Objectives Explore the principle of interactivity and rich content in the context of Web 2.0 and the participation of the user in the online experience. Understand rich media content and the interactivity affect and change the user experience in the delivery and consumption of ICT content,
Rich Content In The Online Environment And The User Experience Humans interact with technology in many ways with the use of desktop applications, internet browser . Handheld computers, cellphones, and others. Technology serves, assist, and cooperates with humans to complement and enrich normal activities.
Information and Communications Technology (ICT) Covers any communication device or application
Multimedia Is a combination of text , animated graphics, video, and sound delivered to you via electronic means, It is what appeals to users for entertainment , learning, and research.
Digital Multimedia Is the field concerned with the computer controlled integration of text, graphics, still and moving images, animation, sounds, and any other medium where every type of in formation can be presented, stored, transmitted and processed digitally.
Education multimedia is used to create and produce computer based training (CBT) materials and courses, including online and CD based encyclopedias.
Entertainment Multimedia use is very much present in many modern movies and animations to develop special effects and virtual words. Computer games also use enormous multimedia content and features to make them more exciting and relevant.
Business Powerpoint presentations, that uses all kinds of media, are able to effectively convey information to clients, superiors , co-workers , owners, and the general public. Multi media is also important in advertising and selling products and services as well as training employees
Medicine Multimedia is important to train future doctors and medical practitioners in micro and virtual surgery, simulate the effects of viruses and diseases to the human body to clearly find and develop ways of preventing them.
Mathematics and Scientific Research Multimedia used to simulate and model various situations that would otherwise be difficult to grasp in real time. Mathematical equations and formulas that can be represented as visual models can be easily viewed by multimedia.Chemicaland molecular models can also use to present, manipulate, and create new substances
Government Multimedia use to convey information, procedures, and regulations for their citizens and visitors. Also uses in military, engineering, and many other fields.
Types of Rich and Multimedia Content
1. Text Contents express specific information.
2.Images Make the content more visually appealing. Common image file format used are JPEG, PNG, GIF, and TIFF. Image can also be interactive like buttons, navigational menus, and backgrounds.
3.Video Adds more attraction to ,users. Common digital video formats are Flash, MPEG, AVI, WMV, and Quicktime . Video can be embedded within the content or linked stored outside the content
4. Audio Aids interaction with the user, It can be also be added as a background. Common audio formats are MP3. WMA, Wave, MIDI, and RealAudio. Audio can be embedded or streamed.
5.Animation Can include interactive effects which allow users to interact with the use of mouse or keyboard. Common animation formats are FLV,SWF, and ActionScript codes for animated and interactive effects.
6. Online Games Are universal on modern gaming platforms, including PCs, consoles, and mobile devices.
7. Online tests and courseware are designed for teachers and students. Courseware can include materials for computer based training, interactive tutorials, distance learning , or home schooling .