Lesson 15 Understanding Hypermedia

Hypermedia is nothing but multimedia, but this time packaged as educational computer software where information is presented and student activities are integrated in a virtual learning environment.

 Most educational IT applications are hypermedia and these include:

v  Tutorial software packages

v  Knowledge web pages

v  Simulation instructional games

v  Learning project management and others

The presentation of information-learning in hypermedia is said to be sequenced in a non linear manner, meaning that the learner may follow his path of activities thus providing an environment of learner autonomy and thinking skills.

Characteristics of hypermedia applications

1.      Learner control this means the learner makes his own decisions on the path, flow or events of instruction.

2.      Learner wide range of navigation routes the learners controls the sequence and pace of his path depending on his ability and motivation.

3.      Variety of Media hypermedia includes more than one media but does not necessarily use all types of media in one instruction.

Instructional events: