Multimedia Scrapbook

Using a Multimedia Scrapbook in the classroom is a new tool that I just recently explored.  Basically, a multimedia scrapbook is a collection of information about a topic using different medias such as: images, videos, sound clips, and Internet links.  Students can sift through a variety of Internet sites that focus on a topic.  They can copy information (maps, quotations, facts, images, sounds clips, videos, ect.) into different presentation software (reports, slide shows, collages, bulletin boards, or web pages).   

Directions for creating a MULTIMEDIA SCRAPBOOK:

1. Explore Internet websites (I would start by creating a list and topic for all student to explore).  Search for facts, quotes, images, video clips, sound clips, and examples that would reflect the topic.

2. When students find something of value that they would like to use in their scrapbook, make sure they look for copyright use.  Have the students learn to gain permission from the publisher, even if copyright allows access.

3. Copy or Save text or images that they are allowed to use into pdf files or word processing files. 

4. Once all the information that they want is collected, have the students start creating their Multimedia Scrapbook. Students can create their own webpage or just simply start with pulling all their pieces into a wiki, powerpoint, or other tools to begin. 

Here is an example of a person who created a personal multimedia scrapbook, using images, music, and text:  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gmdAi6sVf18