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Multimedia Creation Process
1. The Multimedia Educational Concept: TechPubs
developed its Courseware for use with multimedia systems. The
courseware incorporates text, narration, color graphics, animation,
simulation, and music. It can simulate various types of technical
educational training. As students advance through the subject matter,
by quiz and feedback, they can also interact and alter processes to
discover their underlying principles. Detailed illustrations and
explanations complement the students' actions - transforming the
learning experience into an individualized adventure. The computer, as
a source of knowledge, enables students to learn at their own pace and
at their own proficiency level. In addition, each courseware module
incorporates relevant material from other well-known sources.
2. Various Users: TechPubs
designed its courseware with the understanding that study methods can
vary considerably from one user to another. The modular concept enables
the instructor to tailor a course of study to the user's specific
needs. This system introduces each subject in a way that enables the
user to study in accordance with his personal background and fields of
interest. Thus, for instance, the TechPubs Biology, Botany and
Agriculture Courseware can meet the needs of a broad range of users,
including agricultural training centers, colleges, universities, high
schools, experienced farmers, extension services, and supply and
equipment vendors.
3. Interactivity: TechPubs
developed its courseware with students in mind. The courseware enables
students to work interactively with the computer, using routines that
are user friendly and easy to learn. Students learn the material
through a variety of activities, such as simulations and animations.
After each activity, students take an appropriate quiz and get feedback
on their performance. To facilitate operation, each courseware module
includes online Help, with operating instructions on every screen. Our
courseware also includes tutorials in CD and textbook form.
4. Modularity: TechPubs
divided the broad range of subject matter courseware into BUILDING
BLOCKS or modules. These modules contain bi-level formatting to
accommodate differences, if any, between middle and high school
students and between college and university students. Educators and
distributors may purchase the full set of modules - about a dozen CDs
with textbook - or they may combine several modules to design a course
of study suited to their specific needs and areas of interest. The
flexibility and adaptability of this modular system constitute
additional advantages to all who use it. Courseware Process Development:- Meeting with customers for need specifications.
- Indicate subject matter.
- Student evaluation method definition.
- Planning the project.
- Definition of interactivity.
- Instruction design and storyboard.
- Creation and writing of script (text, voice, music photos, animation, simulation) on time line.
- Creation of Pilot for Quality Assurance.
- Customer review and remarks.
- Correction of customer remarks and final Quality Assurance.
- Delivery of final product.
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