Nonlinear Multimedia Benefits

The importance of developing creativity and nonlinear thinking in my students became very apparent during these exercises. Not only were the projects fun to create and review, they were also more memorable because they were presented in an "outside of the box" manner. It makes sense that teachers strive to engage students in nonlinear thinking because it definitely stimulates multiple senses in the student and creates active participators. Two of the most beneficial things that students will gain by creating these types of presentations are 21st century skills and a better understanding and application of the subject matter. For instance, when creating Prezis, students will understand how to use this type of software better and how to apply it to other subjects, and will also gain a deeper "branched out" knowledge of the subject at hand.