Children as Designers of Educational Multimedia Software.

Kafai, Yasmin B.; Ching, Cynthia Carter; Marshall, Sue

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ERIC Number: EJ558571

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Publication Date: 1997

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Children as Designers of Educational Multimedia Software.

Kafai, Yasmin B.; Ching, Cynthia Carter; Marshall, Sue

Computers & Education, v29 n2-3 p117-26 Nov 1997

Discussion of the use of multimedia in educational computer applications focuses on a project in which seven teams of elementary school students were involved in designing and implementing interactive multimedia resources in science for younger children. Results indicated improvement in science understanding and programming skills. (Author/LRW)

Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer System Design, Computer Uses in Education, Courseware, Elementary Education, Elementary School Science, Multimedia Materials, Programming, Science Materials, Skill Development, Student Developed Materials

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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