of the NSS ICT Curriculum C. Multimedia Production and Web Site Development Mr. CHEUNG Kin-sun Member of CDC HKEAA Committee on ICT (Senior Secondary) 1
In the light of the rapidly emerging new Internet technology, students should be well equipped with advanced skills in designing and developing web sites as well as manipulating multimedia elements. 2
Option features and characteristics Especially suitable for students learning through application; Not only focusing on practical use of application software, but also emphasizing the understanding of theories behind such as recognising the essential design factors; Developing students problem solving skills as well as creativity. 3
Time allocation: 75 hrs Web Site Development (50 hours) Multimedia Production (25 hours) 4
Previous Knowledge Extensions of topic in Compulsory Part Module A Information Processing (e) Presentation of information Module C Internet and its Applications (b) Internet Services and Applications (c) Elementary Web Authoring 5
Learning Objectives The Elective Part Students will learn about: the benefits of multimedia applications; the different kinds of multimedia elements; the integrated use of multimedia elements in a simple multimedia application; design factors for presenting information effectively on the Internet; web authoring and web site publishing; and dynamic and interactive web pages. 6
Changes made since 2nd Consultation 1. Topic Web Development was changed to Web Site Development. 2. Details was changed to table format. Latest version 2nd Consultation version 7
Changes made since 2nd Consultation 1. Topic b. Design Factors for Presenting Information on the Internet was deleted. Learning elements subsumed under other topics. 2. Learning elements regrouped in all topics. Latest version a. Multimedia Production (25 hr) i. Multimedia Applications ii. Multimedia Basics iii. Multimedia Products b. Web Site Development (50 hr) i. Presenting Information on the Internet ii. Web Authoring Tools iii. Dynamic and Interactive Web Pages 2nd Consultation version a. Multimedia Production (24 hr) i. Multimedia Applications ii. Basic Concepts and Use of Different Multimedia Elements b. Design Factors for Presenting Information on the Internet (6 hr) c. Web Development (45 hr) i Website Development using Web Authoring Tool ii. Enhance the Dynamics and Interactive Features of Web Pages Client-Side Scripting 8
Points to be considered when organizing and planning the curriculum in this option : Students learning needs in the design and production of web pages and multimedia production; The essential knowledge and skills required for producing multimedia products and developing web site; Developing the potential and interests of students who learn better in a practical way. 9
Curriculum Planning : The Elective Part Propose teaching sequence 1. Introduction to the basic knowledge and skills for multimedia production; 2. Exploring possible application of multimedia products in different areas; 3. Design and production of multimedia products for specific purposes; 4. Familiarization of web authoring tools; 5. Use of different techniques such as client-side scripting to enhance the interactivity of web pages; 6. Publication of web site on the Internet. 10
Experience sharing: Examples of learning and teaching activities - ref Chapter 4 Example 4 Topic: a Multimedia Production Theme: Presenting a report on the Sports Day 11
Presenting a report on the Sports Day Students are asked to make use of their ICT skills to present their observations on their school s Sports Day on the Internet. They have to decide on the information to be collected and on what equipment they have to use during the Sports Day. In order to make the presentation more interesting, students have to employ different methods to produce the desired effects. In this activity, students develop their problem-solving skills by identifying the problems, designing their own solutions, gathering the necessary information, selecting the best possible solution, and presenting and evaluating their results. 12
Free tools OpenOffice.org 2.0 Gimp / Inkscape Audacity Microsoft Windows Movie Maker (XP only) VirtualDub Mozilla Firefox (web developer extension) Nvu FileZilla 13
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a. i. Multimedia applications Describe and appreciate the applications of multimedia. Identify the benefits of multimedia applications. 15
a. ii. Multimedia basics Describe and identify different types of multimedia elements. Describe the attributes of different multimedia elements. Know the different multimedia file types. Understand the meaning of digitisation, codingdecoding and compression. 16
a. iii. Multimedia products Preparing multimedia elements Multimedia editing and processing Finalising multimedia products Multimedia design factors 17
b. i. Presenting information on the Internet Outline and discuss the various factors to be considered in the construction of web pages. Know that there are guidelines to cater for web accessibility by people with special needs. 18
b. ii. Web authoring tools Construct simple web pages. Create and manipulate browser windows. Perform special effects. Publish web site. 19
b. iii. Dynamic and interactive web pages Understand the difference between server-side and client-side technologies. Describe the characteristics of client-side scripting. Create interactive menus upon user selection. Validate and manipulate input data. Retrieve and save client information. 20
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