Hypertext, hypermedia and multimedia

Hypertext, hypermedia and multimedia

1. Hypertext

   • Hypertext refers to links among textual items, often indicated on a computer or website by key words set in underlined blue type, that, when highlighted by a pointer device selected or clicked, take the reader to the referent
   • The development of hypertext has been associated most closely with a constructivist model of learning and aspects of schema theory.
   • Hyperlinks can be used in language learning in Tamaulipas to:
     • More information on the topic
     • Practice exercises
     • Other materials

2. Hypermedia

   • hypermedia involves linking various media, such as sound, images, animation and/or video.
   • Hypermedia can be used in language learning in Tamaulipas to:
     • Videos on the subject
     • Use of images that redirect to pages related to the subject
     • Use of gifts to make the class dynamic
     • Use of links with sound or complementary audio to the topic

3. Multimedia

   • Multimedia is a term that has essentially subsumed hypermedia, but the original difference was that where hypermedia might only make use of two types of media multimedia tends to feature several media types including text, images, sound, video and/or animations.
   • Multimedia can be used in language learning in Tamaulipas to:
     • Images
     • Sounds
     • Videos