Hypertext, hypermedia and multimedia

Hypertext, hypermedia and multimedia

1. Hypertext , hypermedia and multimedia by Fernanda Dávalos Avila

2. Contents . HYPERTEXT hYPERMEDIA MULTIMEDIA

3. Hypertext Are links among textual items formed by words set in underlined blue type . When you click on it , it takes you to another referent . Hypertexts are useful for checking out new sources while reading a text . Hypertexts direct links to related texts , imagers or another data. Hypertext is also called hyperlink or simply link.

4. Example of hypertext http:// www.whoi.edu/science/B/people/kamaral/hypertext.html

5. Hypermedia Refers to similar links to those used in the hypertext but instead os simply linking text to text , it involves linking sound , and photographs . It gathers hypertext and multimedia As hypertext , hypermedia has lots of advantages for learners .

6. Example of hypermedia http:// image.slidesharecdn.com/hypermedia-130228043609-phpapp02/95/hypermedia-1-638.jpg?cb=1362047849

7. Multimedia Multimedia tends to feature several media types such as text , images , sound , video and images . Texts are used to send information to the user .

8. Multimedia Images : are important for multimedia projects , it makes the presentation complex and complete

9. Multimedia Audio: provides pleasure of music , special effects and ambience sounds .

10. Multimedia Video: Gives great impact to the project , its advantage is that covers lots of information and is very attractive .

11. Example of multimedia http:// www.youtube.com/watch?v=dnk8oay1z0s

12. Advantages of hypertext , hypermedia and multimedia Overcome limitations of the book on searching information in an easier and faster way . A hypertext reference can be seen at the same time as the text we are working on . Promotes autonomous language learning Teacher centered classrooms can be reduced . Great help for young and second language learners

13. Learning can be much more fun , creative and interesting . Retention , understanding and knowledge will be easier Exists a high level of stimulation of the senses Great educational tool to use in the classroom