Monday, September 28, 2015

Lesson 15: Understanding Hypermedia



                 Hypermedia is nothing but a multimedia packaged as educational computer software information is presented & student activities are integrated in a virtual learning environment. Examples are some of the educational IT applications such as:
  v  Tutorial software package
  v  Knowledge webpages
  v  Simulation instructional games
  v  Learning project management
                The presentation of information-learning activities in hypermedia is said to be sequenced in a non-linear manner. Understanding the use of hypermedia in educational context is important to insure their successful integration in the teaching-learning process.
                   Characteristics of hypermedia application
     1.)    Learner control
    2.)    Learner wide range of navigation routes
    3.)    Variety of media

                Instructional events useful for teachers when using hypermedia: 
  
            a)      Get the learner’s attention
          b)      Recall prior learning
          c)       Inform students of objective
          d)      Introduce software & its distinctive features
          e)      Guide learning, eliciting performance
          f)       Provide learning feedback
          g)      Assess performance
          h)      Enhance retention & learning transfer

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