Hypermedia is nothing but multimedia, but this time packaged as an educational computer software where information is presented and student activities are integrated in a virtual learning environment. The presentation of information-learning activities in hypermedia is said to be sequenced in a non-linear manner, meaning that the learner may follow his path of activities thus providing an environment of learner autonomy and thinking skills. There are two important features that are outstanding—among all features—that characterize the hypermedia software, these are Learner control and Learner wide range of navigation routes. Learner control means the learner makes his own decisions on the path, flow or events of instruction and the learner wide range of navigation routes means that the learner controls the sequence and pace of his path depending on his/her ability and motivation.
Furthermore, hypermedia includes more than one media (text, graphics, audio, animation and video clip) but does not necessarily use all types of media in one presentation. Given all its capabilities, hypermedia still does not replace life’s experience and learning from nature and life. This is the saying that information and communication technology cannot replace the teacher altogether.
In the internet, we can find lots and lots of hypermedia. This is use to organize the content of the website or page. Hypermedia is a blending of two words “Hypertext” and “Multimedia”. An example here is this “digital portfolio”, there is certain point by where a hyperlink is placed, and if you click it, you will proceed to another page or site.
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