ACCU/LITERACY BREAKTHROUGHS

2000/03

Malaysian Nursery Rhymes on Multimedia CD-ROM

MALAYSIA

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The paper explains the National Library's initiative to produce the first Malaysian Children Nursery Rhymes in Malay Language on Multimedia CD-ROM. This has been done with a view to create an awareness and computer literacy among children.

Objectives

The main Objectives of the project are:

	To revitalize and promote local nursery rhymes and present them in multimedia format to capture children's interest;
	To preserve and popularize indigenous children's nursery rhymes among children of the new generation;
	To encourage local publishers to embark on publishing children's multimedia production;
	To increase and enhance the usage of Malay language through simulation rhymes and games for educational purposes and for developing creative minds amongst children; and
	To promote elctronic publishing in Malaysia.

Partners

	National Library of Malaysia
	Hypermedia Resource Centre for Children
	Esso production Malaysia Inc.
	Directorate of Community Education (DIKMAS)

Input

The critical Inputs provided for the project include:

	Combination of various computer hardware; and
	Audio-visual cassettes for children 12 years and under.

Process

Mekktoon Sdn. Bhd was entrusted to design creatively the local children nursery rhymes on Multimedia CD-ROM. Features of the CD-ROM include:

	Eight rhymes.
	Animated dictionaries.
	Two games.
	Internet connectivity.
	Files on Pentium PC & power Mac.

Output

	Inculcation, promotion and stimulation of interest in Malay children about the national folk literature.
	Enhanced use of modern information technology in promoting literacy and educational entertainment.
	Promotion of mutual cooperation and fruitful collaboration among various Partners engaged in literacy activities.

Strengths

Weaknesses

Name of Author & Implementation Organisation

(name)

Ms. Siti Aishah Sheikh KADIR

(position)

Head, Library Research Division

(organisation name)

National Library of Malaysia

(mailing address)

232, Jalan Tun Razak 50572 Kuala Lumpur, MALAYSIA

(phone)

60-3-2943488

(fax)

60-3-2927502

(e-mail)

egg@nlm.pnm.my

(URL)

http://www.pnm.my

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