A simple treatment approach

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This resource is about creating a basic treatment for the idea regarding a multimedia element. The idea of the treatment is to be a simple description of the multimedia object, with timings and the basic video and audio. This definition of the treatment^[1] has been taken from wikipedia and should be considered in relation to the storyboard^[2].

The Basic Treatment

the treatment will consist of;

a header that provides the subject, a brief description of the multimedia object, the learning outcomes and where the object will be embedded.
a series of rows for each segment; icons providing visual queues to content, segment theme, duration (in minutes), counter indicating where in the overall multimedia the segment begins, a detailed description of the segment, description of the video, description of the audio (could be the actual script)
a footer that includes all references to other open content, and all the personal information of the artist.

Example

Introduction to OpenOffice Writer
In this multimedia object the learner will experience a first look at word processing with OpenOffice Writer. Upon completion of this short video the learner will be able to;

identify two important reasons for using a word processor
describe three word processed documents used within an educational setting
differentiate between simple and complex documents
describe the steps in creating a new document, add text and save the file
identify why the use of templates is important
output a file to the printer

Object Location: Getting started with the Writer Application


theme	duration	counter	description	video	audio	notes
Introduction	1:20	0:00	An introduction stressing the importance of using word processors in education. Provide some examples...	talking head captured using computer camera	voice captured during video recording, subjects include; welcome to word processing what is word processing? importance of word processing in teaching beginner, intermediate to advanced capabilities used extensively in business ability to standardize using templates	lighting will be important have a dark background dress professionally
Samples	0:40	1:20	Have a video of some sample documents from a teaching situation a voice should be included describing each document	Use a video camera to capture document fly-bys with a beginner, intermediate, advanced, business and templates types of documents	audio should accompany the fly-by	images should be white pages on a white background documents should have a similar theme (i.e. anchor school) include concept of electronic forms using Writer and business / school administration
Simple to Complex	0:40	2:00	Show three different documents; one a simple letter, a white paper with advanced graphics and one more of an electronic form	haved three distinct documents from the same organization with increasing complexity	highlight how documents can build upon one another and become increasingly complex meeting different needs; letters to whitepapers to electronic forms	again images should be white pages on a white background an anchor theme is important
Editing a letter	1:30	2:40	Creating a new document, editing a simple letter, saving the file and printing	have a simple screencast using OpenOffice Writer to create a new letter, add text, format, save the file	audio to accompany letter creation	stay within the anchor theme
Summary	0:45	4:10	Describe the outcomes of the module in relation to the module content	talking head again	voice captured during video recording, subjects include; review of word processing importance of word processing in teaching beginner, intermediate to advanced capabilities used extensively in business provide branding for institution where documents can accompany each other and build upon each other ability to standardize using templates	None
Departing Question	0:05	4:55	A brief question to force some reflection upon the module	talking head again	voice captured during video recording, questions include; Can you identify four word processing documents within your school or institution? What do you see as the main elements of a template?	None

Author: Peter Rawsthorne
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Icon usage descriptions

- provide the objectives for the overall multimedia object
- a video segment of a talking head
- an audio segment
- a photograph or image
- a video segment
- a screencast
- an animation
- a new idea
- a question
- a key point
- a summary