TWT Deadline
The next suggested portfolio deadline is:
- March 22, 2013 for graduate instructors intending to graduate this semester.
- May 13, 2013 for all instructors. Non-graduate instructors should enroll with HR.
Always schedule reviews with your TWT coordinator
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Multimedia in the Classroom
For many situations, the best way to convey a concept is via an image, concept map, audio, video, animation or three-dimension visualization.
Multimedia Technologies
Common multimedia options include:
- Graphs and charts
- Concept Maps
- Photographs
- Illustrations, Diagrams or Geographic Maps
- Digitized Audio
- Digitized Video
- Animations
- Three-Dimensional Illustrations
With so many options, your first task is to choose an appropriate technology, then create a sample file to use in a course. You should think of some best practices or favorite examples of educational content in your field to make the best decision.
In the Portfolio
The portfolio should include a detailed description of what you created and why, plus the technology used with a link to the files or screen captures whenever possible. Reflections of how you selected which multimedia technology to use and any difficulties you had can also be added.
Training Options
There are a wide variety of multimedia skills that can be used. Pick the ones that are the most appropriate for your courses and discipline.
| If you would like to: | Here are some ways to learn |
|---|---|
| Take a screen capture of what's on your computer screen | |
| Scan images, take digital photos or create graphics | |
| Create Charts and Graphs | |
| Learn to use audio and video on the Web (including podcasts) | |
| Learn to create video for the Web | |
| Learn to follow copyright law - how to avoid a potential lawsuit |