Websites for Creating Multimedia - 10 views
started by Lynda Marshall on 14 Oct 12
started by Lynda Marshall on 14 Oct 12
started by Lynda Marshall on 14 Oct 12
started by Lynda Marshall on 14 Oct 12
by Lynda Marshall, EDUC 8847 fall 2012
WEBSITES FOR CREATING MULTIMEDIA
Choices of educational multimedia tools are endless in today's internet driven society. Multimedia applications can be beneficial to the learner if matched with the right tool for the user. With that said, the following multimedia tools were selected based on ease of usage, creativity, inspiring technology, and most importantly, free to user. Lastly, the multimedia web tools are what I would consider to be effective and efficient use of multimedia for learning. The information is also provided in the class EDUC 8847 Diigo web blog page.
Pre Training Activities
1) Name of the site: Xerte - University of Nottingham, UK
URL: http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/%7Ecczjrt/Editor/toolkits.htm
Describe what it allows you to do: It is a web-based tool that allows users to create interactive learning content materials.
Describe how it can be used for learning: engage learning in interactive presentation and content materials.
Why is this website better than others i.e. easy to use, better product, effective tool: It is open source software with creativity limited by user skill-sets.
2) Name of the site: Xical
URL: http://xical.org/20.0.html
Describe what it allows you to do: create multimedia presentation that includes audio, video, animation, and interactive diagrams.
Describe how it can be used for learning: originally designed for use of medical school training, it has evolved into a tool for all to use from education to marketing an effective presentation
Why is this website better than others i.e. easy to use, better
product, effective tool: Open source software simply states that everyone is free to make use of the software tool to their desire without having to be dependent of proprietary rights and issues.
Graphic Organizers
1) Name of the site: iMindMap6
URL: http://www.thinkbuzan.com/us/products/imindmap
Describe what it allows you to do: iMindMap6 allows you to create a robust 3D graphic organizer. The tool transforms your thoughts into a flowchart that can be pushed into a presentation.
Describe how it can be used for learning: iMindmap6 enables students to transfer ideas to graphical images all in an easy to read map. Mapping enables the reader to follow and connect with concepts thus enhancing understanding.
Why is this website better than others i.e. easy to use, better product, effective tool: iMindMap6 Basic is a user-friendly tool but is limited to only mind mapping. However, the purchased version offers conversion to presentation and more editorial tools. Mostly, it is the 3D affect that is captivating and makes iMindMap6 stands out from other graphic organizers.
2) Name of the site: Bubbl.US
URL: https://bubbl.us
Describe what it allows you to do: Organize your thoughts in a mind mapping approach. The process is user friendly therefore, more time can be spent crafting ideas in a pathway pattern that is easy to read and understand. Too, the online platform allows users to send their creative thoughts via email or share onsite.
Describe how it can be used for learning: Bubbl.us web 2.0 tool enables students to sort ideas and thought visually online. The html platform along with flash technology allows students to collaborate on project ideas in an easy to use product software.
Why is this website better than others i.e. easy to use, better product, effective tool: The web 2.0 tool is "free" and hands down, simple to use. It allows users to design on spot with no learning frustration.
Presentation
1) Name of the site: Xical
URL: http://xical.org/20.0.html
Describe what it allows you to do: create multimedia presentation that includes audio, video, animation, and interactive diagrams.
Describe how it can be used for learning: originally designed for use of medical school training, it has evolved into a tool for all to use from education to marketing an effective presentation
Why is this website better than others i.e. easy to use, better product, effective tool: Open source software simply states that everyone is free to make use of the software tool to their desire without having to be dependent of proprietary rights and issues.
2) Name of the site: Prezi
URL: http://prezi.com
Describe what it allows you to do: create a twist to a typical presentation that includes audio, video, and an interactive pathway.
Describe how it can be used for learning: Relational thinking is applied by embedding in-depth information inside existing text or image. Overall relational items are group and users are able to connect subject matters with key concept.
Why is this website better than others i.e. easy to use, better product, effective tool: This is a free online tool with option to purchase for more functionality. Prezi offers a different perspective to presentation than your traditional PowerPoint Presentation.
References
Bubbl.us.org (October 12, 2012). Bubbl.us: Brainstorm made simple. [Website]. Retrieved from https://bubbl.us
Prezi.com (October 10, 2012). Prezi: Make your presentations zoom. [Website]. Retrieved from http://prezi.com
Thinkbuzan.com (October 12, 2012). iMindMap6: Fuelling your creativity. [Website]. Retrieved from http://www.thinkbuzan.com/us/products/imindmap
Xerte. (October 08, 2012). Xerte Online Toolkits. Xerte: Open source e-learning. University of Nottingham. [Website]. Retrieved from http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/%7Ecczjrt/Editor/toolkits.htm
Xical. (October 08, 2012). Xical.org. Open source media framework. [Website]. Retrieved from http://xical.org/20.0.html