The Multimedia Classroom: Computer Technologies for Learning is meant to be a hands-on, practical introduction to developing and demonstrating multimedia and web-based applications for use in the classroom. The course may be taken for undergraduate or graduate credit through Eastern Oregon University.
At the end of 10 weeks, students will:
- Assess multimedia technologies available to them in their educational organization
- Be familiar with grade level technology abilities
- Research web based projects for classroom application
- Develop and demonstrate lessons using multimedia and web-based technologies
The instructor for this course is Patty Kennington. I can be reached at::
Home: (541) 889-6853 kenningtons@fmtc.com
Work: (541) 889-5309 pkennington@ontariosd.k12.or.us
The recommended texts for this course are:
For teachers K-3: Von Blanckensee, Leni, Technology Tools for Young Learners ($26.95)
For teachers creating collaborative learning groups: Riedl, Joan, The Integrated Technology Classroom: Building Self-Reliant Learners ($35.99)
Undergraduate and Graduate Assignment
- Research Internet sites for lesson materials related to the multimedia classroom. Share the three best sites with classmates and demonstrate how they might be used in a lesson plan.
- Try out 5 pieces of multimedia software for use in the classroom. Evaluate appropriateness and design interface for children for the rest of the class.
- Write 3 2-page focus papers on topics of concern, such as student accessibility to computers, teacher professional development in technology, and parent and community support for technology.
Graduate Assignments
- Demonstrate 2 multimedia classroom topics out of the following 4: Science, Math, Art, Music, Language Arts, Social Studies.
- Collaborate with a classmate, another class, or another school in a web-based classroom project.
The Multimedia Classroom: Computer Technologies for Learning
EOU Malheur County Center (541) 889-7468 or (541) 889-6222
