Impact of multimedia in early childhood education

Abstract

Multimedia is multiple forms of media integrated together, i.e. the collection of audio, sounds, text, graphics, animation etc which develop in programs. Multimedia increased Knowledge about concept and critical literacy and specific number and language concepts in the students. Multimedia plays a very important role in assisting students in learning processes.Multimedia uses computers to present text, audio, video, animation, interactive features, and still images in various ways and combinations made possible through the advancement of technology. Technology is a tool that can provide another way for children to learn and make sense of their world. Educational technology such as multimedia plays a fundamental and crucial role in teaching learning process at primary level. It makes teaching learning process more effective and successful. In present investigation to identify the impact the use of multimedia in student‟s academic achievements in early childhood education.The study was conducted in the year 2013. The main area selected for the study was Alambagh. In this area selected five mohllas Pawanpuri, Kailaspuri, Geetapalli, Krishnapalli and Sujanpura. A total of 120 Pre-primary and primary teachers were selected for the study. Random sampling method was used for sample selection and questionnaire schedule was used for data collection. t test used in research for data analysis. The results revealed that the multimedia increased dependency. Multimedia is enabling to clarify content knowledge. It affects children‟s personality in negative way.