Topic 3
Topic 3
Multimedia Presentation
MULTIMEDIA
Multimedia is an essential avenue to
transform unique adaptations of a literary
genre, thus, making learning outputs
interesting and productive. To have a
creative adaptation of literary genres, the
following concepts have to take into
considerations.
MULTIMEDIA AND ITS CONCEPTS
A multimedia is any electronic application used to teach lessons or
to further educate learners on a particular topic. It is a presentation
of material that uses both words and pictures in a combination of
text, voice, picture, or video. Using interactive digital tools to tell
a story is called digital storytelling and often uses a combination
of multimedia venues to complete the task. The use of multimedia
allows educational ideas and materials to be presented in a more
artistic, inspired, and engaging way.
VARIOUS COMPONENTS OF
MULTIMEDIA
Disadvantages of Using
Multimedia
Characteristics of Multimedia
• Multimedia can be used in the presentations, making them more fun
and interesting.
• A multimedia presentation has various viewing options such as
projector or a media player and the like.
• You can also download the multimedia presentation or play it live.
• The technology of multimedia can also be used to make the
information be conveyed more easily to the user.
• Multimedia technology has improved the learning experience by
combining various forms of media together.
Characteristics of Multimedia
• A Multimedia system has four basic characteristics:
• Multimedia systems must be computer controlled.
• Multimedia systems are integrated.
• The information they handle must be represented digitally.
• The interface to the final presentation of media is
usually interactive.
Benefits of Using Multimedia
• Digital storytelling allows students to improve their knowledge
about a specific subject and increases skills such as writing,
researching and reading.
• Using multimedia improve a learner’s overall academic
performance. In particular, multimedia in the classroom is used for
self-directed learning or SDL.
• Students manage their time and assess what needs to be included
in their learning activities. This style of learning is used mostly with
older students who already know how to manipulate many of the
multimedia venues available to them.
Disadvantages of Using Multimedia
Other disadvantages of multimedia are as follows:
• Information overload
• Misuse of multimedia
• Limited interaction
• Consume a lot of time
• Dependent on marketing
• Resource intensive
• Requires huge investment
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