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Preconference workshops require advance registration,
and fees for these special extended-length workshops are in addition
to the normal Summer Conference registration fees. All preconference
workshops were held Wednesday, June 6, 2007.
| 8:30 am
- 11:30 am |
Morning
Sessions ($149 per person) |
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| Adobe Intermediate Video Techniques |
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Explore how the unified interface and integrated
workflow make it easier than ever to move projects and files
between Adobe Creative Suite 3 Production Premium software
components. This session will begin with Adobe Bridge and
then move through a workflow including Photoshop, Illustrator,
Adobe Premiere Pro®, and After Effects®. Other techniques
that will be explored include moving animations between After
Effects and Flash, working with sound files in Soundbooth™,
and outputting to multiple media types using Encore®.
Adobe Professional Training Staff |
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Hit the Ground Running:
Making the Most of Your Second Life |
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| Looking for a richer, creative, social experience?
A new play environment that encourages experimentation? Come
explore the possibilities of creating a "second life." In
this hands-on session, discover what virtual worlds are all
about. Create your own avatar, acquire basic Second Life skills,
find the best places to shop and meet others. This workshop
will also examine, use and evaluate tools available for educators
on the NMC Campus and elsewhere in Second Life to support teaching
and learning. Discover how to create note cards, upload powerpoints,
stream audio and video and record chats. Explore informal and
formal learning spaces in this virtual world and learn what
resources are available. Become involved with this vibrant
community on the 3-D web!
Heidi Trotta, Seton Hall University
Nick Noakes, Hong Kong University of Science & Technology |
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| 8:30 am - 4:00 pm |
All Day
Sessions ($249 per person) |
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| Apple Final Cut Pro |
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| This day-long class is a great opportunity to
get started on Final Cut Pro. In a hands-on environment you'll
learn how to navigate around the user interface, edit your
video, trim and adjust your edit points, even set up transitions
like dissolve and fades, as well as begin to work with your
audio tracks. This class is ideal for those of you who are
experiencing Final Cut Pro hands-on for the first time and
for editors who are interested in improving their skills on
this industry-standard tool.
Apple Professional Training Staff |
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| Designing Games for Education |
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| Modern-day videogames can provide the rich worlds and complex narratives required in education. Harnessing this potential calls for an understanding of the principles underlying successful games, and how to apply them. This workshop will provide faculty, developers, and administrators hands-on experience in designing and assessing an educational videogame. The methodology employed is both scalable and sustainable, and the knowledge gained can be put to use immediately.
Ruben R. Puentedura, Hippasus |
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| 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm |
Afternoon
Sessions ($149 per person) |
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| Adobe Intermediate Design Techniques |
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Upgrade your skills with the latest features
in Adobe® Creative Suite® 3 Design
Premium software. This session will focus on integrating
the applications to create the most effective workflow. Some
of the techniques that this session will explore include
opening native Photoshop® files in Illustrator®,
importing them into InDesign® layouts or Flash® projects,
and copying them into Dreamweaver®. Open Illustrator
files in Photoshop and import them into InDesign layouts
or Flash projects. Open and edit Adobe PDF files in Illustrator
and Photoshop, and place them in InDesign layouts—even
place one InDesign layout into another InDesign layout.
Adobe Professional Training Staff |
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| Virtual World Construction: Building a Project in Second Life |
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Second Life is a fascinating 3D virtual world, but how do we develop the many skills needed to create and control the environment? Come join the fun as we apply various building, texturing, animation, and scripting techniques to complete a project. Emphasis is on planning, design, skill development, integration, collaboration and modification of project characteristics. This session covers basic terminology through intermediate skills and includes free project resources.
Cynthia Calongne, Colorado Technical University |
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| Video Production for Education |
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Using After Effects and Flash, multimedia
designers and developers can create memorable educational
experiences that engage and inspire today's online learners.
With these powerful tools, the video presentation has achieved
a new level of sophistication. This workshop will examine
how students learn and the benefits that video presentations
may provide in increasing learning potential. The session
will also examine the video production process from planning
to shooting green screen video and synching video with animation
in a Flash SWF file.
Julie Wuebker, Franklin University
Lou Anne Manning, Franklin University
Barbara Fennema, Franklin University
Richard Shoop, Franklin University
Kevin Sturdevant, Franklin University
Tom Dewey, Franklin University
Ted Coffman, Franklin University |
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