Using Creative Multimedia in Teaching and Learning ICTs: A Case Study

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Foreign Countries; Multimedia Materials; Distance Education; Information Technology; Open Source Technology; Instructional Design; Case Studies; Discourse Analysis; Creative Activities; Evaluation Methods; Student Evaluation; Units of Study; Open Universities; College Students; Course Evaluation; Student Surveys; Web Based Instruction; Computer Science Education; Video Technology; Undergraduate Students; Instructional Effectiveness; Instructional Material Evaluation; Instructional Materials; Material Development

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This paper presents a case study based on the experiences surrounding a distance-learning module in the area of Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) that includes a creative multimedia component as an integral part of its teaching and assessment. The module requires that students engage in multimedia production to articulate their ideas and understanding of technology-related concepts, in contrast with the text-based assessment practices that are more commonplace in technological subjects. Open Educational Resources (OER) form an integral part of the module both in its delivery and assessment: whilst open-source software and media are used within the teaching materials, students' multimedia work submitted for assessment has the potential to become resources for their peers. The paper examines the challenges encountered in developing the module and provides a preliminary discussion of views, concerns and potential issues faced by students, drawing upon the experiences of the module development team and the first cohort of students enrolled in the module. Whilst providing an overview of these experiences, the text explores issues pertaining to the integration of creative work into a domain where creativity has not been traditionally seen to play an explicit role. The module sits within an undergraduate ICT degree offered by the UK Open University (UKOU). (Contains 3 videos.)

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