Sound/Video Intro
   
 
A WIT 2001 Advanced Module Developed by Pamela Greyer
 
Sound Adapted and Updated from a 1999 Special Topics Module by Michael Lach

 

Adding Sounds & Movies To Web Pages

Please read the Teaching Guide.

The Web has become more than just a medium that serves us colorful graphics and text.  As you surf through various Web sites, you'll notice that more pages have sound, animations, movie clips, or provide you with engaging interactive capabilities. As technology becomes more advanced, it also becomes more affordable. With a few free downloads, the tutorials in this module, and a bit of creativity, you can incorporate sound and movies in your classroom and personal Web pages just like a pro.

Topics In This Module

Sound & Movie Formats
Tutorials
Activities
Resources
Teaching Guide

From this module you will:

  • Understand the various formats of sound and movie files
  • Become familiar with media players for playback of sound and video files
  • Be able to locate sound and movie files on the Internet and download to a local drive
  • Learn how to link and embed sound and movie files in a Web Page
  • Be introduced to the basics of creating your own sound and movie files
  • Have sample activities that can be adapted for use in your classroom

 

 

 

 

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