonfly" which presents students' own experiments and investigations. Describes the content of the TV program including examples of investigating waterslides, rediscovering rivers, and ocean explorations. Includes suggestions on how to use DragonflyTV in classrooms. (YDS)

Explains the effectiveness of visual aids compared to written materials in teaching and recommends using television segments for teaching purposes. Introduces digitized clips provided by major television news organizations through the Internet and describes the technology requirements for successful viewing of streaming videos and audios. (YDS)

Discusses copyright considerations in multimedia development, and provides a checklist for teachers and students based on the United States House of Representative's "Fair Use Guidelines for Educational Multimedia" (1996) and the Association for Computing Machinery's "Interim Copyright Policies." Describes three copyright use…

Explains the new agreement on Fair Use Guidelines for Educational Multimedia, which provides concrete limits on the types and amounts of material that may be included in multimedia works created by teachers and students. The four tests of fair use that apply to all copyrighted materials in schools are also discussed. (Author/LRW)

This discussion of multimedia is intended to give training and development specialists and educators some understanding of the legal issues involved in developing their own multimedia materials for use in open learning. It provides an outline of key legislation and legal terminology in the United Kingdom. (Author/LRW)

Explores issues in designing multimedia for educational purposes including the salience of the voice of the author, the balance between the seductive nature of the medium and the substantive content of the message, and the way in which navigational tools either promote or constrain the learning and teaching of the content. (Author/JRH)

States that as electronic media increasingly begins to dominate narratives for children, the very nature of narrative is changing. Explains that the future of children's literature depends upon the application of understanding intellectual changes, at least through a revision of the meanings of literate and good reader. (CMK)

Argues that in the contemporary world, literacy is not limited to the printed page and students need to interpret a variety of audio and visual texts. Concentrates on feature films, suggesting ways of improving students' film literacy. Examines effects film literacy has on students and their learning. Concludes that critical literacy and higher…

A survey of business administration faculty (n=25) and students (n=443) found that faculty were unaware of the benefits of multimedia, had few incentives to learn, and were comfortable with conventional methods. Students believed multimedia would improve understanding of course content; 64% thought multimedia had no drawbacks; 96% felt faculty did…

This review focuses on ways that video and the coordinated use of video with other media have been used for math and science teaching. Specific curricular materials, both in terms of student learning and classroom change are examined, and areas of needed research are identified. (31 references) (LZ)

Multimedia can grab the attention of prospective students in an engaging, appealing way, while giving admission officers the opportunity to deliver information about every facet of campus life. Describes multimedia, its potential, and the production process as well as five current distribution methods. Discusses appropriateness of multimedia for…