Multimedia learning consist ofseveral features.
Animation
Its Characteristics
Dynamic
Colourful
Contain sound/video/ Audio/ Image
Promotte retention
Support the visualization of a concept and gives mental representaion process
Building a mental representation of a concept
Is an inhibitar to the learning process
Stimulate the learner imagination
Lower cognitive load
Animated pedagogical agents (characters) can be aids to learning.
Interactivity
Interaction
it is the proces
-human-computer interaction
-interaction with the content
-with the tutor and peers
Learner can interact with content, manipulate the parameters with the "what if" concept
Therefore can be in different form
Interactive
when it allows interaction to take place
Interactivity
The element(s) in the interactive product
that allows the product to be interactive
Promotes
Learner engagement
discovery learning
Learning at own pace
as learner control the content speed
Self confidence in learner
Problem solving skills
Concept ual knowledge rule
Declarative knowledge
Enable exploration
Through simulation and gamification of learning and instruction.
Types
Linear interactivity
you only control by pressing playor stop button.
Non-linear interactivity
you chose which part you want to learn more or see.
Its characteristics
Give instant gratification
Promote differentiation of learning
Provide instant feedback and can remediate
Content progression
Flow of information
Enable/facilitate challenge
Provide progression from simple to more difficult tasks
Navigational aspect
Can be in form of
Hyper media text/ hypertext
Link
Tools
Use of Arrows
Highlighs
Devices and element
Helps learners make their way through complex information
Can use verbal andgraphical devices
Headings
Introduction
Section name
Global content representation
Table of content
Concept map
Hyperlink and table
Design Principles for instructional animation
Principle 1
Show the essential things, not too many details
Principle 2
Showing steps by steps
Principle 3
Allow students to have some times to assimilate what they are seeing as they control the speed of the multimedia
Principle 4
Put emphasis on the main point or key words using animation.
Principle 5
When using animation, we should make sure it does not repeat information.