Multimedia Notes

Our technology scope and sequence is made up of 13 sections. Not all sections are covered at every grade level.

Multimedia is section 8 of 13.

Multimedia is a section included in grades 6-8.
The number of checklist items at each grade level:
6th, 2 items
7th, 2 items
8th, 2 items

What type of items are covered in Multimedia?
According to TechWorks multimedia is the intersection of text, audio, images, and logic. The computer is a perfect platform for this, but it should be pointed out that even the television can be used as a multimedia tool. For example, TechWorks tells us students can view a television show and write a critical review or students can prepare on computer presentations complete with animation and video. Both are examples of multimedia. Students will:
* access and play mulimedia content from the web
* include multimedia content in presentations

Software: All programs available from any computer unless otherwise noted.
* Sound Recorder is a good utility for recording and modifying digital audio Note: microphones can be checked out from the learning center.
* PowerPoint (upper grades)
* HyperStudio (mid grades)
* Microsoft Media Player for segment on playing digital video clips (available on all computers in XP lab and mobile lab)
* Apple QuickTime Player for lessons on playing digital video clips (available on all computers in XP lab and mobile lab)
* AaronMation (available for all Windows computers XP and newer)

Checklists can be found online at
http://www.norridge80.org/computer/ChecklistCreator.asp

Lessons that focus on accomplishing the items on the checklists can be found in each TechWorks box where this section is taught. You can of course make up your own lesson or modify the existing lesson, but you may want to look at the supplied lessons too.

If you find a checklist item that you are unsure of what the intended goal is you can refer to the sample lesson for clarification, refer to the TechWorks teacher's guide, or let me know and I'll try to help find the answer or help clarify. Items like "the student can demonstrate appropriate behavior at the computer" or "the student can explain the basics of how a computer operates" seem vague but the teacher's guide does give specific items to think about when teaching these checklist items.

What about removing items or adding items to the checklists? Please make note of any items that you believe should be removed or added to the checklist on the checklists that you turn in at the end of each quarter. Approved changes will show up in the online checklists before the start of the next school year.

Thank you,
Mr. Jobe



Last updated May 28, 2008