Sure, I'm interested.
 
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                                 Margaret Byrne
                         National Moving Image Database
                National Center for Film and Video Preservation
                         at The American Film Institute
                                Los Angeles, CA
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On Fri, 10 Jun 1994, Martin Kaminer wrote:
 
>         Are you interested in catalyzing your interest in a particular subject
> area and in using your experience and accumulated materials to produce
> educational multimedia curriculum?
>
>         This is an announcement for a course I'm involved in for educators
> looking to start multimedia projects in their own environments.  It is
 designed
> for teachers, curriculum writers, textbook authors, educational broadcasters
> and other members of the educational community.
>
>         It's going to be a fantastic opportunity to work with people who
> are practicing the state-of-the-art in educational technology, but who
> understand the realities of the classroom.  It will be very hands-on, and
> will include after-course followup through an on-line conferencing system.
> Please give me a buzz if you want to know more.
>
> Martin Kaminer
> _______________________________
>
>
>
>
> So much information, so little time ...
> Summer Multimedia Seminar
> August 22 - 26, 1994
> 9AM - 5PM
> Center for Educational Computing Initiatives (CECI)
> at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology
>
> what is CECI
> - - - ------------
> The Center for Educational Computing Initiatives is an MIT-wide research
 center
> whose mission is the application of computer and communications technologies
 for
>
> improving and evolving learning environments. Multimedia projects developed at
> CECI cover a wide range of content areas and include a full spectrum of
 function
> ality.
> Projects are characterized by innovative usage of materials and technological
> capabilities. Members hosting the course are involved in education, media
 litera
> cy,
> and multimedia application development.
>
>
> is this seminar for you
> - - - -----------------------
> Through hands-on and active participation a group of 12 to 18 participants
 will
> extend
> their skills and discover ways for integrating media and technology into the
> educational process. The course seeks a balance between creating new types of
> learning materials, using old materials in new ways, planning activities which
 m
> ake
> use of these materials and reflecting upon the process for greater
 understanding
> .
> In addition, reference materials will be provided, such as articles on media,
 de
> sign
> and pedagogy, and listings for sources of media materials. Online and phone
 supp
> ort
> will be available to participants following the seminar.
>
> issues to think about
> - - - ----------------------
> Are you media literate?
>
> Schools in a world of books, students in a world of MTV
>
> Educational material: objective or subjective
>
>
> hands on
> - - - --------
>
> - - - - Gain fresh perspectives on learning materials
>
> - - - - Analyze and interpret meanings of media
>
> - - - - Compare strengths of different media types
>
> - - - - Practice integrating pedagogical models and multiple media
>
> - - - - Develop plans and strategies relevant to your educational environment
>
> - - - - Brainstorm design of innovative learning activities
>
> - - - - Identify strengths and limitations of educational software
>
>
> success stories
> - - - ---------------
> Talk with teachers and
> developers who
> successfully integrated
> media into classroom and
> educational materials.
> Hear reflections on the
> process of incorporating
> media, from pictures in a
> book to networked software.
>
>
> media and technology
> - - - --------------------
>
> - - - - Learn how multimedia applications are created
>
> - - - - Learn to transfer sound, video, and images to the computer
>
> - - - - Design and create your own multimedia application*
>
> - - - - Quick start tutorials for preparing media*
>
> - - - - Expand sources for new and interesting materials
>
> * Hypercard, Photoshop, PhotoCD, SoundEdit, Premiere as well as good old
 fashion
> ed cameras, etc. will be used
>
>
> registration form
> - - - ------------------
> name:
> position:
> organization:
> area of interest:
> address:
> city/state/zip:
> phone:
> best time to call:
>
>
> registration fee
> - - - ----------------
> Registration fee is $450, payable
> to CECI. Advanced registration is
> required. Space is limited.
>
> ___ full payment
>
> __ $100 deposit; balance to be paid by July 30th
>
>
> Mail registration form and payment
> to:
> Evelyn Schlusselberg
> CECI/MIT bldg. E40-300
> 1 Amherst Street
> Cambridge, MA 02139
>
> For questions call Martin Kaminer at 617-497-0935
>