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Evaluating the use of multimedia authoring with dyslexic learners: a case study
Author(s) -
Dimitriadi Yota
Publication year - 2001
Publication title -
british journal of educational technology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.79
H-Index - 95
eISSN - 1467-8535
pISSN - 0007-1013
DOI - 10.1111/1467-8535.00197
Subject(s) - presentation (obstetrics) , multimedia , computer science , reading (process) , set (abstract data type) , reflection (computer programming) , mathematics education , psychology , linguistics , medicine , philosophy , radiology , programming language
This paper reports on the findings of a case study set up to explore the possible benefits that dyslexic learners might have when engaging in the creation of their own multimedia project. Two children with specific learning difficulties worked with the author to develop a multimedia presentation. The children developed authoring skills (such as planning and drafting, composition, revision and reflection, proof reading and presentation) and became active, motivated learners. It is believed that the open‐ended character of a multimedia authoring package can encourage creative thinking and interest for content and style of presentation.