What is interactive multimedia and why use it?
Multimedia or interactive multimedia (IMM) is the use of multiple types of media (audio, video, graphics, animations and text) within a single desktop computer program. The software should support student understanding by providing appropriate and immediate feedback, be integrated into the context of the course of study, and provide a high level of interactivity. The complexity of IMM depends upon the context in which the software is used. The nature and complexity of IMM software changes, depending if it is intended to be used as a stand-alone program or delivered by a network (e.g., WWW). A number of examples are listed below. • Small IMM programs may be designed and constructed to enhance learning of particular concepts students find problematic. These have the advantage of being relatively simple to design and construct using low level software packages which require minimal levels of programming and development time. By focusing upon a very small component of the total course, and
