Reflection 10: Multimedia Media and Information and Manipulatie Interactive Media and Information


Reflection 10:Multimedia media and information and Manipulatie Interactive Media and Information







Multimedia information and media is a computer controlled integration of text, graphics, etc. It is computer controlled and integrated because you can combine or use other software to create designs and is always presented digitally. Obviously, multimedia is consists of the use of different types of media to create a piece of art. Multimedia made movies and videos possible. The use of technology was increased and multimedia became one of the most used type of media nowadays. We should at least appreciate this because without this, movies that we love are not possible.
The second topic was Manipulative Interactive Media and Information. From the word itself, it is Interactive since it involves interaction of the user to work. On the other hand, it is Manipulative because has the ability to manipulate or control the said media or information. Traditionally, the Manipulative media was those who was used by ancient people to communicate and to have some entertainment. Example of this was the first calculator called abacus. In order to compute, people manipulate the ancient calculator. Another example of Manipulative media is the blocks that we played we we're young, or what we call Lego. Lego or blocks enhance the ability of a child to think creatively especially when he/she is somewhat interested in architecture or buildings. Consequently, the player has the ability to create forms or build just by using this thing. While now, the present time, digital media was used. X-box, video games, and online games dominates the world of technology now. This also helps the intellectual creativity of a person. But due to the harmful effects that it brings, some parents are not in favor of using this digital games. They prefer traditional Manipulative media for it enhances cognitive skill without any danger. Therefore, it is important for us to moderately use digital games to avoid dangers and also to not forget the traditional Manipulative media.

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