Multimedia and Hypermedia

As technology increases in the school systems, we continue to have more opportunities to use multimedia and hypermedia tools in the classroom. Chapter 6 discussed the differences between multimedia and hypermedia and they both have many advantages and are closely related. Also, the great thing about both types of media is you don’t always have to use each for a learning tool. One of the teacher’s in my grade level is very computer savvy. Throughout the year, she takes pictures of her kids participating in various activities and even video records them during special times as well. Then, at the end of the year she puts all of her recording and pictures on a CD-ROM for the parents’ of her class to purchase if they desire. I would absolutely love to do this one day when I learn more about technology. Especially since we teach first grade, it’s a great way for the parent’s to have keepsakes and memories of their child during that year. Each type of media has a variety of software that enhances the media. Even though I use both types of media in my classroom, I would have to say I use hypermedia more often. Hypermedia pertains more to me because I always take pictures of my class doing different things whether they are working at their center, on the playground, or during a holiday party. Another resource of hypermedia is texting such as Word Art which I use in an assortment of tasks such as newsletters, flyers, and my lesson plans. One of the best things about both types of media is that they are user friendly for people like me with hardly any technical skills.