Hypermedia and its’ role in learning

Abstract

In this article, initially, the definition and outstanding aspects of the relevant terms such as multimedia, multiple media, interactive multimedia (IMM) hypermedia and adaptive hypermedia (AHM) will be focussed on. Later, the role of hypermedia in learning will be concentrated on. The aim is: (1) to give definition of the pertinent terms and state what hypermedia means, and (2) to explore the role of hypermedia in learning at this digital age, in which most learners are generally digitally fluent and competitive (Türel, 2013, p. 483; Gros et al., 2012, pp. 190-210) although some claims otherwise (Bullen et al., 2011, pp. 1-24). Pedagogically and epistemologically, educational institutions should respond to such learning demands and differences to accommodate the digital-literate, wise and efficient learning style preferences. Educational institutions have to use hypermedia in order to be competitive in this digital age (Duncan-Howell, 2012).