The unique nonlinear characteristic of hypertext creates a new type of reading and writing environment. In this type of setting students can be involved in various interactive learning activities like popup books, electronic magazines, virtual libraries, etc. Students can be offered varied reading options and paths as they use and explore hypertext by selecting visual linking elements like icons, pictures, arrows, buttons, and scrolling bars etc. This can guide the readers through the nonlinear sequences of text and images that can become a valuable instructional tool.
With the use of hypertext information can be presented in many different forms therefore it can address different learning styles, thus hypertext can become a motivating and inspiring tool.
Hypertext offers a unique kind of writing and literacy experience to both students and teachers. Integrating hypertext writing into the classroom can enable students to offer new ways to collect and present projects where they can take part in many online writing platforms. According to Bolter (2001), “hypertext allows us to write as we think." When students utilize their text-oriented assignments along with the graphics and video clips, it further strengthens their knowledge and learning.
With the use of hypertext information can be presented in many different forms therefore it can address different learning styles, thus hypertext can become a motivating and inspiring tool.
Hypertext offers a unique kind of writing and literacy experience to both students and teachers. Integrating hypertext writing into the classroom can enable students to offer new ways to collect and present projects where they can take part in many online writing platforms. According to Bolter (2001), “hypertext allows us to write as we think." When students utilize their text-oriented assignments along with the graphics and video clips, it further strengthens their knowledge and learning.