In a terracing fashion, you can give a beginning project that incorporates the desired result, but the learning of the sophisticated software is gradual. In 5 to 7 minutes per day, each student captures the next technical tip. A good method requires students to copy daily tips into a personal multimedia publishing journal. An assigned inquiry project drives the learning of the software. The research and curriculum learning comes first.
Templates can save time, especially when first starting.
In a few weeks, everyone is at basic threshold of computer fluency, with a few pioneers stretching the frontier. If or when a group or individual is ready to accelerate, the curriculum is there for teachers to reference. Teachers need not be HyperStudio experts. People learn from stories. Teaching teachers to teach Multimedia Publishing leaves room for lots of stories.