Resumen
Multimedia has entered the educational arena largely in an analog format. As digital multimedia technology becomes both practical and economically accessible, there is opportunity for further educational reform. Such capability now exists and can be used to address issues such as quality control, flexibility, and portability in educational systems. Multimedia can be used as a classroom teaching assistant. This use allows instruction to occur in a same time, same place format. Multimedia used to review classroom lectures in a different time, different place format could, but does not demand the replacement of traditional classroom style lectures. Availability of multimedia on CD-ROM disks allows students to have both book and lecture material in portable form to be used any time, any place. The advancements made in PC-level multimedia technology has generated new opportunities that are both feasible and economical. Educators must think in a more creative and innovative manner and be receptive to new approaches to the educational process.