Multimedia, Hypermedia

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Multimedia, Hypermedia Distance Learning

• by
• Terry Menard
• ETEC 0602 GP1 (35314)
• Technology and the School Curriculum
• Nova Southeastern University
• April 1, 2006

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Multimedia in Our World

• We live in a multimedia world, surrounded by
  images, movement, and sound. So perhaps it is
  not surprising that part of our human evolution
  has focused on making our technology reflect the
  color and clamor of our surroundings. In
  educational technology, multimedia has been a
  steadily growing presence for sometime (Robyler,
  2006).

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Multimedia

• Multimedia is a combination of media.
• Still Pictures
• Sound
• Motion Video
• Animation

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Hypermedia

• Hypermedia is linked or interactive media.
• Database Software Computers
• Authoring Tools Interactive Software
• WWW Internet

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Distance Learning

• It is the acquisition of knowledge at a distance
  through the use of various technologies.
• Student research using the Internet
• Online classroom materials
• Web-based lessons
• Virtual courses programs

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Teaching and Learning with Multimedia
Hypermedia

• Multimedia Hypermedia can be used for all
  learning styles.
• Visual learners video, still pictures,
  simulations
• Audio learners lecture, audio software, CD, or
  tape
• Kinesthetic learners presentation software,
  authoring tools

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Reasons to Use Multimedia Hypermedia

• Technology influences student academic
  performance.
• It develops higher-order thinking skills.
• It improves student motivation, attitude and
  interest in learning.

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Reasons to Use Multimedia Hypermedia

• It can help prepare students for careers of today
  and the future.
• Low-performing and at-risk students receive
  needed support.
• Students will be technologically literate and
  proficient.

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Advantages of Distance Learning

• Distance learning promotes the following
• the process of discovery and learning
• cooperating in collaborative work
• exchanging and sharing with others no matter
  when, where, or with whom

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Advantages of Distance Learning

• When used in early childhood students can
• discover, acquire, and use written language
• learn a foreign language, science, music, and art
• use technology to communicate and access
  information

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The Future Now

• Technology has been integrated into all aspects
  and routines of our daily lives. Multimedia and
  hypermedia tools are intricate in providing
  students with the ability to prosper with the
  changing demands of society. To accomplish this
  goal, it is imperative that we integrate these
  technologies into our curriculum and instruction
  today.

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References

• Robyler, M.D. (2006). Integrating Educational
  Technology into Teaching (4th ed.) Columbus,
  Ohio Pearson Education/Merrill College
  Publishing Company.