Site maps that help the student locate items in a large pool of resources can be useful for complex sites. Alternate explanations of a topic difficult to relate in just words. One of the fundamental reasons for animating a topic is to provide a more clear picture of what is going on. Just as a VCR based video can help a student understand a concept, so can a Web-based movie. In addition, the student can view it when she or he wants, can start and stop it at points of particular interest, and, if built-in by the page designers, may even be able to interact with it.
Photos can lend a realistic touch to a topic.
For example, a description or diagram certain type of medieval dress might benefit from a photo of a reproduction done for a period play. Encouraging feedback While not exactly multimedia, allowing students to pass information back to you is another way to let the student become part of the course even while working on the Web. Seeing what others have done Many courses on our campus now have home pages. The World Lecture Hall contains a collection of course home pages from around the world, organized by subject area. Browsing through these courses can yield helpful tips and ideas.