Digital Content Creation in Schools: A Common Core Approach

Digital content creation supports the Common Core State Standards (CCSS) and 21st-century learning skills by helping students use their knowledge to analyze, create, solve problems, communicate, collaborate, and innovate. This update of the popular Multimedia Projects in Education, Fourth Edition emphasizes digital content creation and the use of the CCSS as benchmarks to help you create cutting-edge classroom instruction.

The book begins by presenting research on student learning through multimedia and digital content creation. This introduction is followed by outlines of each stage of the practical, easy-to-use Decide, Design, Develop, and Evaluate (DDD-E) model, which is designed specifically for classroom use. Content also includes discussion of multiple intelligences, constructivist learning, and cooperative grouping; blackline masters to guide you and your students through the DDD-E process; and assessment and management strategies. In addition, you’ll find sample activities using an array of development tools, information on mobile and web apps, and numerous other resources to support digital projects in your classroom. The book, which is most applicable to students in grades 4 through 12, will also serve as an ideal resource for media specialists who work with teachers and students.

Table of Contents

Chapter 1: The Impact of Multimedia and Digital Content Creation on Student Learning
Chapter 2: A Model for the Design and Development of Digital Content Creation
Chapter 3: Decide
Chapter 4: Design
Chapter 5: Develop: Media Elements
Chapter 6: Develop: Digital Content Creation Tools
Chapter 7: Evaluate
Chapter 8: Digital Content Creation Projects: Presentation Tools
Chapter 9: Digital Content Creation Projects: Hypermedia
Chapter 10: Digital Content Creation Projects: Web Pages
Chapter 11: Digital Content Creation Projects: Video
Chapter 12: Digital Content Creation Projects: eBooks