Multimedia learning consist ofseveral features.

Animation

Its Characteristics

Dynamic

Colourful

Contain sound/video/ Audio/ Image

Promotte retention

Support the visualization of a concept and gives mental representaion process

Building a mental representation of a concept

Is an inhibitar to the learning process

Stimulate the learner imagination

Lower cognitive load

Animated pedagogical agents (characters) can be aids to learning.

Interactivity

Interaction

it is the proces

-human-computer interaction
-interaction with the content
-with the tutor and peers

Learner can interact with content, manipulate the parameters with the "what if" concept

Therefore can be in different form

Interactive

when it allows interaction to take place

Interactivity

The element(s) in the interactive product
that allows the product to be interactive

Promotes

Learner engagement

discovery learning

Learning at own pace

as learner control the content speed

Self confidence in learner

Problem solving skills

Concept ual knowledge rule

Declarative knowledge

Enable exploration

Through simulation and gamification of learning and instruction.

Types

Linear interactivity

you only control by pressing playor stop button.

Non-linear interactivity

you chose which part you want to learn more or see.

Its characteristics

Give instant gratification

Promote differentiation of learning

Provide instant feedback and can remediate

Content progression

Flow of information

Enable/facilitate challenge

Provide progression from simple to more difficult tasks

Navigational aspect

Can be in form of

Hyper media text/ hypertext

Link

Tools

Use of Arrows

Highlighs

Devices and element

Helps learners make their way through complex information

Can use verbal andgraphical devices

Headings

Introduction

Section name

Global content representation

Table of content

Concept map

Hyperlink and table

Design Principles for instructional animation

Principle 1

Show the essential things, not too many details

Principle 2

Showing steps by steps

Principle 3

Allow students to have some times to assimilate what they are seeing as they control the speed of the multimedia

Principle 4

Put emphasis on the main point or key words using animation.

Principle 5

When using animation, we should make sure it does not repeat information.