MULTIMEDIA AND INTERACTIVE

LEARNING

By Kevin Vincent

ITEC 299

Multimedia

Combines two or more forms of communication.

Can include audio, video, text, animations, and still images.

Examples of Multimedia

Television Newspapers Textbooks

The internet

Podcasts

Short video or audio files on many topics You can subscribe to your favorites for

quick updates Accessible on iPods, tablets, and

computers Easy for anyone to make

Examples of Podcasts

Screencasts

Digital recordings of the actions on a computer screen

Usually with audio narration Great learning tool for learning computer

technologies Can be created for free using Screenr!

Examples

This class!

My ExperienceQ: Most interesting learning technology?

A: Multimedia! It combines different forms of communication into one source. Good for both visual and verbal learners.

Q: What technology worked the least?

A: Podcasts. Most were all audio, not good for a visual learner.

Q: What do you want to explore in the future?

A: I think screencasts have a lot of promise as a learning tool. Especially for a visual learner like myself.

The Future

I will continue to utilize multimedia and podcasts as I enter nursing school to keep up to date on the latest news concerning my profession.

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