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What is Multimedia Literacy

Chapter 100
Encyclopedia of Information Communication Technology
Extends the definition of literacy, i.e., read and writing at a level adequate for written matter, to the numerous media today in use.
Published in Chapter:
Towards a Framework for Evaluating ICT-Based Materials
Hitendra Pillay (Queensland University of Technology, Australia) and John A. Clarke (Queensland University of Technology, Australia)
Copyright: © 2009 |Pages: 8
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-59904-845-1.ch100
Abstract
Information and communication technologies (ICTs) present interesting challenges for educators and ICT designers, not the least of which is the evaluation of learning. Syverson and Slatin (1995) argue that software and hardware have evolved into a bewildering range of programs and peripherals while networks innovations add still another layer of complexity. As a result, teachers must not only continuously learn how to use these rapidly changing technologies, but they must also rethink their teaching practices, design new activities for teaching and learning, and try to evaluate the learning of students as they engage those activities.
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Chapter 7
A Video-Based Multimedia Curricular Design and Implementation for Advanced English Language Learners (ELLs): A Comparison Between ESL and EFL Contexts
The ability to identify different types of media, understand the messages and the fuctions they present, and combine different content forms such as text, audio, images, animations, or video into a single presentation.
Published in Chapter: A Video-Based Multimedia Curricular Design and Implementation for Advanced English Language Learners (ELLs): A Comparison Between ESL and EFL Contexts; From: CALL Theory Applications for Online TESOL Education
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