Students are exposed to the latest tools available for the management, planning, and tracking of large-scale projects. Issues related to project management of multimedia also are discussed. Teaches the basic knowledge of current networking and telecomunications devices used to enhance the instructional design process. Covers local area networks, telecomunications, and teleconferencing and distance education technologies. Introduces specific authoring tools through hands-on lab instruction, interaction with the software interface, construction of instructional sequences, importing video and audio clips, resource management, and animation.
Content is customized to the particular software tool presented.
Teaches the basic fundamentals of the Authorware program. The program can be very complex and only the essential functions of the program are used as a basis for this course. Students develop a basic self-directed design module that includes the major components of the software covered. This course provides the designer with the core foundations for the development of computer-based instructions. Students can apply the concepts taught in the Authorware program to other authoring tools.