Interactive multimedia is often used to develop learning objects that can be used for independent learning or in conjunction with a class session. Such learning objects can include but are not limited to interactive video with integrated practice activities, multimedia scenarios, application simulations, virtual flashcards among others.
Be aware that interactive multimedia products may not be accessible by individuals with visual or hearing impairments and thus should ideally be accompanied by a transcript and close captioning.
Anki
Anki allows users to create flashcards for drill and practice study. The flashcards supports images, audio, video, and scientific notation.
Device Agnostic
Articulate
Articulate Storyline allows users to build highly interactive online learning modules for delivery in Flash, HTML5 and iOS.
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- Download Software (Trial)
Camtasia*
Camtasia (Mac) and Camtasia Studio (PC) allow users to create, edit, and produce video from a variety of sources including screencast, PowerPoint, and built from scratch with images, movie clips, etc. The product is easy to use and provides a variety of advanced editing options at an affordable price. Check with the Dartmouth Computer Store for educational pricing.
Captivate*
Adobe Captivate is a learning module development tool that can be used to author software demonstrations, simulations, and randomized quizzes in Flash and HTML 5 format. It can also be used for screencasts, podcasts, and the conversion of Microsoft PowerPoint presentations for consumption on the web, CDs, and iBook, or a course management system.
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- Free Trial Download – Requires account creation/login
- Video Tutorials
- Creating a Learning Object using PowerPoint and Captivate 8
Keynote
Keynote is a slide show presentation program developed by Apple.
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- Download App ($9.99)
- App comes free on newer iPads
PowerPoint*
PowerPoint is a slide show presentation program developed by Microsoft. Geisel supports Microsoft PowerPoint for Mac, PC, and the iPad.
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- Download App (Free)
QStream
Qstream is widely used by some of the world’s top medical centers and healthcare leaders to educate clinicians on a range of topics, including patient safety, infection control, emergency medicine, palliative care and advanced life support. Developed at Harvard Medical School, Qstream is scientifically proven to increase knowledge retention.
Device Agnostic
Quizlet
Quizlet allows users to create flashcards, tests, and study games that make learning fun and engaging for students. Quizlet works online or via the Quizlet app. Anyone can create and share Quizlet interactions free. Just create an account.
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- Download App (Free)
Device Agnostic
References
The following are a list of references about the use of interactive multimedia in teaching and learning.
- Applying the science of learning to Medical Education
- Just enough but not too much interactivity leads to better clinical skills performance after a computer assisted learning module
- Multimedia learning theories and online instruction
*Tools that appear with an asterisk on the pages are commonly used at the Geisel School of Medicine.