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What made me decide to take this course? & What are my learning goals this term?

The main reasons why I chose this course came from different aspects. In terms of academic requirements, this course is an elective course that I like very much. Among the many elective course choices, the content of this course is significantly related to my interests. Judging from the teaching mode of this course, the reason why I like this course is straightforward. First, this course’s teaching and feedback method are completed through online interaction, which is very convenient. Other than that, I liked the skills and knowledge that this course passed on to the students. As a non-education-related major student, I hope to expand my abilities by taking this course and applying the knowledge I will learn in my future study career.

Examples of Interactive Media:

Twitter
Instagram

These platforms are interactive media because they fit the characteristics: it is a method of communication in which program output depends on user input, and user input affects program output. Simply put, it refers to how people process and share information or communicate with each other. Interactive media enables people to connect with others and organizations actively.

Examples of Multimedia:

Radio
Television

There are many reasons why I think interactive media is more of a new attraction. First, interactive media platforms are straightforward, not just what we find on TV or in newspapers. Users can access different content worldwide without leaving home or worrying about different languages. Second, it allows viewers to think critically and debate topics while reading text-based arguments and multimedia presentations found online rather than passively watching television as most people do, which may be one of the advantages of interactive media.

References

Dhir, R. (2022, February 8). What is interactive media? Investopedia. Retrieved September 11, 2022, from https://www.investopedia.com/terms/i/interactive-media.asp

Faizal, A. (2021, December 5). Various examples of multimedia you need to know. Politeknik Elektronika Negeri Surabaya. Retrieved September 11, 2022, from https://www.pens.ac.id/2021/12/05/various-examples-of-multimedia/

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