Increasing Student Learning Through Multimedia Projects by Michael Simkins

by Michael Simkins

* How do I organize project-based learning in my classroom?* How do I ensure projects address curriculum standards?* What can I do to maximize the benefits my students get from using technology?* How do I prevent technology problems from eclipsing learning goals?This book answers teachers' questions about enhancing student achievement through project-based learning with multimedia. It's a guide for anyone interested in helping students produce multimedia presentations as a way to learn academic content. Weaving together the perspectives of teachers, researchers, and staff of the award-winning Challenge 2000 Multimedia Project and the WEB project , the authors address teaching and learning issues central to successful technology projects, such as assessment, subject-area learning, and connecting to the real world. Increasing Student Learning Through Multimedia Projects offers concrete and practical advice to help teachers through the challenges of working with multimedia projects, * Instituting a production process,* Getting financial and logistical support and training, and* Taking on new teaching roles.Throughout, practicing teachers who have implemented this model in their classrooms share stories of their successes and failures and give advice to teachers and students just beginning their adventures with this new learning approach.

Paperback

First published January 1, 2002

Reviews

[Susan · Rating 4 out of 5]

Another excellent book for reference teachers could use in a the school setting. Need ideas for projects and want to know where to begin, teachers? This is the book for you to see how to set up a project and use a librarian to help you with it. It is a little dated, but I found this book to be laid out for anyone to understand what it takes to accomplish a project in the classroom using the library and its resources. I purchased this book for staff and it will be in RamsLibrary this fall under the Professional Library.

[Tanya Windham · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book was a nice introduction to project-based learning using multimedia (technology). Very easy to read and great for the beginner in either project-based learning or integrating technology into the curriculum. Technologies referenced were a little outdated, but the ideas are the same. The important information is the importance of project-based learning, involving students in decision making, real world applications, and the basic process.

[Sharon · Rating 1 out of 5]

Outdated. Waste of time.