Considerations when using multimedia

1. Multimedia in any form is a tool and an aid in facilitating the learning process. Multimedia is not a teacher.  It is part of the larger process. 
2.  Multimedia works well as a device that can gain the learner’s attention.  After that, the multimedia must direct the learner’s focus toward acquiring knowledge and skills required to meet objectives.
3.  If multimedia can be used as entertainment that is only loosely related to objectives, as a way to provide a moment of distraction, humor, or fun for the leaner. However, if over used as entertainment is has a negative value.
4.  Graphics should be large, simple and it should be easy to find data and information. Text should be consistent in font
5.  One slide – one point.  When using PowerPoint or images (Pinterest for example), each frame or image should usually be shown alone and connected to one key point or one essential question.