Designing Video and Multimedia for Open and Flexible Learning

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Abstract

This is a comprehensive, practical guide to the most effective use of video and multimedia in open and distance learning. Illustrated throughout, it considers pedagogic design principles for the highest quality learning material, covering:

• what to teach on video and how to teach it
• when to choose and how to use other media for teaching
• a framework of pedagogic design principles for video and multimedia
• practical development advice for interactive multimedia.

With insights into the comprehensive process of designing, developing and managing distance learning materials, this book will appeal to those involved in course development, educational video, audio vision and interactive multimedia design, as well as to students of general video and multimedia production.

Annotation

The author of this book has been involved in the production of educational videos for a number of years and was responsible for conducting the Educational TV course at the UK Open University. Through his years of consultancy he has gained unique insight into what challenges institutions face when wishing to incorporate TV and video materials into their teaching. In this book, he offers guidelines on how to best design and implement videos for education by giving comprehensive consideration of design principles as well as pedagogic frameworks.