2.2 Selecting Multimedia Tools

Objective

You will be selecting suitable multimedia files supportable by Blogger.Com to support your lesson plan to be uploaded onto the EduBlog.

Procedure

1. You will browse through the existing teaching tools to search for available multimedia files that are related to the topic of your lesson.

2. Multimedia presentation uses animation and audio effects to enhance teaching and learning. Therefore, the multimedia presentation you select must be able to present what you intend to teach on the EduBlog and be able to meet your lesson objectives.

3. The multimedia file must be in the following formats that are supported by Blogger.Com:

Video File Format
A. AVI file

B. MPEG file
C. WMV file
D. QT file
E. REAL file

Picture File Format

F. GIF file
G. JPG file
H. BMP file

Quick Quiz
Instruction: On a piece of paper, write down the appropriate answers for the following questions. (See 2.3 Answer Key for correct answer / explanation)

#3. Are 'JPG', 'MPG' and 'WMV' file formats supported by Blogger.Com?

#4. Which of the following is NOT a function of multimedia tools?
A. Use animation to explain concepts.
B. Use audio effects to enhance teaching and learning.
C. Provide smell and taste to enhance teaching and learning.


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