Chinook Multimedia Inc.
Virtual Solutions - Tangible Results
b Design & Development
Project
Cells & Batteries
Client
Pearson Education Canada
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Services
E-Learning & Web-Based Training: e-Learning, design, storyboarding, authoring, editing, programming | Graphic Design: animations
Testimonial
"Chinook brought to the project a high level of technical expertise, creativity and responsiveness. The products included features such as staged approaches, dynamic feedback, user options saved between stages and animations. Pearson and, I believe, Alberta Education, were pleased with the outcome. These learning objects are now used by students across Alberta." - Reid McAlpine, Science Publisher School Division, Pearson Education Canada
Description
Chinook Multimedia worked with subject matter experts to provide an initial concept and draft storyboard to Pearson Education and Alberta Education. We then developed the storyboard and programmed the learning object within a collaborative environment. Development proved to be iterative, accommodating feedback from multiple participants. The learning object is based on constructivist principles.
We were very fortunate to work with the Author Group, composed of former high school science teachers. They contributed immensely to the vision and instructional design of the learning object as well as authoring most of the text. Reid McAlpine provided expert guidance on behalf of Pearson Education Canada. Bernie Galbraith managed the project for Alberta Education and ensured the accuracy of all content.
We were very fortunate to work with the Author Group, composed of former high school science teachers. They contributed immensely to the vision and instructional design of the learning object as well as authoring most of the text. Reid McAlpine provided expert guidance on behalf of Pearson Education Canada. Bernie Galbraith managed the project for Alberta Education and ensured the accuracy of all content.
Challenges
The learning design proved to be the most challenging aspect of this project. In a live classroom setting, all students seldom have access to a lab in which they can manipulate the variables that determine how a battery performs. There may not be enough cells, or they may be damaged.
In this learning object, students can manipulate each variable and obtain scientifically accurate results. They can experiment with the type of electrode, type of electrolyte, concentration of the electrolyte, and temperature of the electrolyte to determine the optimal configuration for a cell. The results of each phase of the experiment are saved in the XML file.
In this learning object, students can manipulate each variable and obtain scientifically accurate results. They can experiment with the type of electrode, type of electrolyte, concentration of the electrolyte, and temperature of the electrolyte to determine the optimal configuration for a cell. The results of each phase of the experiment are saved in the XML file.
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