The Underground Railroad in Ohio Interactive DVD-ROM ______________________________ Eboney Kimbrough This presentation will probably involve audience discussion, which will create action items. Use PowerPoint to keep track of these action items during your presentation In Slide Show, click on the right mouse button Select “Meeting Minder” Select the “Action Items” tab Type in action items as they come up Click OK to dismiss this box This will automatically create an Action Item slide at the end of your presentation with your points entered.

Overview Introduction Product Description Development Tools Demonstrate Proof of Design Conclusions & Recommendations

Introduction What is the Underground Railroad? –Symbolic term given to the routes enslaved Black Americans took to gain their freedom as they traveled, often as far as Canada and Mexico. Ohio was the focal point of freedom for many. –Many are uneducated on the fact that the Underground Railroad ran through Ohio, needless to say its important contribution to its operation.

Introduction Cont. There are websites on the subject of the Underground Railroad, but few are specific to Ohio’s contribution. There does not exist an interactive and simulation media that is dedicated to people’s education on the Underground Railroad as it pertains to Ohio.

Product Description Interactive Multi-Media DVD-ROM about the Underground Railroad in Ohio. The DVD-ROM is targeted for ages 13 and up, who have little or no knowledge of the history of the Underground Railroad in Ohio.

Product Description Cont. Provides a hands-on learning approach –Music –Video –Text –Graphics –Animation. Divided into 4 categories –History –Conductors –Freedom Stations –The National Underground Railroad Freedom Center.

Development Tools Navigation –Macromedia Authorware 6.5 Animation –Macromedia Flash MX –Swish Video Capturing & Editing –Pinnacle Studio 8 –Dazzle DV –Adobe Premiere 6 Design –Adobe Photoshop 7

Proof of Design C:\Senior Design 3\Final Product\Copy of SeniorDesign.exe C:\Senior Design 3\Final Product\Copy of SeniorDesign.exe

Conclusions & Recommendations Obstacles –Trivia game Achievement –Education Multimedia tools The Underground Railroad in Ohio Future goals – Tech Expo –Continue Research –Present to the Freedom Center

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