By: Vanessa Andadre

HYPERTEXT

• Hypertext is text that links to other information. By clicking on a link in a hypertext document,a user can quickly jump to different content.

• Hypertexts are useful for checking out new sources while reading a text.

http://mason.gmu.edu/~montecin/hypertext.htm

HYPERMEDIA

• The term hypermedia takes its name from the sum of hypertext and multimedia

• A hypermedia structure is the same as that of a hypertext

made up of nodes that are connected by links

• Refers to similar links to those used in the hypertext but instead os simply linking text to text, it involves linking sound, and photographs. • It gathers hypertext and multimedia • As hypertext, hypermedia has lots of advantages for learners.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b0BiUoIbt4U

MULTIMEDIA

• Multimedia systems , in the sense of the term today , are basically interactive systems with multiple codes.

• Multimedia literally means “multiple media” OR “ a combination of media.”

This can be still graphics, photographs, sound, motion video, animation and text items all combined in a product.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CCDozudwmoQ

THE LANGUAGE SKILLS WITH TECHNOLOGY

The current widespread educational uses of multimedia and hypermedia systems augur an even heavier reliance on these products in classrooms of the future.

THE LANGUAGE SKILLS WITH TECHNOLOGY

• Motivation

• Flexibility

• Development of creative and critical thinking skills.

• Improved writing and process skills.

• Interaction and feedback.