Multimedia in the Classroom Eva Muentes ETEC 562 November 11, 2002

Multimedia Using a computer to bring together a range of media,text, photographs and diagrams, sounds and moving images, to communicate ideas or information.

Incorporated into traditional computer-based instructional activities Multimedia Incorporated into traditional computer-based instructional activities Tutorials Drills Simulations Talking books

Advantages – Students More diverse experiences May be easier to understand Redundancy in multiple formats Allow experiences outside the classrooms

Advantages - Instructors Improve the flow and clarity of lectures More coherent and organized Easy to incorporate graphs, charts, movies, and sounds

Disadvantages - Students Lack of imagination Students may not have the academic skills necessary

Disadvantages - Instructors Preparation is time consuming Lots of training Computer-based instruction can replace classroom instruction

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