Introduction to Multimedia Technology - Desklib

Running head: INTRODUCTION TO MULTIMEDIA TECHNOLOGY
INTRODUCTION TO MULTIMEDIA TECHNOLOGY
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1INTRODUCTION TO MULTIMEDIA TECHNOLOGY
Table of Contents
Introduction..........................................................................................................................2
Discussion............................................................................................................................2
Two multimedia technology adopted by OUM...............................................................2
M-learning...................................................................................................................3
Micro learning.............................................................................................................5
Learning cannot be replaced by Technology...................................................................6
Comparison of advantage and disadvantage of online shopping.....................................7
Impact of online shopping in traditional stores and shops..............................................9
Conclusion.........................................................................................................................10
References..........................................................................................................................12

2INTRODUCTION TO MULTIMEDIA TECHNOLOGY
Introduction
Multimedia technologies mainly enable various users to easily integrate and manipulate
data from various sources like video, graphics, audio, and text on a single platform. With the
passage of time, multimedia has become the cultural phenomenon in the information sector
(Liang et al., 2016). The rapid growth in technology in the last few years has brought a
significant amount of changes in various domains like computing, entertainment and lastly
education. The exponential growth of various multimedia technologies in the last few years has
resulted in various kinds of opportunities and challenges. It is becoming more effective and
popular because of the efficiency of use in day to day life (King, Lawrence & MacKinnon,
2014). The multimedia application comes up with fundamental idea and concept which can be a
shift that can be used for presentation and information transfer. All the wireless transmission
over the airwaves communication is totally dependent on radio transmission technology. Cell
phone and TV remote controls are considered to be some of the well-known examples of devices
which establishes communication wirelessly.
In the coming pages of the report, two multimedia technologies adopted by OUM (Open
University Malaysia) has been discussed in details. After that, some of the ways have been
discussed which can be used for enhancing the learning process. A proper discussion has been
provided on the topic that learning can be easily replaced by technology. A brief comparison has
been provided regarding the various advantages and disadvantages of online shopping. The last
section of the report deals with the impact of online shopping in traditional stores.

3INTRODUCTION TO MULTIMEDIA TECHNOLOGY
Discussion
Two multimedia technology adopted by OUM
Open University Malaysia (OUM) is considered to be one of the best education in the
country which provides the integrated e-learning. The university makes use of a different
approach in teaching and learning process. By the year 2000, OUM aims to look up as the
seventh private university in this country. OUM is considered to be the first university for
practicing open and distance learning in Malaysia (Leutner, 2014). The establishment of OUM is
all about motto that is “Education for all” is considered to be the beginning of democratic
education in Malaysia. This ultimately resulted in a shift in the education program for the
country. It has ultimately created a platform where working adults can easily improve their
knowledge and a higher level of competency in OUM. The biggest strength of higher education
institute like OUM it is delivery mode. Flexibility, accessibility, and affordability are considered
to the cornerstone of ODL (Open Distance Learning). OUM has been marked as the blended
mode of delivery which comprises three different modes like self-managed learning, face to face
interaction and lastly online learning. A model for the collaborative mode of online learning was
selected for providing support for providing support to the online curriculum which is considered
as an extension of traditional to face to face learning (Lin, Shih & Chang, 2016). The online
mode of education has been designed keeping in mind that learners have a different style, pace,
and approach to learning.
M-learning: Mobile learning (M-learning) is known to be educated through internet or
network by making use of personal kind mobile devices like tablets and smartphone. OUM
(Open University Malaysia) can easily adopt M-learning to providing teaching through the
application. M-learning focus on proving learning materials with the help of mobile application,