Multimedia: A veritable Tool for Teaching Vocational and Technical Education-Based Courses.

Abstract

Multimedia application has potentials in enhancing student learning Multimedia resources are increasingly been embraced in education around the globe due to its numerous significance m teaching and learning Though still new in Nigeria education system multimedia offers exciting possm.es for meeting the need of the 21 Century learners if properly designed and implemented This paper unveil the benefits of multimedia created classroom to the students, teachers and the school administration at large as compared the traditional instructional method The paper therefore discussed the role and significance of multimedia in improving students learning, the principles governing the selection, preparation and utilization of multimedia resources peculiarity of teaching vocational education .multimedia tools that promote the teaching and learning of vocational and technology education based courses, significance of multimedia tools or resources in teaching of vocational and technology education based courses in Nigeria educational system and a number of recommendations were proffers among which are policy making pertaining training of technology teachers in multimedia design and its application in the classroom, encouragement of technology teachers to employ multimedia in the delivery of technology education based courses due to its efficiency and learning enhancement.