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  #1 ennis brinson on 10 Jun 13

   

  Mayer (2009) suggests that technology-centered approaches focus on the capabilities of advanced technologies with the goal of providing access to information. Moreover, Mayer (2009) postulates that the goals of learner-centered approaches are to aid human cognition while focusing on the nature of the human cognitive system. I conducted research on websites which promote active and/or cognitive learning. As a result, I have selected three websites which include multimedia artifacts for active learning which focus on web design training resources offered via the web. Furthermore, I am able to assess each website as being learner-centered or technology-centered.
  
  Mayer (2009) suggests that multimedia can be used as a powerful tool in relation to enhancing instruction. The topic of my multimedia workshop will focus on creating websites to enhance instruction for educators. Website development can be an overwhelming task. Even professional web designers have a difficult time remaining abreast of new acronyms and techniques.
  
  Multimedia Artifacts
  
  www.quackit.com offers free resources and tutorials intended to assist beginners build websites. The active engagement required focuses on both behavioral and cognitive activity. There is a technology-centered approach by way of the technology resources which introduce ways in which individuals can implement emerging technologies in designing multimedia presentations (Mayer, 2009). Web development resources focus on topic such as HTML, Microsoft Access, and Website Hosting.
  
  www.teamtreehouse.com contains over 1000 free videos created by experts on topics relating to web deign. The active engagement required focuses on both behavioral and cognitive activity. There is a technology-centered approach by way of providing access to information (Mayer, 2009) via gradual training exercises and video courses. Interactive challenges and quizzes are available to assist in practicing technologies such as Android and iOS.
  
  www.w3schools.com offers a massive amount of free examples, references, and tutorials relating to website development. The active engagement required focuses on both behavioral and cognitive activity. W3Schools is simplified to accommodate individuals with a basic understanding of the technologies and terms. The learner-centered approach within W3Schools aids in human cognition (Mayer, 2009) via the utilization of examples and tutorials.
  
  
  References
  
  Mayer, R. E. (2009). Multimedia learning (2nd ed.). Cambridge, MA: Cambridge University Press.
  
  Quackit. (2013). Quackit. [Website]. Retrieved from http://www.quackit.com/
  Team Tree House. (2013). Team Tree House. [Website]. Retrieved from http://teamtreehouse.com/
  
  W 3 Schools. (2013). W 3 Schools. [Website] Retrieved from http://www.w3schools.com/

   

  <div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Mayer (2009) suggests that technology-centered approaches focus on the capabilities of advanced technologies with the goal of providing access to information. Moreover, Mayer (2009) postulates that the goals of learner-centered approaches are to aid human cognition while focusing on the nature of the human cognitive system. I conducted research on websites which promote active and/or cognitive learning. As a result, I have selected three websites which include multimedia artifacts for active learning which focus on web design training resources offered via the web. Furthermore, I am able to assess each website as being learner-centered or technology-centered. <br /> <br /> Mayer (2009) suggests that multimedia can be used as a powerful tool in relation to enhancing instruction. The topic of my multimedia workshop will focus on creating websites to enhance instruction for educators. Website development can be an overwhelming task. Even professional web designers have a difficult time remaining abreast of new acronyms and techniques. <br /> <br /> Multimedia Artifacts <br /> <br /> <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.quackit.com" target="_blank">www.quackit.com</a> offers free resources and tutorials intended to assist beginners build websites. The active engagement required focuses on both behavioral and cognitive activity. There is a technology-centered approach by way of the technology resources which introduce ways in which individuals can implement emerging technologies in designing multimedia presentations (Mayer, 2009). Web development resources focus on topic such as HTML, Microsoft Access, and Website Hosting. <br /> <br /> <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.teamtreehouse.com" target="_blank" style="">www.teamtreehouse.com</a> contains over 1000 free videos created by experts on topics relating to web deign. The active engagement required focuses on both behavioral and cognitive activity. There is a technology-centered approach by way of providing access to information (Mayer, 2009) via gradual training exercises and video courses. Interactive challenges and quizzes are available to assist in practicing technologies such as Android and iOS. <br /> <br /> <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.w3schools.com" target="_blank">www.w3schools.com</a> offers a massive amount of free examples, references, and tutorials relating to website development. The active engagement required focuses on both behavioral and cognitive activity. W3Schools is simplified to accommodate individuals with a basic understanding of the technologies and terms. The learner-centered approach within W3Schools aids in human cognition (Mayer, 2009) via the utilization of examples and tutorials. <br /> <br /> <br /> References <br /> <br /> Mayer, R. E. (2009). Multimedia learning (2nd ed.). Cambridge, MA: Cambridge University Press. <br /> <br /> Quackit. (2013). Quackit. [Website]. Retrieved from <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.quackit.com/" target="_blank">http://www.quackit.com/</a> <br /> Team Tree House. (2013). Team Tree House. [Website]. Retrieved from <a rel="nofollow" href="http://teamtreehouse.com/" target="_blank" style="">http://teamtreehouse.com/</a> <br /> <br /> W 3 Schools. (2013). W 3 Schools. [Website] Retrieved from <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.w3schools.com/" target="_blank">http://www.w3schools.com/</a></div>

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