Tuesday, June 24, 2008

Journal 7 (Chapter 6)

PowerPoint can be considered hypermedia because it cooperates with websites. One can insert a link from web pages or connect an hyperlink from the web to a picture, word or word group. PowerPoint presentations can also be posted to the web from one’s own computer. Also, designs, sounds, and transitions could be downloaded from the web to be used in a PowerPoint presentation. Each aspect of PowerPoint can interact with the web.
PowerPoint is also considered multimedia based on the numerous facets that can make up a slideshow. While building a slideshow one can insert sounds, transitions, words, pictures, songs, media files, and links to websites. The fact that a person can comprise a slideshow with numerous forms of materials makes it multimedia because several forms of media can be combined to produce one excellent slideshow. Every aspect can be utilized in a single presentation however PowerPoint’s simplicity causes it to be a simple and useful tool for a wide range of students.

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