An Evaluative Framework for Selecting Multimedia

Abstract

This article presents a framework for evaluating the design of multimedia programmes intended for use in training. The evaluative framework incorporates principles of adult learning theory, motivation theory, and task analysis as applied to training. Multimedia design features that will realise these principles are enumerated. The issue of systematic professional review of commercial materials is also addressed.

A curriculum design for sport tourism studies in South Africa

“…Principles that will guide the curriculum design process are linked to the adult learning principles mentioned above. The instructional principles as outlined by Palmer and Rhodes (1997) It is necessary to review specific sport tourism curricula. Sport tourism is progressing encouragingly as an academic discipline worldwide.…”

“…Principles that will guide the curriculum design process are linked to the adult learning principles mentioned previously. The instructional principles as outlined by Palmer and Rhodes (1997) Based upon the intent o f the design to effect desired changes in how learners think and how they act with regard to undertaking sport tourism tasks and activities, the curriculum designer deemed these principles to be essential to the design. In terms of the principle of meaningful application, the tasks and learning activities will be related to situations to which the learners can reasonably expect to encounter in the sport tourism industry.…”

“…The intent o f the curriculum design is to effect desired changes in how students think and how they act with regard to undertaking sport tourism. Principles that guided the curriculum design process are linked to adult learning principles and instructional principles as outlined by Palmer and Rhodes (1997).…”

“…Demonstrate skills of written reporting of sport tourism problems and issues.Principles that guided the curriculum design process are linked to the adult learning principles mentioned previously. The instructional principles as outlined byPalmer and Rhodes (1997) articulated as curriculum principles for the purposes of this dissertation, include the following:…”