Why use interactive multimedia?
Today, users require access to or communication of information in the most speedy and efficient manner as possible. With multimedia, navigational and participatory features provide more flexibility and control to the users. These unique features allow them to quickly access information when they need it and how they want it. With multimedia, users become participants in an exciting experience involving the sensory modalities of sight, sound and touch, all of which naturally facilitate learning. The 90s is an age where the learner environment is more learner oriented when compared with the teacher oriented emphasis of the past. The following is a summary of some advantages that can be gained by utilising multimedia in the modem smart classroom: • Reduced learning time: According to some research, interactive multimedia/ videodisc training can reduce training time up to 60% over traditional classroom methods. This can be attributed to the immediate interaction and constant feedback which
