10730 (v.4) Ed 662 - Integrating Learning Media

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Area:	Department of Education
Credits:	25.0
Contact Hours:	3.0
Lecture:	1 x 3 Hours Weekly
Syllabus:	Vertical and horizontal integration of different media. The characteristics of various learning media. The demands of integrated media on learners. The study of how best to match emerging technologies with human information processing capacities. Facilitation of combinations of media of instruction by computer control. The implications of such combinations for learning and instruction.
Unit Outcomes:	On successful completion of this unit, students will have- Distinguished between a range of instructional media on the basis of their key characteristics. Described the range of media integration patterns that characterise instructional materials. Used avariety of examples to account for the central role of pictorial materials in integrated learning materials. Discussed the use of technology in the production and operation of integrated instructional media systems. Explained the various concepts of interactivity that are applied to learning media. Used theoretical principles to evaluate the potential instructional effectiveness of integrated learning media. Critically commented on recent research literature dealing with issues relevant to using learningmedia combinations. Described how information presentation and manipulation techniques can enhance instructional effectiveness. Anaylsed existing integrated media learning materials to identify design weaknesses and predict consequences. Applied media integration and interaction approaches to the practical design of an instructional resource.
Text and references listed above are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information.
Unit References:	Alessi, S.M. and Trollip, S.R. (2001), Multimedia for Learning Methods and Development. Needham Heights, Allyn and Bacon. Boyle, T. (1997), Design for Multimedia Learning. London, Prentice Hall. Clarke, R.E. and Craig, T.G. (1992), Research and Theory on Multimedia Learning Effects. In M. Giardina (ed.), Interactive Multimedia Learning Environments - Human Factors and Technical Considerations in Design Issues (pp19-30). NY, Springer-Verlag. Elin, L. (2001), Designing and Developing Multimedia - A Practical Guide for the Producer, Director and Writer. Needham Heights, Allyn and Bacon. Lee, W.W. and Owens, D.L. (2000), Multimedia Based Instructional Design. San Francisco, Jossey-Bass/Pfeiffer. Lopuck, L. (1996), Desiging Multimedia - A Visual Guide to Multimedia and Online Graphic Design. Berkeley, Peachpit Press. Mayer, R.E. (2000), Multimedia Learning. Cambridge, Cambridge University Press. Mayer, R.E. (1997), Multimedia Learning - Are We Asking the Right Questions? Educational Psychologist, 32, 1-19. Najjar, L.J. (2001), Principles of Educational Multimedia User Interface Design. In R.W. Swezey and D.H. Andrews (eds.) Readings in Training and Simulation - A 30 Yr Perspective (pp. 146-158). Santa Monica, Human Factors and Ergonomics Society
Unit Texts:	No prescribed texts.
Unit Assessment Breakdown:	Assignment 1 40%, Assignment 2 60%. This is by grade/mark assessment.
Year Location Period Internal Area External Central External 2004 Bentley Campus Semester 2 Y Y