New multimedia modules in CAEME CD-ROM series: Wave motion and mechanics

Abstract

This paper presents two modules of multimedia lessons developed for the center of excellence for multimedia education (CAEME) CD-ROM series. The first module is a lesson on vibration and wave motion, and the other is concerned with lessons of mechanics. The developed lessons contain several multimedia assets, i.e., text, graphics, audio, video, movie, and animation. In developing these modules, emphasis has been placed on increasing the interactivity, and hence is expected to be of broader use by seniors in high schools and freshman in engineering.

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