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Design for multimedia learning / Tim [i.e. Tom] Boyle.

By: Boyle, Tom.
Material type: materialTypeLabelBookPublisher: London : Prentice Hall, 1997Description: xiii, 240p., [4]p. of plates : ill. (some col.) ; 25 cm.ISBN: 0132422158; 9780132422154.Subject(s): Computer-assisted instruction | Instructional systems -- Design | Interactive multimedia | Educational technology -- Design and construction | Media programs (Education) | Education | Education | Computing & information technology | Graphical & digital media applicationsDDC classification: 371.334 BOY Summary: Tom Boyle explains how the usefulness of multimedia will enhance learning, education and teaching only if the essentials of good design are understood by those making products for this growing market.
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General lending MTU Kerry North Campus Library First Floor Main 371.334 BOY (Browse shelf(Opens below)) 1 Available 38888000451058
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Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:

The multimedia revolution has created exciting new opportunities for the construction of powerful learning environments that encompass a wide variety of disciplines such as computing, graphic design, psychology and film theory.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Tom Boyle explains how the usefulness of multimedia will enhance learning, education and teaching only if the essentials of good design are understood by those making products for this growing market.

Table of contents provided by Syndetics

  • Introduction
  • Learning Through Interactive Media
  • 1 The Multimedia Learning Revolution
  • 2 Resources and Tools for Learning
  • 3 Simulation and Vicarious Experience
  • 4 Structured Learning
  • Conceptual Design
  • 5 Strategic Approaches to Educational Multimedia Design
  • 6 Context and Multimedia Design
  • 7 Design Action Potential
  • Presentation Design
  • 9 The Multimedia Toolset
  • 10 Text and Graphics
  • 11 Animation
  • 12 Sound