Diferences between Hypertext, Hypermedia and Multimedia

Diferences between Hypertext, Hypermedia and Multimedia

1. Hypertext

   • In the language- learning program once we click on the hypertext can lead us to another page or simply appears a box where we can find the definition of a word. Hypertext is that text, which contains links to other documents or references. The reference may take another page or just appear on the same page in a small box containing the information

2. Hypermedia

   • Hypermedia concerns similar to those of the hyperlink, but these are wider and which leads us to various media such as sounds and images or even videos. In language learning they are very useful because the student may be exploring a page of videos and sounds in English, and then they can go to that will help them learn a different domain. Although we do not expect the media take the computer to think intelligently, these programs stimulate the intelligence, and the development of thought

3. Multimedia

   • Some media programs are structured to provide educational instruction. It is, in essence, a trend of mixing different technologies for disseminating information, impacting several senses at once to achieve greater impact in understanding the message Multimedia is a term that simply gets it by name since it involves multiple transmission media including texts, images, sounds, animations and videos

4. Differences

   • are differents because each one hast its own desing
   • Multimedia works to present text, images, graphics, video, and audio and other web pages
   • Hypermedia work to present images and videos
   • Hypertext is used to present additional text