Interactive multimedia education: Using Authorware as an instructional tool to enhance teaching and learning in the Malaysian classroom

Abstract

The infusion of multimedia technology into the teaching and learning process is changing the way teachers teach and students learn. It is providing powerful tools for accessing, storing and disseminating information and re-shaping the delivery methodology of our educational content. This paper discusses the use of multimedia as an enabler for educators to become developers of their educational content, focussing on the creation of an interactive multimedia learning (IML) module using Authorware. A survey was carried out to assess students' response toward the module. Results showed a favourable trend towards using authoring technology in the classroom.