Title :
Learning through multimedia
Author_Institution :
Inst. for Res. on Learning, Palo Alto, CA, USA
fDate :
7/1/1991 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
The creation of multimedia composition tools for young learners is addressed. The factors to consider in designing composing tools are discussed. Such a set of tools, called the Multimedia Works software environment, is described. It consists of three programs: Media Space, a multimedia database and research program; Multimedia Works Composer, a storyboarding and presentation program; and Video Light Table, a direct manipulation video-clip editor. The use of student participation in developing the tools is also described. Some problems that are being worked on are examined.<>
Keywords :
computer aided instruction; multimedia systems; programming environments; software tools; video and audio discs; Media Space; Multimedia Works Composer; Multimedia Works software environment; Video Light Table; direct manipulation video-clip editor; multimedia composition tools; multimedia database; presentation program; storyboarding; Books; Communication system control; Education; Graphics; Motion pictures; Multimedia communication; Multimedia computing; Multimedia databases; Multimedia systems; Writing;
Journal_Title :
Computer Graphics and Applications, IEEE
