Hypermedia is a computer-based information retrieval system that enables a user to gain or provide access to texts, audio, and video recording, photographs, and computer graphics related to a particular subjects.
2. Hypermedia
Hypermedia is a computer-based information retrieval
system that enables a user to gain or provide access to texts,
audio, and video recordings, photographs, and computer
graphics related to a particular subject.
Hypermedia is anything that allows the user to gather
information in a nonlinear way.
Hypermedia is a database format similar to hypertext in
which text, sound, or display can be accessed directly from
the display.
3. Examples
1. Links that view audio
2. Links that view images
3. Links that view videos
4. Hypertext links to other locations
5. (WWW) World Wide Web
6. CHARACTERISTICS OF
HYPERMEDIA APPLICATION
3. VARIETY OF MEDIA
Hypermedia includes more than one media
(text, graphics, audio, animation and video
clip) but does not necessarily use all types of
media in one presentation.
7. One of the major advantages of hypermedia is the ability to quickly follow
associations and look up related material.
References can be traced both back-wards and forward in a way which can be
difficult and time consuming with printed media. In addition, the user can annotate
the material and create new references.
Information can also be structured in a variety of ways. Multiple organizations of
the same material allow for specialized structures for different user categories.
(Conklin 1986, 1987).
The student can browse the material and find new information as she explores a
subject area.
hypermedia systems is usually considered as fun to use.
advantages
8. Ease of browsing might increase the risk that the learner skips
through the material much to hasty, and thus get a shallow and
fragmented conception of the subject.
The risk of getting disoriented can result in confusion rather than
understanding, especially if the user jumps around between different
nodes in a more or less random manner.
Using a hypermedia system involves a certain cognitive overhead .
The problems is that the user has to interact with the system in order
to accomplish anything, which can be more or less complex.
disadvantages
9. Uses in education
Hypermedia systems are used in educational environment. The
active participation of students is one of the major advantages of
hypermedia systems.
Hypermedia enables students to explore and construct their own
learning.
This method of learning breaks down the barriers of time and
place, allowing maximum flexibility for the learner. Students are
provided a means to learn individually and at their own speed.
Students can repeat difficult concepts, or skip already mastered
skill areas.