Multimedia computer support for a course in ground control
- Univ. of Missouri, Rolla, MO (United States)
A prototype multimedia compact disc (CD) was created using the facilities at the Rock Mechanics and Explosives Research Center (RMERC) of the University of Missouri-Rolla (UMR) to teach a portion of a course in Ground Control. Multimedia computers offer an environment where audio-visual presentations can be made in an interactive fashion. Together with relevant animation clips, video clips, and 3-D representations, the difficulties in describing mining processes and earth structures can be overcome. This paper describes the experience gained in preparing interactive multimedia lectures on computers. The hardware and software used in creating the sound commentary, 3-D graphics, animation clips, video clips, and movies are listed. The structure of the program and how interactivity was achieved is explained in detail. Such an instructional tool is not only an excellent supplement to regular courses but it also is an inexpensive and effective way of providing distance education for mining engineers working at remote locations scattered all over the country.
- OSTI ID:
- 525978
- Report Number(s):
- CONF-960664-; TRN: 97:003476-0019
- Resource Relation:
- Conference: 5. conference on the use of computers in the coal industry, Morgantown, WV (United States), 9-12 Jun 1996; Other Information: PBD: 1996; Related Information: Is Part Of Proceedings of the 5th conference on the use of computers in the coal industry; Thompson, S.D.; Grayson, R.L.; Wang, Y.J. [eds.]; PB: 234 p.
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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