This is a tutorial that teaches you how to get started with FAMU's Learning Content Management System.
You can click on this link to get to our LCMS to follow along.
http://famu.chalknetwork.com/FAMU/signin/signin.aspx
Tuesday, January 27, 2009
Thursday, January 22, 2009
Wednesday, January 21, 2009
Multimedia Principles
Contiguity principle
Redundancy principle
The trainings on Microsoft website immediately jump out because they exactly follow this principle: the narrator is simply repeating word by word that is on the same page. For a while, I was wondering why they had to read when we can see the text. Maybe it’s because of the intention of being ADA compliant. I’m not sure.
This is a good example of a how-to article page on Survey Monkey website. Different interface screen shots represent different how-to topics. The alignment of the graphics and text on the screen is just right. Users don’t have to scroll down much and possibly lose the graphics that explain the texts. The page is very easy to be searched via google, and once viewers are directed to this page, they easily find the specific topics that interest them.
Modality principle 
This YouTube Photoshop tutorial example is a good one. It explains how to use Correction tool within Photoshop. The audio part of the video dominates this learning experience. Without it, learner would be bored to death, and the outcomes are not guaranteed since the audience would find it hard to watch the screen closely enough not to miss a step.
This YouTube Photoshop tutorial example is a good one. It explains how to use Correction tool within Photoshop. The audio part of the video dominates this learning experience. Without it, learner would be bored to death, and the outcomes are not guaranteed since the audience would find it hard to watch the screen closely enough not to miss a step.
Redundancy principle
The trainings on Microsoft website immediately jump out because they exactly follow this principle: the narrator is simply repeating word by word that is on the same page. For a while, I was wondering why they had to read when we can see the text. Maybe it’s because of the intention of being ADA compliant. I’m not sure.
Thursday, January 15, 2009
Week 2 prep questions
How do you define courseware? Give a brief example or two of experiences you have had with courseware. How about learning objects?
Courseware is instructors and course developers create to deliver their instructional content electronically. It could be in a CD-ROM or online form. One of my experiences I have had with courseware was creating a series of material for my Microsoft Office Suite. It consists of PowerPoint demos, hands-on exercises and quizzes. Learning objects are reusable, accessible learning materials.
How might they relate (or not) to your career?
This is my career. I provide technical support in our training department. And at the same time, I'm the one, if any, who create intensive instructional and training materials.
What is your initial reaction to blogs and your impressions on what are the unique characteristics/affordances of blogs that can be used to support learning?
Cool! Everyone could use a blog to post and share their lives, personal interests on here. It could be viewed as public diary for some people. In week 1 I learned we could also form an academic community where people with similar professional or interests share their learning and work experience. We may acutally learn something new and get inspired each day by visiting someone else's work and information.
Courseware is instructors and course developers create to deliver their instructional content electronically. It could be in a CD-ROM or online form. One of my experiences I have had with courseware was creating a series of material for my Microsoft Office Suite. It consists of PowerPoint demos, hands-on exercises and quizzes. Learning objects are reusable, accessible learning materials.
How might they relate (or not) to your career?
This is my career. I provide technical support in our training department. And at the same time, I'm the one, if any, who create intensive instructional and training materials.
What is your initial reaction to blogs and your impressions on what are the unique characteristics/affordances of blogs that can be used to support learning?
Cool! Everyone could use a blog to post and share their lives, personal interests on here. It could be viewed as public diary for some people. In week 1 I learned we could also form an academic community where people with similar professional or interests share their learning and work experience. We may acutally learn something new and get inspired each day by visiting someone else's work and information.
Thursday, January 8, 2009
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