After completing this course students will be able to:
Implement basic troubleshooting techniques for multimedia computer systems
with related peripheral devices and multimedia software.
Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the uses of multimedia products
as educational resources.
Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of equity, ethics, legal, and human
issues concerning use of multimedia, computers and technology.
Design and create advanced media products utilizing a variety of applications
and peripherals.
Identify, select, and integrate video and digital images in varying formats
for use in presentations, publications and/or other products.
Design and publish on-line documents that present information and include
links to critical resources.
Dispositions Expected of all Education Candidates and Faculty:
A professional teacher:
Is punctual and is prepared.
Works in a productive, constructive, and collaborative manner with students,
peers, UMD faculty, practicum educators, and others.
Understands and demonstrates interaction formats that are ethical and respectful
of diversity and are productive.
Listens and communicates effectively, clearly, and appropriately with students,
teachers and staff, parents and others, verbally, in writing, and by demeanor.
Is able to acknowledge, accept, and implement constructive suggestions and
criticism.
Course Expectations
Attend all class sessions. If you have to miss a class or portion thereof
in the case of an emergency, you must make up the class by completing
all required readings/tasks for the class and teaching yourself or having
someone from class teach you the skills from class. Classes that are not made
up in a timely manner will count as a missed class and may result in your
grade being lowered. Missing more than 20% of the course may result in
you earning a failing grade.
All assignments are due on the date listed. Late work will be graded but
may earn a reduced grade (10% per day past due date). Failure of zip disks,
of printers to print, or any other technological problems will not be accepted
as excuses for late work (since this is an advanced class so you should have
well developed troubleshooting skills!)
Prepare yourself thoroughly for class sessions by doing the necessary outside
work and readings. All readings and assignments will be posted on the course
web site. It is your responsibility to check the site each day for updates
and to link to readings and assignments. You should expect to be doing a minimum
of four hours of lab work and readings outside of class for each day in class
in order to be able to accomplish the quality and level of work required for
the course.
Participate fully in class activities and discussions.
Work cooperatively & effectively with others in class & on group
assignments.
Challenge yourself to make the most of in and out-of-class work. IMPORTANT*:
If you already have the expected skills for any assignment, or if any assignment
is not appropriate to your career goals, meet with Helen or Jiyoon to develop
an alternative assignment that challenges you and meets your needs.
Materials needed for class
Textbook: Bruce, B. (2001). Sams Teach Yourself Macromedia
Dreamweaver 4 in 24 hours. Indianapolis, IN: Sams (available in UMD bookstore).
Zip disk (PC formatted is best, even though we are working mostly on Macs
-- Windows zip and floppy disks work on both platforms).
2 windows formatted floppy disks (must be PC format to work with the digital
cameras that we will be using).
Regular analog VHS video tape.
Hi8 or equivalent digital video tape (can purchase from UMD Computer Corner
(you won't need this until week 2, so you can wait to purchase this so I can
show you which tape to get).
CD-R blank CDs (for burning your own CDs). Don't get very cheap ones as
they tend to have problems.
Water bottle or mug with a non-spill top (my rule is "if it drips or glugs
it's fine; if it gushes it's not." It can be very hot in the lab, so I encourage
you to bring something to drink in a non-spill container.
If you have one of those little personal fans, this will be very helpful
to you if the weather is hot (the lab is not air conditioned!).
To
find out your grades, visit our class e-gradebook
(Note: When you click on the gradebook for our class you will
be able to see only your own grades. Visit this link after assignments have
been graded so you can monitor your progress through the course).
Total Course Grade:
A = 93% ....... A- = 90 - 92
B+ = 87-89 .... B = 83-86 ........ B- = 80 - 82
C+ = 77-79 .... C = 73-76 ....... C- = 70 - 72
D = 60 - 69
F = <60
100 points
* Please review the course assignments to make sure that they meet your needs
and challenge you appropriately. In the event that you have already completed
any of these assignments or believe they do not meet your needs, I urge you
to propose alternatives and meet with me to redesign the course requirements
to meet your needs. HMR.
IMPORTANT: WE INVITE ANY OF YOU WHO HAVE ANY DISABILITY, EITHER
PERMANENT OR TEMPORARY, OR ANY OTHER SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES WHICH MIGHT
AFFECT YOUR ABILITY TO PERFORM IN THIS CLASS TO INFORM US SO THAT TOGETHER
WE CAN ADAPT METHODS, MATERIALS, OR ASSIGNMENTS AS NEEDED TO PROVIDE
EQUITABLE PARTICIPATION.
