Introduction to Multimedia

Chapter 9: Video

Go Online Activities 9.1

9.1 Evaluate Multimedia Presentations

Introduction:
Practice evaluating multimedia presentations, includes those using video.

Directions:
Read the questions below.
Click on the Destination Site link(s) to open a new browser window.
Apply what you learn to answer the questions.
Check your work carefully, and click Submit.

Destination Site: Spacesport Services: Panoramic Tour
Destination Site: Smithsonian National Zoological Park: Amazonia

Note: If a link is inactive or to find other Internet sites with information about evaluating multimedia presentations, get permission from your teacher to use a search engine.
Here are some keywords you might use:
multimedia presentation evaluation, Web site evaluation

1
What is the purpose of the first Web site?
2
Do you think the first Web site does a good job of achieving its purpose? Why? State at least one way in which you think it could be improved.
3
How does the second Web site use text and graphics? Give at least one specific example of each. Do you think the site makes good use of these elements? Why?
4
How does the second Web site use video? Do you think the video helps the visitor understand the site's purpose? Why or why not?
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