Part of the Peripherals glossary: ASIO (Audio Stream Input/Output), developed by Steinberg, is a cross-platform, multi-channel audio transfer protocol that is being adopted by many of the manufacturers of audio/MIDI sequencing applications. It allows software to have access to the multi-channel capabilities of a wide range of powerful sound cards.
Conceptual design. Conceptual Design is an umbrella term given to all forms of non-aesthetic design management disciplines. It is an early phase of the design process, in which the broad outlines of function and form of s are articulated. It includes the design of interactions, experiences, processes and strategies.
Being a stickler to the details on each step of the way is crucial to the success of the design stage. In the design phase focus is on the learning objectives, content, subject matter analysis, exercise, lesson planning, assessment instruments used and media selection. The design phase needs to be specific. Each element of the instructional design plan must be executed with attention to details.