Objectives

1. Outline required/recommended hardware and software resources.
2. List advantages and disadvantages of various grouping strategies.
3. Differentiate between short-term and long-term activities.
4. Design a lesson plan or instructional unit with a multimedia activity.

Introduction and Purpose

After you have determined the standards, learning outcomes, and assessment measures, it’s time to design the lesson/multimedia activity. There are many issues that must be considered when designing an activity, including:

• Available resources
• Grouping strategy
• Appropriate length or duration