Multimedia Production

MULTIMEDIA PRODUCTION 4(1+3)

Lesson 1 : Multimedia - Concept, Importance and Application

Characteristics of Multimedia

• It can increase the impact of the message or impact on the user.
• Multimedia systems involve interactivity
• Content can be selected by user learning style (learn by doing)
• Involves multi-senses
• Can involve more than one input device
• Can be structured to build on previous learning
• Can have feedback on performance
• Can be repeated (over and over)
• Information on demand, as required, controlled by the user, can be self-paced, cross referenced via hyperlinks / hypertext (navigation buttons)
• Involves the user in the presentation
• Allows input, provides output
• It is generally dynamic, not static
• The instruction can be provided when and where desired or necessary.
• The teaching and learning can be more interesting and interactive
• The delivery of instruction can be more standardized.
• The length of time needed for instruction can be reduced.