#6: Multimedia Inventory
LMS Course Inventory of Multimedia – Communications & Interactivities
Course Map
Introduction to Technology for Organizing & Presenting Information is a 16-week course, divided into eight (8) Units:
Week 1: 1. Orientation & Review of Course Requirements
Week 2: 2. PC Basics
Week 3: 3. Windows XP or Windows Vista (learner’s choice) & File Management Basics
Weeks 4-6: 4. Word Processing & Word Basics
Weeks 7-9: 5. Presentation Graphics & PowerPoint Basics
Weeks 10-12: 6. Electronic Spreadsheets & Excel Basics
Weeks 13-14: 7. Internet Explorer – Searching, Evaluating & Safely Download Online Resources
Weeks 15-16: 8. Putting It All Together – Course Wrap & Integrated Final Project
Weeks 17-20+ Course site remains open for learners to review each other’s Final Project and Reflection on Learning. Course participants can continue to communicate, post message to discussion forums, chat and post private reflective as well as public blog entries. This assists learners as they progress to the next courses in this fully online diploma program. There is on-going communication, connections and support as this site becomes the space for the Online Learning Community to continue.
Unit Organization
Each Unit is associated with a specific application, i.e., Windows XP or Vista, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Internet Explorer, etc. A Unit is divided into several Instructional Topics (SCORM Modules), each associated with a specific chapter(s) in the custom textbook, plus a variety of online activities, communications and assessments.
The structure of each Unit includes the following components:
- Unit Intro
- 3-6 Instructional Topics/ Lessons
- Unit Wrap
Unit Intro
- A SCORM Module (Overview, Goal and Guidelines) present the following types of screens:
- Goal and discussion why the concepts in this Unit are so important (addresses the qeustion: What’s In It For Me?”) – how concepts build on previous Units and will integrate with concepts introduced in future Units.
- Overview of the entire Unit that discusses the concepts to be introduced and a list of the Instructional Topics
- Learning Outcomes for the entire Unit (subject area or application, i.e., Excel)
- Guidelines for Completion of entire Unit with suggested time on task
- Prior Learning Review and Reflection on existing knowledge and opportunity to make connections
- Guiding Questions and Learning Journal opportunity to set expectations and prepare for learning
- Demonstration high-level – used as an advanced organizer
- Self-Assessment (optional pre-test) to check how much each learner knows already about the concepts to be introduced in the Instructional Topics of the current module
- Background Reading provides a list of required and optional readings and online resources (tutorials, links, interactivities)
Instructional Topics / Lessons
- Each Instructional Topic/Lesson within a Unit is a SCORM Module that includes the following types of screens and components:
- Overview of key concepts and the module outcomes related to the specific chapter studied/
- Topic-Specific Reading –for preliminary and longer chapters, topic readings will refer to set of pages within a chapter; moving then to requiring a specific chapter per Instructional Topic plus associated web-links.
- Commentary and Supplemental Resources – For each concept introduced in the text chapter; Instructor provides a debrief and links to additional relevant information to provide learners with the opportunity to view the content in a variety of formats and from different perspectives. This also encourages self-directed learning as each learner may select a path of learning beyond that provided by the text and may engage in some related guided discovery.
- Learning Activities and Walkthroughs – Scattered throughout each Instructional Topic these provide an opportunity for learners to check their understanding, before proceeding to additional new concepts. Learners appreciate being able to break up their studies with hands-on interactivities or labs that provide opportunities for learners to apply what they have learned to date, practice implementing what they know so far, test their knowledge and understanding, and receiving immediate feedback.
- Authentic Example or Real-World Story – Illustrates how new skills and knowledge have been applied in the real world…and asks provocative questions for learners to consider as they reflect on their own situation and how they might apply what they are learning on the job, at home or school or in whatever context they need to use a PC.
- CheckPoint! – Provides an opportunity for learners to check their understanding through online practice questions, quizzes, interactive media and simulated software practice in myITlab and the Publisher Companion Site associated with each chapter of the text.
- Topic/Module Conclusion – Summary of key concepts links to any relevant online resources that provide for further or more in-depth learning about the topic/lesson content, and a review of the learning outcomes associated with the specific topic/lesson and how these have been achieved.
- Note: a Class Discussion Q&A is open per Module/Unit and learners can at any time post any questions, comments or concerns to this forum and receive quick-targeted feedback to specific questions. All course participants are encouraged to try to help their classmates by posting answers, if they can, and/or by adding to or expanding on a question or response.
Unit Wrap
- The Wrap provides a space within each Unit for the following:
- Webinar – Synchronous communications to demonstrate and review some of the more difficult skills introduced; allows opportunity for live, real-time questions and answers; Instructors can address any immediate concerns and follow up via Chat, posts or the phone with individuals who continue to struggle.
- Summary – Review – To summarize key concepts and address the “so what?” question
- Outcomes Check – Review of the learning outcomes associated with the entire Unit (all chapters, all Instructional Topics, etc.) and discuss how these have been achieved, and a checklist of knowledge and skills with which learners should be confident before proceeding.
- Makin A Connection – Reflection on how the knowledge and skills introduced in the Unit are relevant, followed by a review and reflection of how each learner might apply what they have learned within a specific context. Learners post reflection as private Learning Journal entries within their Moodle Profile Blogs
- Key Terms – Provides link to a Unit – specific online glossary provided by Publisher.
- Supplemental Online Resources – Multimedia presentation re key concepts covered in each chapter and links to the Companion Study Guide, provided by Publisher, etc.
- Apply What You’ve Learned – Practical applications of knowledge and skills introduced in the current Unit and that build on prior knowledge and experience. Most Unit s will include links to myITlab video demonstrations, animations, interactive media (flash animations).
- Class or Group Discussion – Requires learners to post to a class discussion to report findings, discuss impressions and perspectives, or to contribute to some community resources.
- Checklist – A list of activities that need to be completed from all Instructional Topics in the Unit, prior to advancing.
- Problem Sets or Class Activities – Provide practice then homework simulations in myITlab for software tasks associated with the specific application taught in the current Unit (i.e., Word). Type varies, but each has a fixed due date and is graded.
- Online Quiz – Assessment of theoretical knowledge of module concepts; this has a fixed due date and is graded.
- Assignment / Practical Application – Production and uploading of a document, presentation, spreadsheet, web page, or a report, specific to the M/S Office package taught in the current Unit (i.e., Evaluating Internet Resources). Type varies, but each has a fixed due date and is graded.
- Note: Class Discussion Q&A is open during the entire Unit for learners to post any questions, comments or concerns and is often used for clarification and assistance with the Unit problem set and/or assignment.
Multimedia, Communications & Interactivities Inventory
Graphical User Interface (GUI)
A course GUI includes a variety of icons, buttons, bullets, and image cues. These GUI elements are used through all screens in each of the SCORM modules of the course and in on the Moodle Course HomePage and online components.
Week 1: Unit 1 – Orientation & Review of Course Requirements
Media used is predominantly screen grabs and viewlets of the Moodle LMS online learning environment, as well as an orientation video and links to various online course policies, guidelines for communication, schedule, custom textbook information, etc.
A variety of Moodle activities will be introduced such as: an Introductions Discussion Forum, QuickMail to send notifications to the Instructor, Moodle Profile updates, completing and uploading “My First Assignment’ to record Learning Goals and Expectations and practice using the Assignment Drop Box. In addition, learners will complete a Survey/Quiz regarding the first week’s experience, respond to some Choice/Polls about the custom text, contribute contact information to a WIKI, meet the Instructor(s) in a real-time/live Chat, and read Course News/Announcements.
Week 2: Unit 2 – PC Basics
Media used is predominantly photographs of various types of personal computer equipment (motherboard, RAM, and input/output devices and peripherals). As well, numerous links are provided to additional online resources that demonstrate various hardware and software concepts. Links are also included to some online tutorials to practice keyboarding and mouse skills, and for self-assessment of concepts introduced.
Learners are encouraged to register and enrol in myITlab – the interactive simulation site, so links are provided to several animations, demonstrations and quick references to ensure learners sufficient instructions to prepare their systems to start using myITlab activities.
A variety of Moodle communication tools are introduced to learners during this second Unit – to provide an opportunity for individuals to become familiar with the types of activities and communication tools they will encounter throughout the remainder of this course and in the other 19 courses in the HSA fully online diploma program. Online activities include contributing to a Class WIKI and to a Community Glossary, creating and posting a private Blog Entry, posting questions and answers to a Class Discussion Q&A, booking an appointment to check in with the Instructor(s) via Chat, completing an online Quiz, responding to some class Choice/Polls about computer specs, plug-ins, etc.
Note: A table of media described for weeks 1 and 2 is included as Appendix A.
Week 3: Unit 3 – Getting Started with Windows (XP or Vista) & Basic File Management
An interactive video introduces Windows XP or Windows Vista (learner’s choice). Media used is the SCORM Modules are predominantly screen grabs of Windows, menus, dialog boxes, drop-down lists, and GUI elements involved in various Windows procedures. As well, numerous links are included to additional online resources that demonstrate various Windows concepts and comparison of XP to Vista. Links are also provided to some online tutorials to practice navigating and managing multiple windows, basic file management commands, and zipping files and folders, and to some self-assessments.
A variety of online activities and communication tools are used, including: responding to Choices/Polls re system specifications, Windows version, M/S Office version, etc., Contribution to two WIKIs (one for XP and one for Vista), posting both private Blog Entries to their Learning Journal and public entries as a reflection on their choice to study XP or Vista. Learners will post questions and answers to a Class Discussion Q&A, attend a web-based conference/webinar that will demonstrate the more difficult concepts introduced in this Unit, and in will address questions posted in the Class Discussion Q&A and contribute to a Small Group Discussion Activity to summarize the chapter on either XP or Vista (which ever they chose to read), and will complete the Unit with an online Quiz.
Week 4-6: Unit 4 – Word Processing & Word Basics
Week 7-9: Unit 5 – Presentation Graphics & PowerPoint Basics
Week 10-12: Unit 6 – Electronic Spreadsheets & Excel Basics
Week 13-14: Unit 7 – IE Basics – Searching, Evaluating & Safely Download Online Resources
Media used in each of the SCORM Modules in Units 4-7 are predominantly annotated documents, viewlets of short procedures, and screen grabs of Applications, ribbons, tabs, menus, dialog boxes, drop-down lists, and GUI elements. As well, links will to files of documents, spreadsheets, presentations, etc., will demonstrate examples completed as per specifications provided. Several links are included to additional online resources that demonstrate various M/S Office Application concepts, tips, tricks and traps, as well as options for using OpenOffice or other Office Suites.
Most multimedia and interactivity is provided throughmyITlab for video demonstrations, multimedia animations, interactive media and simulations of software tasks. myITlab will provide opportunities for practice of skills and processes and for completion of online activities related to the specific M/S Application being learned – a minimum of one per Instructional Topics in each Unit.
Communications will continue to be used to develop the learning community and learners will use a variety of tools during Units 4-07. They will attend webinars for live interactive “walk throughs” and demonstrations of how to complete some of the more difficult concepts associated with specific applications being learned. During this time, attendees can ask questions and receive immediate feedback.
Learners will continue respond to class Choices/Polls, book appointments during virtual office hours to check in with the Instructor(s) via Chat, post both private Blog Entries to their Learning Journal and public entries to the class regarding their on-going learning experiences, and post any questions, comments or concerns to the Unit Class Discussion Q&A.
Each Unit Wrap will require learners to complete a scenario-based project through myITlab, then complete and upload to the Assignment Drop Box a practical application of the skills and knowledge they have learned related to a specific M/S Office package. Each Unit will complete with an online Quiz.
Week 15-16: Unit 8 – Putting It All Together – Course Wrap & Integrated Final Project
Media used during this Unit are predominantly motivational and to draw attention to important comments and instructions. A re-used of media from all Units will be included in the Course Wrap Summary-Review
Learners post any questions, comments or concerns to the Integrated Final Project Class Discussion Q&A. They will have several opportunities to attend webinars for a real-time summary/review of course concepts, and live questions and answer sessions with immediate feedback.
This Unit will complete with the uploading of the Integrated Final Project and each learner posting his/her Reflection on Learning as a private blog entry and excerpts they wish to share with their classmates, to Moodle Forum for a final class discussion.
Weeks 17-20+
Once all Integrated Final Projects are received and marked, they will be posted in a community space for course participants to review and provide feedback and encouragement – learners marvel as they review these artifacts that demonstrate how much they have learned since the course started!
Course participants can continue to communicate, post message to discussion forums, chat and post private reflective as well as public blog entries. This assists learners as they progress to the next courses in this fully online diploma program. There is on-going communication, connections and support as this site becomes the space for the Online Learning Community to continue.
Appendix A: Multimedia Inventory – Units 1 & 2 of Intro to Technology for Organizing & Preparing Information
| UNIT 2: PC Basics: What Parts Will You Be Using? continued… | |||||||
| Artifact Location | T1: Intro to Personal Computers | T2: Input Devices | T3: Output Devices | T4: Systems Software & Applications | T5: Maintaining & Safeguarding Your System & Data | UNIT 2 Wrap | |
| Type of media (image, audio, video, animation), including file format | Pictures of Computer Peripherals (images .jpg) | Pictures of Computer Peripherals (images .jpg) | Pictures of Computer Peripherals (images .jpg) | Screen Grabs of Windows and MS Office (images .jpg) | Screen Grabs of Utilities (images .jpg) | .ppt and web links | |
| Purpose | Per screen to identify concepts being introduced | Per screen to identify concepts being introduced | Per screen to identify concepts being introduced | Per screen to identify concepts being introduced | Per screen to identify concepts being introduced | Review of module key points and self-assessment opportunities |
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| Source (new or where it came from originally) | VIUonline or Publisher (Pearson / Prentice Hall) | VIUonline or Publisher (Pearson / Prentice Hall) | VIUonline or Publisher (Pearson / Prentice Hall) | VIUonline or Publisher (Pearson / Prentice Hall) | VIUonline or Publisher (Pearson / Prentice Hall) | Provided by textbook Publisher | |
| Copyright clearance requirements (if not new) | Created by OLDT or permission received from Publisher to use images in Instructor Resources | Created by OLDT or permission received from Publisher to use images in Instructor Resources | Created by OLDT or permission received from Publisher to use images in Instructor Resources | Created by OLDT or permission received from Publisher to use images in Instructor Resources | Created by OLDT or permission received from Publisher to use images in Instructor Resources | Provided by textbook Publisher |
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| Technologies required to prepare it for your e-portfolio, including hardware and software | Dreamweaver to create screens and insert media. | Dreamweaver to create screens and insert media. | Dreamweaver to create screens and insert media. | Dreamweaver to create screens and insert media. | Dreamweaver to create screens and insert media. | Permission from Publisher to use images provided in Instructor Resources |
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| Estimated time to create or prep | 1 hour to review and select for re-use. | 1 hour to review and select for re-use. | 1 hour to review and select for re-use. | 1 hour to review and select for re-use. | 1 hour to review and select for re-use. | 1 hour to review and select; 2 hours if searching |
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| Associated costs | None: My Time | None: My Time | None: My Time | None: My Time | None: My Time | None: My Time | |
| UNIT 2 continued… | |||||||
| Additional Artifacts | Online Demonstrations & Tutorials | Online Demonstrations & Tutorials | Online Demonstrations & Tutorials | Online Demonstrations & Tutorials | Online Demonstrations & Tutorials | myITlab Activity | |
| Type of media (image, audio, video, animation), including file format | Links to sites for additional information on concepts | Links to sites for additional information on concepts | Links to sites for additional information on concepts | Links to sites for additional information on concepts | Links to sites for additional information on concepts | .html / .swf | |
| Purpose | Provides learners opportunity to view concepts in a variety of formats and from different perspectives | Provides learners opportunity to view concepts in a variety of formats and from different perspectives | Provides learners opportunity to view concepts in a variety of formats and from different perspectives | Provides learners opportunity to view concepts in a variety of formats and from different perspectives | Provides learners opportunity to view concepts in a variety of formats and from different perspectives | Self-Assessment for entire module | |
| Source (new or where it came from originally) | Internet and Intranet | Internet and Intranet | Internet and Intranet | Internet and Intranet | Internet and Intranet | Provided by myITlab Publisher | |
| Copyright clearance requirements (if not new) | None – linking to educational or public sites | None – linking to educational or public sites | None – linking to educational or public sites | None – linking to educational or public sites | None – linking to educational or public sites | Provided by myITlab Publisher | |
| Technologies required to prepare it for your e-portfolio, including hardware and software | Browser to review and Dreamweaver to insert | Browser to review and Dreamweaver to insert | Browser to review and Dreamweaver to insert | Browser to review and Dreamweaver to insert | Browser to review and Dreamweaver to insert | Browser to review and Dreamweaver to insert link | |
| Estimated time to create or prep | 1 hour to review and select; 2 hours if searching | 1 hour to review and select; 2 hours if searching | 1 hour to review and select; 2 hours if searching | 1 hour to review and select; 2 hours if searching | 1 hour to review and select; 2 hours if searching | 1 hour to review and select | |
| Associated costs | None: My Time | None: My Time | None: My Time | None: My Time | None: My Time | None: My Time | |
| UNIT 2 continued… | |||||||
| Additional Artifacts | Online resources for myITlab | Check in re Pace & Progress | Activity | Activity | Communications | Communications | |
| Type of media (image, audio, video, animation), including file format | Web links to animations & simulations | Moodle – WIKI | Moodle – Secondary Glossary | Moodle Profiles – Blog | Moodle Discussion Forum – Q&A format | Moodle Chat | |
| Purpose | Ensure learners have instructions on how to Register and Enrol in myITlab Get started & Navigate, etc. | Get learners used to contributing to a public / collaborative document | For learners to contribute terms/definitions and annotated links to a community resource | Private posting to blog within Moodle Profile – to introduce learners to blogs and establish a space for individual learning journals | For learners to post questions, comments and concerns related to UNIT content | Check in with each learner – learners get used to using this feature and Instructor can immediately address any concerns | |
| Source (new or where it came from originally) | myITlab (Pearson Publishing) | Built in Moodle | Built in Moodle | Built in Moodle | Built in Moodle | Built in Moodle | |
| Copyright clearance requirements (if not new) | None- provided by Pearson | None | None | None | None | None | |
| Technologies required to prepare it for your e-portfolio, including hardware and software | Browser to review, Moodle to insert | Browser and Moodle LMS | Browser and Moodle LMS | Browser and Moodle LMS | Browser and Moodle LMS | Browser and Moodle LMS | |
| Estimated time to create or prep | 1 hour to review, select & link | 1 hour to design and build | 1 hour to design and build | 1 hour to design and build | 1 hour to design and build | 1 hour to design and build | |
| Associated costs | None: My Time | None: My Time | None: My Time | None: My Time | None: My Time | None: My Time | |
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