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Q.1 What is scientific method? Specify the role of teacher in this method.
Scientific method, mathematical and experimental technique employed in the sciences. More
specifically, it is the technique used in the construction and testing of a scientific
hypothesis. The process of observing asking questions, and seeking answers through tests
and experiments is not unique to any one field of science. In fact, the scientific method is
applied broadly in science, across many different fields. Many empirical sciences, especially
the social sciences, use mathematical tools borrowed from probability theory and statistics,
together with outgrowths of these, such as decision theory, game theory, utility theory,
and operations research. Philosophers of science have addressed general methodological
problems, such as the nature of scientific explanation and the justification of induction.
Role of teacher in scientific method
This method is also known as Problem Solving Method, as through method, various
kinds of problems are being sort out in scientific manner or scientifically. It is important
method of discovering learning which is required to discourage the traditional methods of
teaching.
In this method, solution of any problem is found out by discovering various facts, because of
which it is considered by majority of experts to be an authentic investigatory solution
seeking method. Solutions provided by this method cannot be published in textbooks or any
journal.
Through this method, a teacher raises a problem in the minds of students in such a manner
that a purposeful and reflective thinking gets arouse in their mind with the help of which they
arrive at a rational and logical solution of the problem.
It is important for students as well as to teacher to understand that teaching science is not
merely to acquire or to provide information relating to scientific facts and concepts. Methods
of discovery learning involve students in exploration, questioning, problem solving and
labelling processes.
By adopting a guided approach to discovery learning can bring about considerable reduction
in errors and time required for the process. To find out solution of any problem, some
specific steps are followed by the students. Thorough information of all the steps followed to
solve the problem should be provided to all the students and teacher involved.
Some prominent experts have defined scientific method of teaching in their own way views
of some of the experts are as follows:
i. In accordance with Ausubel Scientific
method involves concept formation and discovery
of learning procedures.
ii. In accordance with Risk Scientific method can be defined those processes through which
problems of different kinds are being raised in the minds of students in such a manner that
purposeful and reflective thinking got developed in them by which they can arrive at rationed
solution of the problems.
In scientific method of teaching, steps which are generally taken by the students and teacher
to solve out a problem are as follows:
a. In the first step, problem is being identified by the students. Then teacher provide them
with various kinds of assistance and help with which they define the problem in precise and
clear terms.
b. After understanding the problem, various sources are used through which important
information and data pertaining to problem are being gathered.
c. Based on gathered information, hypothesis is designed and after proper analysis,
most appropriate kind of hypothesis is being accepted.
d. By accepted hypothesis, results are drawn through various methods. results are
further put to investigation, because of which most final are drawn.
Here the steps which are taken in this method have been discussed in brief as they have
been dealt at length in other chapter in which concept of scientific methods have been
discussed.
An important point which one should keep in mind is that this method should be used for
teaching purpose if one is intended to develop those skills in the students by which they can
solve out various problems arising in their life. For instigating thought processes, it is very
important to select an appropriate kind of problem properly.
While selecting problem for students, a teacher should keep in mind some of the important
facts into mind. The first thing which should be provided proper consideration is that
problem should be stated in clear terms. Simple language should be employed by the teacher
so that all the students can understand it properly.
While doing this, difficult terms should be employed to little extent, as it can lead to confusion
among the students. While selecting problem for the students, it is necessary for the teacher to
keep into consideration the physical and mental capabilities of the students. If students will be
provided with such problem to which they are unable to solve then they will be discouraged to
make use of this method and will find.
Students will also feel bored some if they will be provided with same kind of problem again
and again. For this reason, teacher should try to provide them with new problems every time.
Teachers should not only provide new problems to them, but all the basic information should
be provided to the students by which they can solve out the given problem properly.
Such kind of problem should be designed or selected by the teacher to which all the students
can understand, as without understanding problem properly, they cannot take any step in
solving it out. Problem should be of such type by which students find it easy to set up
hypothesis properly and to test the gathered information or data properly.

Q.2 What is a guided discussion method. Explain the structure of guard

discussion method.
Ans: Guided discussion method
Guided discussion is an active learning technique that encourages students to reflect on them
own experiences, explore alternative ways of thinking, connect to a topic. and improve
analytical skills. The advantages include Increases students' interests and engagement lectures
mixed with discussions can help maintain students' focus as they discuss their answers, they get
different perspectives on the topic. Good questions and answers can get students to think
deeply and make connections.
The structure of guided discussion method and the assessment procedure classroom
discussion.
The guided discussion pedagogy is an active learning technique which offers many benefits
to your students. Guided discussion exposes students to a variety of diverse perspectives,
helps them recognize and investigate their assumptions, improves listening and conversation
skills, fosters connection to a topic, and affirms students as co-creators of knowledge. As
they participate in discussion students situate new knowledge within the context of them
current understandings, thus facilitating a more thorough understanding of the course
material. Despite the many benefits instructors are sometimes hesitant to start discussions
because of its unpredictable aspect and its potential challenges. This worksheet offers basic
tips and strategies on how to effectively plan and conduct classroom discussions, as well as
prevent problem situations. Guided discussion, when used strategically and intentionally, can
excite and engage students, fostering a deeper understanding of the content and its
application to their lives.
A common challenge of guided discussion is involving all students and keeping all the
student voices in balance. You may have one student that dominates the discussion, a select
group that participates while the others remain silent, or a student who never contributes no
matter how "inviting" the discussion. One way to foster active and equal engagement is to
divide the class into groups. Three is an effective group size namely because it is small
enough that students feel comfortable sharing and large enough that they feed off each
other's' ideas. Whether or not you divide the class into groups, you can help discussion by
creating a democratic culture in your classroom. Preface the discussion by saying “I really
would like to hear from everyone on this issue, so let's be careful that we keep our voices in
balance". Ask students to offer their insight into what makes for a good discussion. If a
student begins to dominate; you could divert to others by saying "So Leslie has expressed her
perspective on the issue, now let's hear some other reactions". For a student who under
contributes, you may ask the student to summarize the previous points, and ask "What is
your perspective on the issue?" If the problem of the talkative student continues, however,
speak to the student privately. Tell her that you really value and appreciate her contributions
but need to be able e to hear from less participatory students as well.
Assessment procedure of classroom discussion:
Whole-class discussions can encourage students to learn from one another and to articulate
course content in their own words. While generally not conducive to covering large amounts
of content, the interactive dynamic of discussion can help students learn and motivate them
to complete homework and to prepare for class. Leading discussions in which students
contribute meaningfully requires a great deal of instructor forethought and creativity. The
suggestions below can help you to facilitate good class discussions and improve your
classroom climate, a piece of the Fearless Teaching Framework.
Devote a moment to communicating the value of discussion to your It may help to
convey your rationale for discussion, perhaps deepening not only their sense of why they are
expected to engage in active leading but also their engagement with the course.

Before Class
Review lesson-related material, even if you have already mastered content. Extemporaneous
recall can breed trouble.

Plan. Write out more discussion questions than you think you will need before class begins,
but don't treat your questions like a to do list your questions should be a resource for you.
they should not inhibit your students from taking the discussion in a productive direction.
If students were assigned reading prior to a class meeting, plan to use the text. You may want
to begin class with a short reading from the text and have discussion flow from that reading.

During Discussion
Every student should have an opportunity to speak.
Encourage students to look and talk to each other rather than to just look and talk to you. Too
often “discussions" take the format of a dialogue between teacher and a series of students.
Before the discussion starts, ask your students to take several minutes to write down
everything they know about the topic of the discussion. This will prime them for the
discussion.
If possible, make the class space more conducive to discussion. Arrange seats in a circle or in
a manner that enables students to see each other easily. Don't let students sit in seats that are
outside this discussion space.
After asking a question, wait at least eight to ten seconds before calling on someone to
answer it (measure the time by counting silently to yourself). Otherwise, you signal they
need only wait a few seconds for the "right" answer to discussion questions.

Q.3 What are teaching skills? Describe the components of presentation skills.
Teaching skills are the hard and soft skills that help a teacher keep students engaged. These
skills can also help teachers position themselves as an educator, earning the attention and
respect of their students. Some teaching skills come naturally to some, whereas others may
require development with practice. Some qualities of a good teacher include skills in
communication, listening, collaboration, adaptability, empathy, and patience. Other
characteristics of effective teaching include an engaging classroom presence, value in real-
world learning exchange of best practices and a lifelong love of learning. Teachers should
ideally be good a physical, verbal, and written communication. Strong verbal communication
means that teachers make their lesson materials and expectations clear while presenting
concepts in a way that students can understand.
Components of presentation skills
Good Presentation Skills: its, Meaning, Elements and Other Details!

What Is a Presentation?
A presentation is a form of public speaking and sometimes the two terms are interchanged.
However, in business practice, presentation usually means presenting your point of view on a
subject orally, formally and with preparation. A presentation may be to inform, argue out
Your method of making a presentation may be:
1. By preparing a talk, making notes, memorizing only the ideas and illustrations, and
speaking extempore (that is without reference to any written material)
2. By memorizing an entire speech and delivering it
3. By reading out a speech (for example a company report) so that every word is spoken
exactly as you planned it.
The reading method, to be interesting, requires that the person presenting the speech be a
very good reader. He should vary the tone to prevent monotony.
These days it is getting increasingly popular to use illustrations, charts, slides, or film clips
along with an oral presentation. These devices help to involve the visual sense in receiving
the communication and present the information summarily and graphically.
Elements of a Presentation:
In an oral presentation, the audience sees the speaker and hears him. Hence the standing
personality must corroborate the spoken words.
A speech on simplicity must be accompanied by the same quality in the speaker. A speech
on confidence should show this quality shining in the speaker's gestures and posture, voice
and delivery. Hence the dictum “Dress before address" is only appropriate.
The essential elements of a presentation are:
1. Confidence
2. Sincerity
3. Mastery of the subject
4. A friendly feeling for the audience

1. Confidence:
In a way, standing before a group of people to speak for a length of time, and speaking with
force and conviction, is a difficult undertaking. You need to prepare yourself psychologically
for the occasion and be ready to stand your ground.
This is what confidence amounts to. If you are sure of yourself and sure about our message,
you find it easier to carry your audience with you.
On the eve of discovering America, Columbus faced a revolt from his seamen who did not
believe that a continent existed in the direction they were going. But Columbus was sure.
Hence, he could manage to make his team work along with him. Confidence comes out of
your own intellectual and emotional satisfaction with your message and cause.
To be thoroughly sure of your grounds, it requires a good deal of research into your subject,
preparation, and anticipating the audience you are going to face.

2. Sincerity:
When does a preacher succeed in preaching? When he means what he says and has the
interests of the listeners in his heart.
A good presentation begins in the heart and reaches the listeners hearts. However, having
sincerity and being able to communicate it to the audience are not the same.
Your inner state, your attitude needs to be translated into the delivery. The ability to convey
your sincerity is the ability of an actor.
As a sincere speaker, you are playing before the audience a role - that of a bringer of a useful
message. Now, as an actor becomes one with his role, you must be one with your message.

3. Mastery of the subject:

Every effective speaker vouches for this, that he went deep and wide into his subject. A good
speaker gathers more information than may be required for the speech.
That is how he has a back-up, a reservoir of facts and opinions on which his speech stands.
When you say, "The farmer in Vidarbha is pushed to the wall," let's say you have at the back
of your mind the figures of farmer suicides and the circumstances and factors related to them.
A mastery of the subject requires that you see the subject from many points of view including
that of your opponents. Then you can be effective.
If, for example, you are speaking in favor of economic liberalization in India, you need to
see the issue from the standpoint of the Swadeshi supporters, the trade unionists, the
communists, etc. also.

4. A friendly feeling for the audience:

When you stand before a group of people, many of whom are strangers to you and with them
own opinions, you can be effective by radiating a friendly feeling.
A motivation speaker started her speech before a large crowd of restless youths with the
resounding words, "I love this audience." This was said in a radiant tone and eye-to-eye
contact with the listeners. Instantly, a friendly bond was established.
You need to have the listeners' welfare in mind as the purpose of your talk. You need to take
care that through your actions or words, you don't militate against any of their pet likes.

Designing Your Presentation:

Structurally, a good presentation has an introduction, a body, and a conclusion.
The speaker may organize his thoughts upon any of these formulas:
1. (a) State your facts
(b) Argue your facts
(c) Appeal for action
2. (a) Show that something is wrong
(b) Show it can be remedied
(c) Seek the listeners cooperation. Now we discuss the parts of a presentation.

1. Introduction:
This is to prepare the listeners to receive your message and to arouse their interest. As Dale
Carnegie, the renowned author on public speaking says, the beginning and ending of a speech
are its most important parts.
The beginning hooks the listener to your message; the ending leaves a lasting impression on
his mind.
(a) Speakers use a story, a humorous piece or joke, a shocking fact, a noble quotation, a
question, etc. to kick starts their speech.
Swami Vivekananda did even better in the all-religions' meet in Chicago in 1893 by starting
his immortal speech with the words "Brothers and sisters" (when the others were addressing
them "ladies and gentlemen").
(b) You can present your idea by quoting some surprising statistics. Talking on pollution,
you may start: "The safety level of X chemical is 25 ppm (parts per million) but in some
areas of Mumbai it is 4000 ppm."
If your statistics concern the health and security of your audience, its money status or
honour, the audience may awaken to your message at once.
"In X country, 90% husbands help their wives with kitchen work, while in Y country (audience's
country) only 10% husbands do so." Women are quite likely to awaken to the speech.
(c) Quotations are pearls of wisdom, often in felicitous wording: "Eternal vigilance is the price of
democracy." A quotation gives authority to your speech.
(d) You may ask a question like, "Are you sure that the air you breathe has 20% oxygen and not
just 15%?"
(e) A speaker may produce an exhibit out of his pocket and start. "This object the size of a
pocket calculator can put in touch with 120 TV channels of the world.”

2. Body:
The body of your speech is the main course of the meal, wherein you should arrange the
facts in a logical order.
Let us say you are talking on the low standards of English in our set-up (to sell Audio and
video cassettes for self-learning).
You may talk systematically about what happens during the teachers training, and then the
inadequate teaching of the language from the primary stage onwards. may talk of what
happens when a regional language is the medium of instruction.
You may analyze the facts, driving to the conclusion that the communicative ability of most of
our students is below par in the global scenario When "Shining India" is the buzzword, it
requires global competitiveness in English.
If you go into the minor and finer aspects of your subject and if you have a solid back-up of
examples, the body of your talk is strong.
During this part of your talk, it is necessary to keep the audience on its toes and out of its
daydreaming) with periodic use of humor, change of one and pace, exhibits and other
devices that keep the interest and receptivity high.
3. Conclusion:
Your conclusion aims that the audience should act in the way you want. You may want them
to buy your product or service, or to speak well of your company or acquire a new habit (e.g.
punctuality, better proofreading, greater courtesy, etc.).
The conclusion must emerge logically out of the talk like the proof of a mathematical
theorem. And yet, the speech should be anchored more in an emotional appeal than an
intellectual one. You must make a good idea likable.
In the concluding part of your speech, you may restate your main arguments, give a
summary of the talk or produce a resounding conclusion line. In good rhetoric (art of
speaking) the last line remains in the listeners' minds.

Q.4 Describe the purpose of teaching tools and how many types of teaching
tools are used in the classroom?
As we all know that today's age is the age of science and technology. The teaching learning
program has also been affected by it. The process of teaching learning depends upon the
different types of equipment available in the classroom. Teaching aids are materials that the
classroom teacher uses to help students understand the concepts she introduces during her
lesson. These teaching aids can take numerous forms, from the beans students might count
while learning simple math in kindergarten to the photos of famous people and places
teachers might display during a history lesson. The process of teaching - learning depends
upon the different types of equipment available in the classroom. There are many aids
available these days like, audio, visual and audio-visual aids. They have very much
importance in TLP (Teaching Learning Process).

Need of Teaching Aids

Teaching aids are important because they create a visual and interactive experience for the
students. As the students become more engaged, they are more likely to understand the topic
being taught. Teaching aids assist students in learning. These aids consist of video, audio and
hands-on tools to help involve the students and enhance the learning experience. Teaching
aids are an integral component in any classroom. The many benefits of teaching aids include
helping learners improve reading comprehension skills, illustrating or reinforcing a skill or
concept, differentiating instruction and relieving anxiety or boredom by presenting
information in a new and exciting way.
Teachers begin using visual, audio, and hands-on aids as early as preschool. Teaching aids
can be as basic as a blackboard or whiteboard. Audio and visual equipment, such as DVD
players and video projectors commonly used as tools for learning with a very effective
output.
Students tend to get more involved when learning if teaching aids are implemented into the
curriculum. Hands-on aids, such as computers, maps and other tools that require some sort of
interaction from the students, have the highest levels of effectiveness.
The tools are designed to involve the students, promote interaction, and promote faster
learning and better comprehension. Being able to see, hear or get involved in a topic creates
a much better method for learning. Teaching aids can be as basic as a blackboard or
whiteboard. Audio and visual equipment, such as DVD players and video projectors, are
commonly used as tools for learning with a very effective output. Students tend to get more
involved when learning if teaching aids are implemented into the curriculum.
How a teacher chooses to use learning aids in a classroom can vary dramatically. The main
factor in the effective use of teaching aids is that a skilled teacher is behind the tools being
used. The teacher is the richest teaching aids source because they play a lot of roles in the
class. Teacher can be a controller the teacher is in complete charges of the class, what
students do, what they say and how they say it. The teacher assumes this role when new
language is being introduced and accurate reproduction and drilling techniques are needed.
Teacher can be a storyteller sometimes we can teach our lesson through stories, especially
for kids. Teacher is the resource the teacher is a kind of walking resource center (monitor)
ready to offer help if needed or providing students with whatever language they lack when
performing communicative activities. The teacher must make her/himself available so that
students can consult her/him when (and only when they wish. Teacher is an actor/actress
they can act/play some characters in a story or the reading.
Teacher is Organizer perhaps the most difficult and important role the teacher must play.
The success of many activities depends on good organization and on the students knowing
exactly what they are to do. Giving instructions is vital in this role as well as setting up
activities. Teacher is Participant this role improves the atmosphere in the class when the
teacher takes part in an activity. However, the teacher takes a risk of dominating the activity
when performing it. Teacher is Tutor the teacher acts as a coach when student Cape involved
in project work of self-study. The teacher provides advice and guidance and helps students
clarify ideas and limit tasks. Teacher can be a model: They makes example student follow.
Teacher is a singer when they teach English through songs, they sing well.
Teacher is a real object can use everything to apply in classrooms such as postures, gestures,
body languages, eye contact/ facial expressions. For example, when they teach the new word
"Swimming", they can use body languages to describe this action. Another important
teaching aids, I want to talk is blackboard.
Traditionally, we know the blackboard is a tool to write the main points of the lesson.
Blackboard is a place where teacher can show main content on it. Blackboard is a stage
where teacher can tell stories by using flashcards, students can role-play drama. Blackboard
likes a piece of paper that teacher and students can draw or write on it. Blackboard is a
screen that student can see pictures and play games such as guessing words, slap the board,
hang man. Blackboard is a sticky note that teacher uses to write tasks and homework.
Blackboard is used to play games: Playing Games. We can play many different games just
using the board. However, games should only be played as warmers, fillers, or lesson ending
activities. Here are the examples of games that we can play on the board: Hangman, XO
game, Bingo, Snake word game, Pictogram... You can also play word games which are good
in vocabulary class.

Visual Aids
The aids which use sense of vision are called Visual aids. For example: - actual objects,
models, pictures, charts, maps, flash cards, flannel board, bulletin board, chalkboard,
overhead projector, slides etc. Out of these black board and chalk are the commonest ones.

Audio Aids
The aids that involve the sense of hearing are called Audio aids. For example: - radio, tape
recorder, gramophone etc.

Audio - Visual Aids

The aids which involve the sense of vision as well as hearing are called Audio Visual aids.
For example: - television, film projector, film strips etc.

Importance of Teaching Aids

Motivation - They try to motivate the students and engross them in work.
Clarification - Through teaching aids, the teacher clarifies the subject matter more easily.
Discouragement of Cramming - Teaching aids can facilitate the proper understanding to the
students who discourage the act of cramming.
Increase the Vocabulary - Teaching aids help to increase the vocabulary of the students
more effectively.
Classroom Live and active - Teaching aids make the classroom live and active Avoids dullness. It
also saves time, energy, and money.
Direct Experience Teaching aids provide direct experience to the students.
The teacher and blackboard are the best teaching aids that are available convenient and
popular. You are teachers in near future, so hope you will improve yourselves to become an
effective teaching aid.

Q.5 Write down the advantages and disadvantages of using multimedia.

Ans: Multimedia in the classroom has evolved rapidly with a progression from audio cassettes
to internet sites in classroom learning. Examples of multimedia in the classroom include the use
of video, the creation of video by students, the creation of spreadsheets or the development
of a website displaying student work. Multimedia content helps to vary and enhance the
learning process and leads to better knowledge retention. Educational video can provide
more opportunities for students to engage with the content. Students around the world can
learn from course content made available through video. Multimedia learning describes
learning using pictures and words. Examples of multimedia learning
include watching a PowerPoint presentation, watching a pre-recorded lecture, or reading a
physics textbook. Multimedia approach uses several media, devices, and techniques in
the teaching learning process. Multimedia approach aims at providing meaningful learning
experience via a mix of media to achieve predetermined objectives. Multimedia
approach provides the opportunity to gain mastery of competencies and skills.

Advantages and Disadvantages of Multimedia

The information stimulates our thoughts, and one of its most apparent forms is multimedia.
Multimedia represents a combination of text, audio, images, video, and animation. In terms
of text and graphics, we have multimedia such as presentations and infographics. In audio,
we have songs, soundtracks, and podcasts, whereas, in the video, we have film and animation.
The information is represented digitally for all these examples and is usually interactive and
widely used as an effective form of communication. Right from the education sector to
business, the term has various applications. With this overview, now let's delve into the
advantages and disadvantages of multimedia.

Advantages of Multimedia
Multimedia uses various components and can increase the effectiveness of learning. Here are
the other benefits of multimedia.

1. Practical
The multimedia has a realistic approach when it comes to sharing information making it a
practical option. When images, audio, and animations are used, they stimulate the brain,
making the audience more attentive. Furthermore, the use of multimedia allows them to
comprehend information effectively and is quite user-friendly as well. Uang multimedia, the
user interface becomes appealing and simple to use. Because of this, to draft content and
promote information.

2. Interactive
Multimedia contains audio and visual content that the quality of the presentation.
This increases the audience interaction and contains rich, engaging information. For these
reasons, it has a preference over traditional media. Also, multimedia is easy to integrate,
making it more interactive. It has wide applications ranging from the educational sector to
entertainment. Along with interactivity multimedia heightens the creativity in sharing
information.

3. Multisensory
Multimedia integrates sensory activities, where more than one sense is involved. The reason
is, audiences are more likely to retain information that they perceive through different
senses. In multimedia, the audience doesn't have to just sit back and watch the screen.
Instead, they can also read the text and hear the audio. Since it involves multiple areas of the
brain, the audience gets to learn thoroughly about the information presented. Therefore,
adding auditory and visual components gives a far more accurate message than if one type of
media was used.

4. Diversity
Multimedia is not intended just for a single user, but for a wide range of audiences, even
crossing language barriers. Therefore, it caters to all their needs and can make the
presentation influential and distinctive in the minds of anyone it reaches. People can leverage
multimedia in understanding and expressing diverse opinions. It creates an accepting
environment, where people from diverse backgrounds can put forth their ideas, and work
together in a team. This, unsurprisingly, enhances interpersonal communication.

5. Cost-efficient
We all can agree that time and cost is related. In this case, using multimedia helps us reduce
the time learning requires, which in turn shrinks the resources used. This way, multimedia
becomes a time and cost-efficient tool. Additionally, it offers the feature of flexibility,
meaning it can be personalized based on the audience's needs. Eventually, it saves costs that
are otherwise spent on acquiring resources for different audiences. In the long run, it reduces
the cost of training.
Disadvantages of Multimedia
As we all know, there are two sides to the same story. So, after looking at the benefits,
now let's explore the drawbacks of multimedia.

1. Technology dependent
The major drawback of multimedia is that it depends on technology. After
need hardware, software, and the Internet to share information. Even though the technology
is progressing and accepted globally, there are still places on earth where access to
technology is limited. They do not have the infrastructure to support multimedia for
presenting information and conveying messages. Since multimedia cannot be used
everywhere, the traditional way of displaying information through in-person meetings is the
only available option.

2. Excess information
As the saying goes, too much of something is dangerous. In the same way, excess
information can hamper our attention. Various types of content can be integrated into the
same slide using multimedia. There can audio video animations, and texts simultaneously
requesting your attention. Getting exposed to too much information at once may lead to
confusion. Ergo, the attention-grabbing nature of multimedia may distract you from the original
message of the presentation.

3. Skills required
Creating presentations using multimedia is a form of art. The graphics and images should be
presented in a way that the audience can remember them for a while. Several factors are
involved in this process. Creators must consider the knowledge of the audience related to the
topic. Then, they must ensure the right number of facts and examples are included in the
presentation. This will also include selecting relevant images, videos, and animation that
won't perplex the audience and keep them hooked on the information presented. All these
take a lot of effort and require skills. In simple terms, integrating multimedia can be tedious
task.

4. Misuse
Multimedia can be compared to a double-edged sword, where the intention of the user can
have both favorable and unfavorable consequences. On the brighter side, it is used by the
education sector to enhance the learning experience of the students. But, on the flip side, the
same multimedia such as podcasts, slideshows, and animated videos can be used to influence
the thoughts of millions of people worldwide. With multimedia, the same tidbit can be
presented in vastly different ways, blurring the line between reality and illusion. Therefore,
wrongdoers can abuse its potential to fulfill their malicious intentions.

5. Time-consuming
No doubt, once multimedia is used to create presentations, it can save a lot of time in
education. But the whole process of creating high-quality presentations via multimedia can
be very time-consuming. Also, we have a vast array of information available on the internet.
Unsurprisingly, finding and integrating the content that fits the context of the presentation
requires a lot of effort. And suppose you are distracted while making a presentation using
multimedia? You might end up surfing unnecessary information and neglect the topic at
hand.