KUTZTOWN UNIVERSITY
KUTZTOWN, PENNSYLVANIA
COLLEGE OF EDUCATION
DEPARTMENT OF: Library Science and Instructional Technology
I.
Course Description: ITC 553 Development of Digital and Multimedia Instructional Resources
Relevant principles of learning theory and research in media design are
combined with production techniques to provide the student with the essentials
needed to produce effective multimedia instructional materials. The student will
be responsible for the development of multimedia instructional materials from
the initial planning stages to the finished product. 3 s.h.; 3 c.h.
Prerequisites: ITC 514 and 525 or permission of the Department
II.
Course Rationale:
Teachers are using digital and multimedia instructional resources for classroom
instruction. The course will assist teachers and/or Instructional Technology
Specialists in effectively designing and producing these resources. Digital audio,
digital still photography, digital video, and digital graphics will be closely
examined. The creation of well-designed instructional resources will assist the
teacher and/pr Instructional Technology Specialist in developing effective
strategies and materials for improving teaching and learning.
III.
Course Objectives/Student Learning Outcomes:
A. Relationship to standards:
Course Objectives
Upon completion of the
course the student will be
able to:
1. identify the effects of
research in learning theory
on the design and
production of instructional
technology resources.
2. design and evaluate
various multimedia
materials on the basis of
local needs and state
standards.
3. design and produce a
single concept video
product or creatively adapt
an existing motion media
product for use as an
instructional tool.
PDE
PDE
Instructional
Technology
Specialist
Standards 1.3,
1.4; 2.3, 2.4;
3.1
PDE
Instructional
Technology
Specialist
Standards 1.3,
1.4; 2.3, 2.4;
3.1
PDE
Instructional
Technology
Specialist
Standards 1.3,
1.4; 2.3, 2.4;
SPA/AECT/NCATE
I. Knowing the Content
A,B,; II Performance C; III.
Professionalism A,B
INTASC
ISTE
INTASC
Standards 2,
3, 4, 6, 8, 9
ISTE
Technology
Standards for
Teachers II A,
B, C, D, E
INTASC
Standards 2,
3, 4, 6, 8, 9
ISTE
Technology
Standards for
Teachers II A,
B, C, D, E
INTASC
Standards 2,
3, 4, 6, 8, 9
ISTE
Technology
Standards for
Teachers II A,
B, C, D, E
4. utilize appropriate
equipment including
digital camcorders,
microcomputers, video
projectors, data projectors,
document cameras, digital
cameras, digital storage
devices, digital audio
devices, and other
essential equipment.
5. produce and edit a short
visual essay using digital
still cameras.
6. incorporate appropriate
graphic resources in the
development of
instructional resources.
7. design and develop
instructional resources for
specific student
populations.
3.1
PDE
Instructional
Technology
Specialist
Standards 1.3,
1.4; 2.3, 2.4;
3.1
PDE
Instructional
Technology
Specialist
Standards 1.3,
1.4; 2.3, 2.4;
3.1
PDE
Instructional
Technology
Specialist
Standards 1.3,
1.4; 2.3, 2.4;
3.1
PDE
Instructional
Technology
Specialist
Standards 1.3,
1.4; 2.3, 2.4;
3.1
I. Knowing the Content
A,B,; II Performance C; III.
Professionalism A,B
INTASC
Standards 2,
3, 4, 6, 8, 9
ISTE
Technology
Standards for
Teachers II A,
B, C, D, E
I. Knowing the Content
A,B,; II Performance C; III.
Professionalism A,B
INTASC
Standards 2,
3, 4, 6, 8, 9
ISTE
Technology
Standards for
Teachers II A,
B, C, D, E
I. Knowing the Content
A,B,; II Performance C; III.
Professionalism A,B
INTASC
Standards 2,
3, 4, 6, 8, 9
ISTE
Technology
Standards for
Teachers II A,
B, C, D, E
I. Knowing the Content
A,B,; II Performance C; III.
Professionalism A,B
INTASC
Standards 2,
3, 4, 6, 8, 9
ISTE
Technology
Standards for
Teachers II A,
B, C, D, E
B. Relationship to conceptual framework:
General Education
Communication
Interpersonal Skills
Critical Thinking
Content Specialization
Scholarly Inquiry
Reflective Wisdom
Integration of Discipline
Professional Methodology
Cultural Awareness and Acceptance
Organization and Classroom Management
Technology Integration
The students demonstrate their ability to communicate
effectively through written projects and assignments, in
class discussion, and on-line discussions.
The students demonstrate their interpersonal skills
during class discussions and working on small group
projects.
The students discuss a variety of multimedia design and
development related issues that are used by teachers in
determining methods, and strategies for teaching and
learning.
This course provides students with in depth
opportunities to design and develop multimedia
instructional materials based on current research and
trends in the field.
Information concerning multicultural issues as they
relate to the design and development of multimedia
materials is discussed.
IV.
Assessment:
A. Assessment will be based on a subset of the following:
1. Core Assignment (see attached)
2. Assignments
3. Quizzes, tests, exams
4. Projects (individual and small group)
5. Grading Policies
V.
Course Outline:
A. Research related to technology production
1. Theories of learning as related to technology design
2. Research in the design of instructional technology resources
B. Planning
1. Stating objectives in relationship to state standards
2. Considering the audience and determining treatment
3. Selecting the media
a. analyzing the audience
b. analyzing available media
c. characteristics of technology types
d. advantages and limitations
e. relationship of technology and instructional function
4. Copyright considerations
C. Digital Audio Production
1. format
2. software options
3. software controls
4. tracking
5. instrumentation
6. microphones
7. exporting and sharing files
D. Presentation Software
1. storyboarding
2. design guidelines
3. use of color
4. use of graphics
5. animation
6. transitions
7. digital audio
8. digital video
9. graphic organizers
10. use of buttons
11. web resources
a. uploading
b. downloading
c. integration
E. Digital
1.
2.
3.
Video Production
planning strategies
shooting techniques
digital video editors
a. types
b. characteristics
3. techniques
4. use of digital audio
a. voice
b. music
5. use of digital video clips
6. creating special effects
7. compressing techniques
8. graphics use
a. format
b. characteristics
c. sources
9. use of backgrounds
10. use of web utilities
11. editing sound
12. editing video clips
13. use of digital camcorders
a. features
b. operation
c. use of memory card
d. battery guidelines
e. use of monopods and tripods
f. lighting
F. CD and DVD Technology
1. data storage
2. graphics and sound use
3. video use
4. major characteristics
5. major applications
G. Digital Photography
1. uses
2. camera types
3. camera characteristics
4. design guidelines
5. memory card use
6. downloading procedures
7. digital editors
a. types
b. ease of use
8. editing procedures and techniques
9. use of card readers
10. printing guidelines
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