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Ron Schultz and Steve E. Stevens
1994 Woodrow Wilson Biology Institute
This module has been developed for those teachers who are inexperienced at fusing various software and hardware components to a computer for use in multimedia presentations. Our intent is to give the teacher (user) an appropriate shopping list of components necessary to set up an adequate multimedia production vehicle that will allow utilization of video-still camera, VCR, laserdisc player, and video scanner.
Most people realize that the term multimedia refers to the combination of video, sound, animation, graphics, and text with a computer that will tie these various components together. Why use multimedia as a classroom tool? Many reasons exists for using this technology. One is that this approach will reach all levels of learning, whether visual, auditory, physical or a combination of the three. A second reason is that students gain a feeling of ownership when they complete an assignment. Using multimedia also increases communication between students and, possibly the most important aspect in today's society, it's fun to do!
Actual data on whether using a multimedia approach improves instruction is still inconclusive. However it is our contention that multimedia is just as effective as other methods of teaching and learning and in many cases more effective. The information provided in this module is not intended to be all inclusive of the vast multimedia software and hardware on the market today. Prices for software and hardware are subject to great variation due to the great number of variables affecting this market. Nor do we feel the need to endorse one format over another. It is our intention to provide baseline information for setting up or adding to an existing system.
| (minimum) $2300 | (maximum) $3500 |
|---|---|
| 386SX/25 Mhz | 486DX2/66 Mhz |
| 8 Meg RAM | 16 Meg RAM |
| 212 Meg Hard Drive | 540 Meg Hard Drive |
| SVGA monitor/ 640x480 | SVGA 1024x780 True color |
| 256 colors | 16.7 million colors |
| 1 serial port | 2 serial ports |
| Largest cache available | Largest cache available |
| Sound-Blaster 16 ($150) | Sound-Blaster 16 ($150) |
| 512k VRAM | 1 Meg VRAM |
| CD-ROM Drive (2x) | CD-ROM Drive (2x) |
This software utilizes a mouse/menu interface to include motion video, sound, and digital movies to create multimedia presentations.
| (minimum) $2500 | (maximum) $3500 |
|---|---|
| Quadra 660 AV | PowerMac 7100 AV |
| 8 Meg Ram | 16 meg RAM |
| 640x480 monitor | 1024x780 monitor |
| 256 colors | 16.7 million colors |
| 1 serial port | 2 serial port |
| Largest cache available | Largest cache available |
| Built- in sound card | Built- in sound card |
This software is the Apple counterpart to IBM LinkWay Live, a multimedia authoring tool.
The Interactive Multimedia Association (IMA) 800 K St. N.W., Washington, DC 20001 (202) 408-1000
IBM Multimedia Solutions / Multimedia Today 4111 Northside Parkway H04L1, Atlanta, GA 30327
Multimedia World - PC World Communications, Inc., 501 Second St., #600, San Francisco, CA 94107
PC Connections 6 Mill Street, Marlow, NH 03456 (800) 800-5555
Computer Shopper One Park Ave., 11th Floor, New York, NY 10016. Subscription Information (800) 274-6384
Policy Briefs, Report 3,1994 North Central Regional Educational Laboratory, 1900 Spring Road Suite 300, Oakbrook, IL, 60521-1480
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