Learners can branch from topic to topic as they see fit, going into more depth in one area or jumping to another related, but different subject, virtually instantly. Text, illustrations, animation, video and other aspects of multimedia are combined, controlled, coordinated, and delivered on the computer screen. Using video, key concepts can be presented in a variety of ways and a variety of visual stimuli can be used. Experts and instructors at great distances from the learner can be used and video can provide opportunities for learners to view video representations of authentic situations and problems. Video instruction provides modeling and demonstrates specific techniques and practice methods.
Interactive multimedia is used to simulate practice reality using various modalities.
The interactivity of hypermedia and hypertext instruction allows the learner to try a variety of interventions and moves a video or text sequence to logical conclusions, based on the learners actions. Learners can repeat sequence, obtain feedback about choices, and try responses or interventions they would never do in real life. Video images, graphics, text and sound are programmed to rapidly access any information from a single image, a video sequence or a sound sequence. There are many benefits of interactive multimedia instruction. It is appropriate for learners at all levels of technical sophistication and content expertise.