“Change is the only permanent in this world”.
1. The continuous inventions and evolutions of all information technology opens a new meaning and life to education. Students today are connected to technology in education unlike before. It is a common hear argument that instructional technology will be the key to educational quality as we enter the new trend in education. Through the integration of technology in education, it does not only increase the quality of education but the quality of learning as well .So that, it can lead the learners to become globally competitive.
2. Multimedia is one of the best educational techniques because it addresses the sense of sight and sense of hearing. According to Hadmihn,2000 some studies also revealed that computer and its uses in education are effective means of reaching a better learning.
3. Integration of multimedia in teaching could excite pupils. The uses of video clips, power point presentations and links could facilitate the teaching – learning process. The animated graphics and sounds could catch the interest of the pupils in learning a particular lesson. It also makes learning more interactive because different applications could be use to arouse and sustain the interest of the learners.
4. However, it does not mean that we need to be dependent in using it. These technologies have limitations too and can be used in a negative way. It should be used for the purpose of having desirable learning outcomes.
By: Mrs. GLENDA D. CABUAL | Teacher III | Casupanan Elementary School | Palihan, Hermosa, Bataan