hypermedia. Most educational IT applications. Characteristics of hypermedia applications. Hypermedia -Is nothing but multimedia.
-but this time packaged as an
educational computer software where information is presented and student activities are integrated in a virtual learning environment. Hypermedia
-Can be example as one of the
multimedia application.
-Is not to be constrained to be text
based. It can include other media. Most educational IT applications are hypermedia and these include:
Tutorial software packages
Knowledge webpage
Simulation instructional games
Learning project management
The presentation of information- learning activities in hypermedia is said to be sequenced in a non- linear manner
WORLD WIDE WEB is the best
example of hypermedia. Characteristics of hypermedia applications 1. Learner Control.
2. Learner wide range of
navigation routes.
3. Variety of media. Learner Control
-The learners makes his own
decisions on the path, flow or events of instruction. Learner wide range of navigation routes
-The learner controls the sequence
and pace of his path depending on his ability and motivation. Variety of media
-Hypermedia includes more than
one media (text, graphics, audio, animation and video clip) but does not necessarily use all types of media in one presentation. Given all its capabilities, hypermedia still does not replace lifes experience and learning from nature and life. CONCLUSION: In the use of hypermedia the following instructional events will prove useful to the teacher:
Get the learners attention
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