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T1 - VISUALIZING INFORMATION IN THE CLASSROOM: A TUTORIAL Sam Geonetta, Ph D University of Cincinnati, College of Applied Science 2220 Victory Parkway, Cincinnati, Ohio 45206 sam.geonetta@uc.edu Abstract:
This
tutorial offers an overview of planning and developing workshops in the
use of multimedia elements to visualize information in the classroom.
Attendees should understand a range of technology alternatives available
for developing visual communication materials. Several techniques to
develop multimedia materials will be introduced to attendees. Materials
and resources on multimedia technology will be available for attendees.
The objectives of the tutorial are to
help attendees:
-Understand
the planning and development of workshops for faculty in the use of
multimedia elements for visualizing information
-Understand a range of technology
alternatives for developing multimedia elements for visualizing
information
-Learn about materials and resources for
use in developing workshops. Brief
author CV:
Sam Geonetta is a Professor of Communication and Information Engineering
Technology in the College of Applied Science at the University of
Cincinnati. He has been at the University since 1988. He teaches courses
in multimedia production, project management and management in Information
Technology. His research deals with the use of personal electronic
technologies in business, professional and educational environments. He
has authored over 50 papers, made over 100 presentations and developed a
variety of programs using various multimedia tools from video to
animation. He has developed a range of funded activities, and is currently
the Principal Investigator on a National Science Foundation Grant,
"An Evolving Program to Prepare Information Technologists in
Southwest Ohio for the 21st Century". He
previously taught at the University of Missouri at Rolla in Rolla,
Missouri from 1977-1988 and at Mount Union College in Alliance, Ohio from
1974-1977. He was named an Outstanding Teacher three times at the
University of Missouri at Rolla, and honored for his contributions to the
academic lives of students at the College of Applied Science. He holds a Master of Arts and a PhD in Communication from Indiana University, Bloomington, Indiana. |
