Multimedia tools greatly
enhance the quality of communication processes. When communicating via written
word, people cannot decode body language or social cues, which makes it very
hard to interpret the true meaning of a message. Multimedia tools and web 2.0
technologies, however, have greatly enhanced old school online communication.
With the click of a button, two people on opposite sides of the world can chat
via video conference. With products such as iMovie, Flip Video, and Aminoto, messages
literally almost pop out of your screen with 3D effects. I believe that certain
multimedia tools are more effective for certain individuals based upon their
personal preferences. For example, I am a visual learner. I prefer to
communicate with pictures, graphics, and maps over long paragraphs of text.
I’ve found PowerPoint to be a great messing technique (https://aartechresources.wikispaces.com/Multimedia+Tools#Multimedia
Tools-PowerPoint). This tool even allows me to add music to my presentation if
I would like.
Multimedia
is just that – many forms of media. Communication is not a “one size fits all”
process. Communication is usually tailored to a specific target audience. The
more tailored the message, the better it is received by the audience. Multimedia
tools often make communicating fun and exciting. I once heard the phrase “it’s
all in the delivery”. No matter the message, multimedia tools provide an
engaging platform upon which to deliver.
Education
Technology Resources. (n.d.). Multimedia tools. Retrieved May 26, 2014, from https://aartechresources.wikispaces.com/Multimedia+Tools
Hi Cathy,
ReplyDeleteGreat blog! I can really recognize the purposes and advantages of using these multimedia tools for one's success when I read the information you provided. PowerPoint is something that I have experienced a lot of in my undergraduate studies in Communication Arts and I have found it highly successful for my work. As you mentioned, communication is not a "one size fits all" so it is important to utilize the multitude of media resources available.
I liked the point that you mentioned about being a visual learner and multimedia tools offering you a better way to learn (Educational Technology Resources, 2014). I also wrote about that aspect and how multimedia tools can help all types of learners (Educational Technology Resources, 2014).
ReplyDeleteDo you ever think that too many multimedia tools can be used and be overwhelming for an audience? I think that multimedia tools can be very powerful in helping people communicate their message with an audience, but I think that it is also extremely important that the message does not overwhelm an audience. Sometimes too much technology can complicate a message and cause the audience to misunderstand what the message is really about, so it is important to choose tools that actually enhance a message and are not just used just to have them there. What do you think?
Resource:
Educational Technology Resources. (2014). Multimedia tools. Retrieved from https://aartechresources.wikispaces.com/Multimedia+Tools