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Optional Readings

Each day's readings are organized around a theme or themes. Please read/review each article with the purpose of increasing your understanding about that day's theme/s.

Day 2: Setting the Theoretical Stage and Design Basics Read the articles on constructivism. Use the second group of articles for ideas on storyboarding. Constructivism Constructivism and Technology How Do I Apply Constructivism in My Classroom? Gather tips and design hints from all readings/resources. Design Tips from Multimedia in the Classroom A summary of major points from MM in the Classroom by Palmer W. Agnew, Anne S. Kellerman, and Jeanine Meyer. Anatomy of a Great Presentation Get expert advice on how to put together the perfect presentation, and learn how you can use the web for desktop delivery Writing for the Web InFocus Corporation Presentation University 5 Step Approach to Mapping Your Presentation Content Presentation Development The Golden Triangle: Presenter, Audience and Slides Better Content Starts With You! How Not to Use PowerPoint What Makes a Great Presentation? The Seven Deadly Sins of Visual Presentation

Day 3: Setting the Organizational Stage The Eight-Frame Storyboard for a 30-Second Movie Agatha Taormina's Creating Storyboards with: Word™ PowerPoint™ MS Organization Chart Creating Storyboards with Inspiration™ MovieMaker™ Film Storyboard (Click on link in article to download as PDF)

Day 4: Defining Multimedia. Multimedia, Copyright Law and Fair Use Read all articles. Craft YOUR definition of multimedia. Webopedia Definition of Multimedia Multimedia Glossary Great Moments In Multimedia History Writing for Multimedia Read these articles about copyright and fair use. Who Will Own Your Next Good Idea? Atlantic Monthly's Charles C. Mann proclaims intellectual property as "the primary product of the Information Age" and, "[b]ecause copyright is the mechanism for establishing ownership, it is increasingly seen as the key to wealth in the Information Age." This article provides readers with a rich history and background of copyright as well as laying out some of the issues to be solved for the digital age. Copyright and Fair Use in the Classroom, on the Internet, and the World Wide Web Wikipedia: Fair Use An overview of fair use policy.

Day 5: Using Fonts, Clip Art and Photographs in Multimedia Presentations Read each article. Using Fonts Effectively in Your Multimedia Presentation What Are Your Visuals Saying About You? Incorporating Photographs in Your Multimedia Presentation

Day 6: Using Multimedia Peripherals Read each article. Taking Digital Picture: Top 10 Tips Go through ALL the steps of the "lesson" 1001 Educational Uses for a Digital Camera Follow the links to each content area Scanning Tips

Day 7: Tips for Different Types of Presentations Read each article. Preparation: The Key to a Relaxed, Effective Presentation Getting Them on Your Side: Creating a Persuasive Presentation You're the Boss: Creating a Great Informative Presentation Final Thoughts: Concluding Your Presentation Well

Day 8: Professional/Teaching Portfolios Read each article. Carmean & Christie Article on E-Portfolios Electronic Teaching Portfolios The Professional Portfolio Preparing a Teaching Portfolio

Day 9: Electronic Portfolios Read each article. Electronic Portfolios: Students, Teachers, and Life Long Learners Dr. Helen Barrett on Electronic Portfolio Development: A Short Video Researching Electronic Portfolios and Learner Engagement

Day 10: Electronic Portfolios for Students Read the first two articles. Review the resources available on the third link. Review the electronic portfolios examples in the last two links by Silverman and Christie. The Digital Portfolio: A Richer Picture of Student Performance Collaborative Planning for Electronic Portfolios: Asking Strategic Questions Developing Student Electronic Portfolios Susan Silverman's electronic portfolios for her students (four years) Dr. Alice Christie's Examples of Electronic Portfolios

Day 11 Readings: Portfolios and Assessment Read the first two articles. Review the electronic portfolios example by Fischer and Adobe. Guidelines for Portfolio Assessment Student Portfolios: Classroom Uses Kathleen Fischer's Electronic Portfolio Multimedia Digital Portfolios Using Adobe Acrobat

Day 12: Going on the Road Read each article. Starting Successfully: How to Begin a Presentation Tips for Presenting to Young Audiences 5 Fail-Safe Tips When You Forget or Get Flustered During a Presentation Engage Yourself, Engage your Audience The Power of Body Language

Optional Readings

• Art Crimes: The Writing on the Wall A wonderful sight on graffiti: history, examples, essays and more...
• Multimedia and Multiple Intelligences

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