EDT630

[Home] [EDT600] [EDT610] [EDT620] [EDT630] [EDT640] [EDT650] Multimedia Design and Development (EDT630) Multimedia design and development (EDT630) is a course in the Instructional Technology program which is focused on using various technologies to enhance teaching and learning experiences. Candidates in this course created a variety of multimedia projects which can aide in the development of curriculum. In addition, candidate got an opportunity to make use of the advanced features in Microsoft Office programs such as Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Publisher, and Microsoft Outlook. The various programs were studied carefully and candidates got an opportunity to examine the various ways that the programs can be used in the educational arena. Technology Facilitation Standards Covered **#5. Engage in Professional Growth and Leadership** Teachers continuously improve their professional practice, model lifelong learning, and exhibit leadership in their school and professional community by promoting and demonstrating the effective use of digital tools and resources. Teachers: a. participate in local and global learning communities to explore creative applications of technology to improve student learning b. exhibit leadership by demonstrating a vision of technology infusion, participating in shared decision making and community building, and developing the leadership and technology skills of others c. evaluate and reflect on current research and professional practice on a regular basis to make effective use of existing and emerging digital tools and resources in support of student learning d. contribute to the effectiveness, vitality, and self-renewal of the teaching profession and of their school and community

Reflection This course was very enlightening and candidate had the opportunity to examine the advanced features of Microsoft Office. All of the skills acquired in this course were applicable and provided student’s opportunities to effectively aide students by making use of technology. For instance, Microsoft PowerPoint is one of the programs within the Microsoft Office family that many people use but are unaware of the advanced features available within PowerPoint. Some of the advanced features learned from PowerPoint included addin effects, animations, music and other forms of audio. In addition, quizzes, games, automated PowerPoint’s and other activities were completed utilizing PowerPoint. Microsoft Word also provided advanced features that many users are unaware are available. Users can utilize Microsoft Word to create many educational tools to aide students in their educational attainment. One of my most widely used features is having the ability to publish Word documents in PDF to secure documents. In addition, I discovered that Microsoft Word can be used to create a wide variety of documents that can enhance students learning. Another great program within the Microsoft office family is Microsoft Publisher which allows users to create publications such as, flyers, calendars, broachers, newsletters, greeting cards, labels and business cards. Microsoft publisher is great because users can create publications and subsequently email them by making use of Microsoft Outlook. I felt that all of the Microsoft Office programs studied in this course were great and provided me with skills and tools to create lessons which are more engaging and can enhance teaching and learning opportunities.

Sample Projects completed in EDT620
 * Microsoft PowerPoint || [[file:Parent Night.ppsx]] ||
 * Microsoft Publisher || [[file:Reading Times.pub]] ||
 * Microsoft Excel || [[file:MLEC Safety.xlsx]] ||
 * Microsoft Word || [[file:Word.docx]] ||

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