The Application of Flash in Web-Based Multimedia Courseware Development

Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to introduce some new functions achieved in a web-based multimedia courseware, which is developed by Flash software and used by part-time graduate students. Design/methodology/approach: The courseware uses Adobe Flash CS3 as its development software, which suppo...

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Published in:Interactive Technology and Smart Education 2009-01, Vol.6 (4), p.268
Main Authors: Chen, Jun, Wang, Zu-Yuan, Wu, Yuren
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Advantages
Animation
China
Class Activities
Cognitive Style
Computer Interfaces
Computer Software
Constructivism (Learning)
Core curriculum
Courseware
Distance Education
Education
Educational Technology
Electronic Learning
Foreign Countries
Graduate Students
Instructional Design
Integrated Learning Systems
Internet
Learning
Learning Activities
Multimedia Instruction
Multimedia Materials
Networks
Online Courses
Part Time Students
Programming
Student Centered Learning
Students
Synchronous Communication
Teaching Methods
Teaching Models
Technological change
Traffic control
Video Technology
Web Based Instruction
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Summary:Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to introduce some new functions achieved in a web-based multimedia courseware, which is developed by Flash software and used by part-time graduate students. Design/methodology/approach: The courseware uses Adobe Flash CS3 as its development software, which supports Actionscript language, FMS and FLV technology as well. Findings: The courseware developed by Flash can meet the needs of students because of its high speed and interaction in network. Practical implications: Some part-time graduate students have already used this courseware system. Compared with the traditional online courseware, students like this kind of courseware more for its humanized interface. It is no more a question to achieve internet face-to-face conversation and streaming media play because Flash supports FMS and FLV technology. Originality/value: The paper summarizes experiences in using Flash to develop a web-based multimedia courseware and it is valuable to those who intend to develop an educational platform for teaching and training. (Contains 2 plates.)
ISSN:1741-5659
1758-8510
DOI:10.1108/17415650911009245