Final Multimedia Project: The DESIGN Phase Outline

Project Title: Beware! The Digital Classroom

General Goal:
To dispel the negative connotations and fears of the use of technology in the classroom through exposure to useful methods of educational resources.

Specific Outcomes:
  • Awareness of the benefits and usefulness of classroom technology.
  • Using social media as a means to build relationships in the classroom.
  • Social media as a means to build relationships and a conducive learning environmentWho will

Who will use this project?
This project is geared towards elementary and middle level teachers (grades K-8). This project is also for the parents of students in grades K-8. Teachers and parents in this range are those who have reservations on the usage of technology as a means of learning.


Content Outline

1. Addressing the Fear of Technology and Facing It

A. Problems and suggestions for solutions

B. Setting boundaries, knowing your limits

C. Establishing a digital network


2. Easy to Use Tools and Resources

A. How to introduce to parents and teachers

B. Digitizing the classroom

C. Organizing assignments and starting small


3. Using Social Media Educationally

A. Why does social media bother me?

B. Strategies to use social media responsibly

C. The benefits on effective usage of social media