FIT3033 - Principles of educational multimedia

Leader: Dr Michael Morgan

Offered

Berwick First semester 2008 (Day)

Synopsis

This unit examines the diversity of theoretical and conceptual frameworks which influence current research and production of educational multimedia applications. Topics will include: educational theory and practice, cognition and cognitive development, the differentiation between child and adult learners, catering to differences in the capacity to learn, for example, gifted and disabled learners, creating immersive and interactive learning environments, current debates surrounding e-Learning, and enabling equitable access to learning technologies. Students will gain practical experience in managing a design process involving competing aspects of learning theories.

Objectives

At the completion of this unit students will have a theoretical and conceptual understanding of the diversity of theoretical and conceptual frameworks which contribute to the current research and application of educational multimedia; the uniquely immersive, engaging and interactive nature of educational multimedia learning environments and the correlation of the individual needs of a learner with an appropriate digital environment for the delivery of educational material and learning experiences. At the completion of this unit students will have developed attitudes that enable them to be acquainted with and value the diversity of learning styles and requirements within the community; appreciate the need for an adaptive approach in the modification of technology to the requirements of both the learner and the educational content. At the completion of this unit students will have the skills to design and produce documents relating to the conceptual development of educational learning environments; develop applications of learning environments for specific learning needs and utilise appropriate techniques and be able to select tools to meet the requirements of specific learning environments. At the completion of this unit students will have developed the teamwork skills needed to recognise the potential of multimedia in enabling educational access and equity; further develop communication and group work skills and understand the importance of the functional and structural role of multimedia in contemporary educational practice

Assessment

Practical Assignments: 100%. Assignments will include group and individual components.

Contact hours

4 contact hrs/week (comprising 2 hrs lecture, 2 hrs tutorial) plus 8 hrs/week of self-directed study, project/assignment work.

Prerequisites

FIT2012, FIT2016

Prohibitions

MMS2701