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Online demo 1
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Online demo 3 | Online
demo 4
What is interactive
multimedia? | The
advantages of interactive multimedia
What interactive multimedia looks
like | Where interactive
multimedia can be used
What interactive multimedia can be
used for | Contact us
Online demonstration 1: "Everyday Words
- Practise Exercises "
 To
give you an idea of what interactive multimedia can look like you
can view our "Everyday Words - Practise Exercises"
by clicking
here.
The exercises have been designed to encourage better
use and understanding of common words. There are four
types of exercise: "Right Word", "Missing
Word", "Muddled Words" and "True/False".
After completing each exercise you can check your answers.
Feedback is also given if questions have been answered
incorrectly.
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Online demonstration 2: "Everyday Words
- Assessment Exercises "
 This
example of interactive multimedia uses the same material as our
first demonstration but exercises
can be printed off for portfolio evidence after tutor
assessment. Click
here to view "Everyday Words - Assessment Exercises".
The exercises have been designed to encourage better
use and understanding of common words. There are four
types of exercise: "Right Word", "Missing
Word", "Muddled Words" and "True/False".
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Online demonstration 3: "Food Groups"
 In
this "drag-and-drop" activity you need to
decide which nutrients are provided by a range of foods.
Foods are normally grouped according to the main nutrients
they provide, making it easier to plan meals and menus
for children. Click
here to view "Food Groups" (download time
approx 1 minute with 56k modem).
(Note: This activity uses Macromedia
Flash Player. If the activity fails to start, download
Flash Player here...
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Online demonstration 4: "Initial Assessment
in Numeracy, Literacy and ICT"
 To
give you an idea of what a standalone interactive multimedia module
looks like you can download an edited version of our
program "Initial Assessment in Numeracy, Literacy
and ICT".
(Note: You will need WinZip® to extract the program
after downloading. Click
here to download WinZip® now.)
The full version of this program contained 30 multiple
choice questions to assess a student's current level
of skills in numeracy, literacy and ICT (information
and communication technology). After completing the
assessment a printable report is presented showing the
score achieved, together with feedback on what to include
in an "individual learning plan" after discussion
with the student's tutor. Results can also be stored
to floppy disk. The program includes audio and a facility
to change the background to one of four different colours.
This should give you an idea of the features that can
be included in interactive multimedia materials produced by us.
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What is interactive multimedia?
We define interactive multimedia (electronic learning) as any training,
teaching, educational or learning materials delivered
using computers.
With so many people and organisations now having access
to computers and the Internet, interactive multimedia is fast becoming
an established medium for delivering learning resources.
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The advantages of interactive multimedia
Although interactive multimedia will never completely replace traditional
methods of teaching and learning, there are several
advantages and benefits of using computers to help people
learn. For example:
- It is very often a cost-effective solution to a
training or learning need
- The presentations are interactive and stimulating,
keeping users interested
- Designs are flexible allowing people to choose what
they need to use
- The same information is given consistently to anyone
using the material
- People can go at their own pace, not being rushed
or held back by others
- It is convenient, available any time of the day
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What interactive multimedia looks like
Our interactive multimedia publications are designed to suit your
needs and may be simple or complex. We are able to combine
text, pictures, animations, video and sound into unique
computer-based presentations.
We can design programs to run automatically, or allow
anyone working through the material to determine their
own direction and pace.
We can also add controls which limit access to certain
areas until specific sections have been completed. Our
programs are able to record data and create reports
which can be used to monitor progress or record quiz/test
results.
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Where interactive multimedia can be used
Our interactive multimedia presentations may be web-based
(either Internet or intranet), which can be completed
online or downloaded for use later.
Alternatively, we can supply resources on CD-ROM for
installation onto individual computers.
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What interactive multimedia can be used for
Although there are several advantages to using interactive multimedia
we recognise that it does have limitations. For example,
interactive multimedia is not really suited for developing interpersonal
skills in role playing scenarios. We therefore suggest
that interactive multimedia can best be used for:
- Knowledge-based materials, both in business and
education
- Quizzes and tests where immediate results and feedback
are required
- Demonstrations and simulations using graphics and
animations
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Contact us for more information
For more information about our Interactive Multimedia
services please contact us.
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