Learning through multimedia

Author

Pea, Roy D.

Author_Institution

Inst. for Res. on Learning, Palo Alto, CA, USA

Volume

11

Issue

4

fYear

1991

fDate

7/1/1991 12:00:00 AM

Firstpage

58

Lastpage

66

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;

fLanguage

English

Journal_Title

Computer Graphics and Applications, IEEE

Publisher

ieee

ISSN

0272-1716

Type

jour

DOI

10.1109/38.126882

Filename

126882