Hypermedia

Hypermedia

What is Hypermedia?

Hypermedia

“The seamless integration of all modern modes of information, words graphics, video and sound, all combined onto the pages of a magic book, the modern personal computer.”

Three levels of hypermedia in

education

This level hinders students from acquiring information, building sophisticated critical thinking and developing the habit of making connections with facts or information learned.

Level 1 Read-only Hypermedia

Research at this level suggests that fortraining to be effective the learnermust be actively engaged in the

learningprocess, and the training itself must bemeaningful and relevant to the

learnerscurrent needs (Knowles, 1970).

Level 2 Participatory Hypermedia

At this level, the hypermedia enablesstudents to explore and construct theirown learning.

Level 3 Exploratory Hypermedia

Other media used in

Hypermedia

is a computer authoring tool for the Macintosh computer.

HyperCard

Hypercard Version before 2.0

Hypercard Version 2.0

The Hypermedia Learning Station

To create a hypermedia learning station, one should interface with the computer a variety of hardware, such as, but not limited to, videodisc and CD – ROM.

Supports freeze frame, step motion, slow motion, and direct frame access.

Videodisc

Can hold ASD11 text, images, tables, audio, full – motion, animation, CAD diagrams, indexes, table of contents, and a standard directory.

CD - ROM

Hardware and Software

Requirements

May include variety of images, sound, or information.

These may include a videodisc and CD – ROM, MacRecorder, Scanner, MIDI device, and digital cameras.

New technological cameras record the images to a small disk instead of film.

Digital Camera

Allows users to create, edit and add sounds to Hypercard stacks and borrow sounds from other Macintosh sources.

MacRecorder

Is a standard interface for computer access to high – quality musical devices.

MIDI Devices

It enables us to put images, such as drawings and photographs into our stack.

Scanner

Is a high – level English – like

programming language.

Hypertalk

Is a single computer screen information.

Cards

Is a container for text.

It can have a variety of shapes or attributes.

Fields

Group Activit

y

1.Everybody must participate in the activity.

2.Do your work quietly.3. Finish your work within the time

limit.4. Clean your mess after doing the

activity.5. Present your work to the class.

Standard in doing the activity:

Inexpensive

Easy to learn

Easy to store

Easy to link

Fun

Advantages of Hypermedia

Confusing

Complex at the scripting level

Difficult to project

Platform – specific

Disadvantages of Hypermedia

Directions: Write T if

the statement is true and

F I the statement is false.

_____1. The learner is able to take full control to construct and collaborate learning upon the use of Hypermedia._____2. Teachers and students who can create lessons and presentations easily through Hypermedia is a disadvantage._____3. By using Hypermedia in Education, students are assisted in learning the skills they will need to live successfully in the 21st century._____4. Hypermedia does not foster improvement in the students’ critical thinking._____5. Lessons can be more enjoyable and rewarding for both students and teachers upon using Hypermedia.

Correct Answers1.T2.F3.T4.F5.T

AssignmentVisit an Educational Website and list down everything that you have noticed in relation to Hypermedia.