Advantage Of Interactive Media

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In this new era of technology, people know about interactive media. It has become a common thing to all the people in new generations. Interactive media usually refers to the services and product that been used in computers by presenting interesting content such as text, animation, audio, video and games. Interactive media has so many benefits that can be used in education, presentation, simulation and commercial. Besides, it is also become an advantage because most people using interactive multimedia for its flexibility, time efficient, easy to personalize and convenient. So far, interactive media is so good for young children which needs something interesting in their learning process. It can helps in their language development, emotional …show more content…

Interactive products such as computers, smartphones, tablets and websites are all easy to use and makes the learning process much more interesting. Besides, these products is easy to use and also encourages the users to experiment with. In addition, interactive media can enhance the dialogue communication. This type of communication allows people to build long term trust and cooperation. There is two type of media which is Linear and Non-Linear. Linear Multimedia is a type of multimedia that usually presented in a sequence. That means it has a beginning and also an ending. This type of multimedia has a flow that starts from a starting point and ends by conclusion. Linear Multimedia are usually for a display purposes and not having an interaction with users or audience. That is why it is also known as ‘Passive …show more content…

It is a media without any sequence and need a participation from a person. The person can interact with computer programs to make him control the media. Besides, with an interesting interface to interact with the experience become much more exciting. Basically, the user of Non-Linear has a range of option to be chose and he can select the option according to his own preferences and will take him to next view of selection or information. The best thing about Non-Linear Media is that the consumer can take in charge and control the multimedia according to his preferences. However, it requires the consumer to be able to use computer. It is also can become unorganized if not used well. Example of Non-Linear Media is an internet website, a search engine page, a DVD menu screen or movie streaming site. The concept of these two types of media also applies to these two type of storytelling which is Linear Storytelling and Non-Linear Story telling. Linear narratives usually present their stories in a logical flow by telling audience what happens from one point in time to the next without any flashbacks sequences. Just like its name, linear storytelling starts from beginning and continues until the finale. However, nonlinear storytelling maybe skips around into different period of time in