چکیده (انگلیسی):

Traditional theories on classroom learning focus on fixed curriculum, static learning tools and
believe learning is achieved through repetition and rote memorization. The instructor’s role in a
traditional learning environment focuses on providing direction to the student versus facilitating
learning. As the technology age becomes more prevalent in educational ins titutions, it is time to
approach teaching and learning from a technological point of view. Due to the extensive and
diverse technologies available to higher education institutions, many are considering and
implementing initiatives to take advantage of th e coverage and the return on investment features
of these technologies. This adaptation often involves the use of multimedia and the transfer of
course content over the Internet. A detailed look at applications on the Internet can identify
multimedia items, such as animation, slideshows, announcements, blogging and even instant
messaging, which can be implemented successfully in the college classroom. Multimedia, which
uses the Internet as its transfer mechanism, should be a consideration when designing an effective
and dynamic college classroom experience.