Interactive Multimedia for Engineering Education

Our main educational objective is to support the new, multi-faceted, dynamically changing learning experiences that real life imposes on us and on our students. We have to recognize that traditional, mass produced, highly controlled static and rigid educational methods cannot cope with the increased amount of information, knowledge and inferencing requirements of this rapidly changing world. The life cycle of critical design and manufacturing technologies is contracting. Concepts such as time-to-market, total quality management, local design, global manufacture, concurrent or simultaneous engineering, parallel design and manufacturing, intelligent design and intelligent manufacturing systems are widely accepted. These new technologies require multi-skilled and well-educated engineers and managers as well as flexible and feedback-controlled manufacturing technologies, such as cellular manufacture, computer-integrated manufacturing, concurrent engineering and flexible manufacturing system. It is important to recognize that we are living in an era when the customers, not the designers or salesmen, are the kings. Customers require increasingly better products at a lower cost. In other words, products require continuous improvement and change, therefore flexible design and manufacture and the appropriate level of automation must be provided throughout the life cycle of product development. In the education business the customers are the learners, i.e. students entering access courses, college and university courses, mature students who are prepared to study in the evenings at home, at the university, or in open learning centres. Furthermore, there are a large number of continuing education students and other professionals seeking new focused knowledge in this rapidly changing and extremely competitive world.     

Note-Taking Instruction for College Students with Autism Spectrum Disorder

Using a multiple baseline across participants design, this study examines the functional relationship between instruction in note-taking skills and the ability of young adults with autism spectrum disorder to take notes on college lectures. The three participants were enrolled in a program aligned with the Higher Education Opportunity Act (Public Law 110-315) to support students with significant cognitive disabilities in attending community college classes. All had graduated high school on a special diploma status and had mild cognitive disabilities. Despite some variability in performance during baseline (when only the note-taking template was introduced), all three students demonstrated increased performance during intervention when they were taught skills such as distinguishing between subtopics and details, paraphrasing, and using abbreviations and symbols. Participants’ improvements were maintained after the intervention instruction stopped. Participant Tau-U effect sizes ranged from 0.67 to 1.00, and the weighted average Tau-U effect size was 0.88 (CI₉₅ = 0.53 to 1.24). The discussion addresses implications for the postsecondary participation of students with autism spectrum disorder as well as possible changes needed in their secondary education.     

Cognitive-behavioural Approaches for Students with Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Teacher Survey

This study provided an investigation of the knowledge, implementation and perspectives of Australian teachers of students with autism spectrum disorder regarding cognitive-behavioural approaches, using an anonymous survey. The sample of 270 New South Wales teachers reported a reasonable level of knowledge and implementation of strategies commonly employed in interventions using cognitive behavioural approaches. A modest difference was found in the knowledge and implementation of surveyed strategies between teachers with and without formal qualifications in special education. Incongruent with research evidence, the respondents perceived that cognitive-behavioural approaches were suitable for students from a very young age and with cognitive levels from typical intellectual ability to moderate intellectual disability. The respondents also used the surveyed strategies for various purposes over and beyond those reported typically in the research literature. Directions for future research are suggested.     

Algebraic Problem Solving for Middle School Students with Autism and Intellectual Disability

Problem solving is an important yet neglected mathematical skill for students with autism spectrum disorder and intellectual disability (ASD/ID). In addition, the terminology and vocabulary used in mathematical tasks may be unfamiliar to students with ASD/ID. The current study evaluated the effects of modified schema-based instruction (SBI) on the algebra problem solving skills of three middle school students with ASD/ID. Mathematics vocabulary terms were taught using constant time delay. Participants were then taught how to use an iPad that displayed a task analysis with embedded prompts to complete each step of solving the word problems. This study also examined participant’s ability to generalize skills when supports were faded. Results of the multiple probe across participants design showed a functional relation between modified SBI and mathematical problem solving as well as constant time delay and acquisition of mathematics vocabulary terms. Implications for practice and future research are discussed.     

交互式在线学习与多媒体课件制作

介绍基于Internet的交互式在线学习并阐述了交互式多媒体课件的开发过程,着重分析了图像、音频和视频等多媒体元素对制作在Internet上发布的多媒体课件的影响,确定设计用于Internet上交互式在线学习的课件中多媒体的处理原则。     

用AUTHORWARE创作交互型动画

本文讨论了利用多媒体著作系统AUTHORWARE4.0制作交互型动画的方法并给出实例.     

Potential Applications of Behavioral Fluency for Students With Autism

Curricula for students with autism do not take into account levels of learning such as behavioral fluency. Behavioral fluency addresses accuracy as well as speed of response. We posit that fluency increases the functionality of skills for students with autism and should be systematically programmed into a curriculum. To discuss the application of fluency for students with autism, we present background related to response competence, critical learning outcomes associated with behavioral fluency, and how fluency fits into a hierarchy of learning. We apply the concept of behavioral fluency to individuals with autism and suggest that research continue.     

建设研究生多媒体教室的几点体会

讨论建设研究生多媒体教室的必要性和重要性,给出组织多媒体教室建设的一些原则和建议。     

A Review of Recommended Social Competency Programs for Students with Autism Spectrum Disorders

Social competency deficits are a core feature of autism spectrum disorders (ASDs). During the past several decades, a number of social skill interventions for students with ASD have emerged. However, over the past five years, three converging issues have brought increased attention to the need for social competence programming: (1) increased ASD incidence rates, (2) inclusion and integration trends, and (3) recent No Child Left Behind Act requirement regarding use of evidence-based practices. This article discusses current best practices in enhancing the social competence of learners with ASD. To this end, a review of the literature was conducted to: (1) define key behaviors related to social competence targeted by common interventions and (2) identify the core components and targets that are essential for effective social competence interventions. Searches done by hand and electronically were conducted to identify empirical reviews or summaries of effective social competence interventions from preschool to early adulthood. Eight reviews that encompass typically developing as well as those that specifically target ASD were chosen. Results of the review identified eight primary behavior categories most frequently targeted by social interventions across preschool, elementary, and secondary age groups. Additional analysis identified 11 core components consistently identified in the reviews. Explanation of categories as well as implications for future research and practice are explored.     

Effects of Visual Activity Schedules on Independent Classroom Transitions for Students with Autism

The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of visual activity schedules on the behaviour of four students with moderate autism during transitions within a self-contained classroom. Generalisation measures included pre-tests and post-tests with novel stimuli and novel visual activity schedule pictures. This A-B-A-B withdrawal design study replicated and expanded parts of a study by MacDuff, Krantz, and McClannahan and another by Bryan and Gast. Students were trained to use visual activity schedules using the system of least prompts. Results indicated that, in the presence of visual activity schedules, all participants increased independence during transitions. Pre-test/post-test data revealed generalisation of visual activity schedules with novel stimuli and novel visual activity schedule pictures across participants. Implications for practitioners and for future research are discussed.     

网络中控多媒体教室挖潜改造为远程互动教室探讨

简要介绍和分析目前高校实时课常资源难以实现共享的现状及原因,为了达成共享的目的,考虑将多媒体教室挖潜改造为远程互动教室以满足需求.首先结合笔者单位已有的多媒体教室系统资源,对改造方案进行可行性分析,然后通过实验对方案进行技术实现和测试.结果表明:方案实现技术简单、预算较低,实现了实时课堂的远稗互动功能.     

交互式多媒体在信息技术教育中的运用

在科学技术飞速发展的今天,多媒体交互式教学已经逐渐进入各类中小学日常教学的各个环节,它的应用为教学所带来的高效、灵活、方便、直观、快速等变化已经成为越来越引人关注的焦点,尤其是近年来技术上的日趋完善,更将其在中小学教学,特别是信息技术的教学中带入了一个全新的领域和境界。一、计算机多媒体交互式教学的概念及在教学中的重要意义计算机多媒体交互式教学是充分运用计算机多媒体技术和计算机网络技术,将传统的课堂理论知识讲授建立于形象、生动、直观的教学之中,使教师和学生能够最大限度地增强课堂参与意识,进一步提高教学质量…     

Delivering Food Safety Education to Middle School Students Using a Web-Based, Interactive, Multimedia, Computer Program

ABSTRACT:  More than 76 million persons become ill from foodborne pathogens in the United States each year. To reduce these numbers, food safety education efforts need to be targeted at not only adults, but school children as well. The middle school grades are ideal for integrating food safety education into the curriculum while simultaneously contributing to national and state education standards in science, technology, and family and consumer sciences. For this project, a multimedia, self-paced online resource for delivering a food safety curriculum to middle school children was developed. Animated characters were used to deliver the lesson content. The application also included video segments, quiz feedback, and interactive games and activities. The effectiveness of the Web site was evaluated using validated cognitive and attitudinal assessment tools, and by comparing student cognitive gains to individual student learning styles. Participants were recruited from 6 middle schools in 5 states, totaling 217 students (20 sixth graders, 157 seventh graders, and 40 eighth graders). The results show that students had statistically significant modest gains in pretest to posttest knowledge and enjoyed using the Web site. The 6th grade students had significantly lower pretest to posttest improvement compared to 7th and 8th grade students, suggesting that this program may not be appropriate for this grade level. Furthermore, the results indicate that this Web-based computer application meets the needs of varying individual student learning styles.     

Mindfulness Training: Reducing Anxiety in Students with Autism Spectrum Disorder

Early Childhood Education Journal - Students with ASD frequently experience anxiety disorders as a co-occurring condition (Kent and Simonoff in Anxiety Child Adolesc Autism Spectr Disord....     

基于MATLAB的交互式多媒体教学技术研究

多媒体在高等学校教学中应用非常广泛,但在多数多媒体教学中缺乏教师与计算机及教师与学生之间的互动.利用MATLAB编程来辅助教学,实现了多媒体教学过程中的人机交互.通过动态设置参数,适时得到输出结果,将大量的动态直观图形信息清晰明快地展现给学生,促进其对抽象知识的理解和掌握,激发其学习兴趣,促进师生之间的良性互动,提高教学效果.     

Interactive Multimedia in Introductory Accounting: A preliminary analysis

This paper describes the development of an interactive multimedia package designed for incorporation into the teaching program for degree‐level first year accounting. The initial module forms part of a pilot study at James Cook University where interactive multimedia will form an integral part of the teaching program in accounting. This module includes four sessions, equivalent to one quarter of the semester's requirement. These sessions were trialed by students, colleagues and practitioners to assess the package's effectiveness in communicating introductory accounting concepts and enhancing the learning process. Some results of these trials are presented.     

跨层式互动教学模式在多媒体技术课中的应用

教学改革是一种课程文化的再创造,是从理念到实践的创新。作为一门理论性、实践性、应用性相当强的课程,《多媒体技术基础》可尝试从教学的互动入手,把互动教学视作一个完整的系统,运用跨层优化的理念,对其分解、优化,促进各个层次间的信息沟通、协调运作,以达到提升教学效果的目的。     

多媒体环境下的大学英语教学互动策略

多媒体环境下的大学英语课堂离不开互动式教学模式.大学英语教师要寻找适合自己及学生的教学互动模式,从转变观念、优化课堂教学、重视教学任务的设计、重视情感教育、提高课件质量等方面来引导学生积极参与课堂教学活动,以达到大学英语课堂互动教学的目的.     

Study on Multimedia CAI Authoring Systems

Abstract

Starting with a look back at most of our school days, this article considers the possible demise of the textbook as new technologies are introduced, but is by no means sure that this will come about. Certain conditions are needed if new technologies are to take their place alongside textbooks in the eyes of teachers.