Roblyer (1999) stated that "Hypermedia's benefits seem to center on its ability to offer students multiple channels through which to process information" (p. 188). Hypermedia refers to linked media or interactive media, such as Web Quest, PowerPoint, Hyper studio, Web pages, the Internet, etc. I agree with Roblyer's statement because hypermedia allows students to receive instruction in both visual and verbal formats, instead of receiving instruction through lecture format only. Roblyer also suggested that students who are taught through visual and verbal instruction tended to perform more creatively on problem-solving tests. Other studies on the impact of multimedia and hypermedia systems found that students showed greater retention of material when the material was accompanied with spoken words and pictures. Hypermedia systems are capable of this type of instruction. I know that Hyper studio, PowerPoint, Web Quests, and Photo Story have the capability to incorporate audio clips in its systems, so the students can hear and see the material being taught.
I had never heard of the word "Hypermedia" until I read Chapter 6 in Integrating Educational Technology into Teaching. However, after reading about this type of technology, I realized that I already use hypermedia on my classroom. I use PowerPoint on a daily basis to review sight words, phrases, and word families with my first grade students. In the Power Points are pictures and audio clips to reinforce the words that my students are reviewing. Although the Power Points take quite some time to prepare, I am sure that my students are learning because of this type of hypermedia. This type of technology also offers my students a different and exciting way to review words.
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The things you do in your classroom with technology amaze me. I would love to observe in your classroom. I know I would learn some new things to incorporate into my classroom. You have to remember that I have been teaching for many many years. Technology is new to me and I am not familiar with using PowerPoint and other things like this in the classroom. It's nice to see what the younger teachers are doing in their classrooms.You inspire me to learn more. It goes to show that one is never too old to learn! You being a year older than my oldest daughter really ages me! Great job! I'm proud of you!
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