Multidisciplinary collaboration and the development of multimedia resources: The images for Teaching Education Project

The University of Exeter heads the Images for Teaching Education Project wh ich has developed multi-media products under Phase 2 of the Teaching and Le arning Technology Programme. An aim of the project was to investigate the e ducational potential of a range of image-based multimedia formats. Products include videodiscs, videotapes, Photo CDs, and Photo CD portfolios with co mputer- and paper-based support materials; some of the latter are linked to images through barcodes. The management of the project and the development of the products, which in volved specialists in subjects, the design and use of educational materials , the production and use of images and sound, and the evaluation of teachin g and learning, are described in a national context. The processes and outc omes of collaboration are discussed and the importance of a multidisciplina ry approach is emphasized.