1. Multimedia, Hypermedia & Distance Learningby
Terry Menard
ETEC 0602 – GP1 (35314)
Technology and the School Curriculum
Nova Southeastern University
April 1, 2006

2. 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).

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

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

5. 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

6. 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

7. 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.

8. 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.

9. 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

10. 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

11. 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.

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