an educational presentation on Hypertext

1. Can you tell why
there are
underlined
words and other
pages
connected to
the main page?

2. HYPERTEXT

3. HYPERTEXT
Hypertext is a computer-based text retrieval systems
wherein the user could access particular locations or
files in webpages or other electronic document by
clicking on links within specific webpages or
documents (The American Heritage as cited by Gabelo,
N., Geron, CT., et.al., 2016).
Hypertext also connects topics on screen to related
information, graphics, videos, music.
developed by Ted Nelson where objects and
programs are creatively linked together.

4. The use of the internet has become a
need nowadays more than a want.
Internet is a powerful tool in
disseminating information, in conducting
research, in changing values, and in
complementing the learning process.

5. 1. INFORMATION DISSEMINATION
In order to ensure that credible and reliable sources are
consulted, take note of the following:
a. There is an identifiable author.
b.The publisher/source of the information could be
identified.
c. The date of posting/date modified is indicated.
d.The material is produced by a reputable institution
or group.

6. 2. CONDUCT RESEARCH
the use of the internet especially the hypertext tools
allows you to have a convenient access to voluminous
information. However, avoid committing plagiarism by
taking note of the following:
A. Get accurate information regarding the resources.
B. Acknowledge the source by citing the author’s name
and year of publication.
C. Write in your own words, the read and quoted
materials.
D.Summarize lengthy paragraphs and use appropriate

7. 3. CHANGES VALUES
In the past, it is a delight for students to go to the library and
look for information for book reports, assignments, research,
and many others. This process helps develop in students
diligence, resilience and patience. However, the presence of
the internet and the convenience it offers slowly takes toll in
the students’ way of searching for information. The
gratification of easy access to information resulted to the
decline of attention span among students. The temptation of
copy-pasting is rampant. Based on observation, the reading
habit deteriorates because there are other resources that have

8. 4. COMPLEMENTING THE LEARNING
PROCESS
Technological advancement is part of the
inevitable changes in the academic
institutions. It also influences your
academic preparedness, computer literacy,
and exposure to varied and dynamic
resources.

9. ACTIVITY 1: HYPERTEXTING
Instruction
Group yourselves by 3’s.
Make a PowerPoint presentation employing
hypertext.
The content of the presentation will be based
on your specialization or strand.
Maximum of 15 slides and minimum of 8
slides per presentation.