CLASSIFICATION OF MEDIA

There are different ways to classify media.

1.      Print media, non-print media, electronic media

•    Print media. They include: books, journals, magazines, newspapers, workbook, textbooks
•   Non-print media: they include: projected and non-projected media
•  Electronic media: they include: Audio media, Visual media and Audio-Visual

2.      Projected media & non-projected media

•   Projected media: they require light source for projection. E.g. film projector slides etc.
•   Non-projected media: they do not require light source. They include 3dimensional objects, 2dimensional objects, prints, charts, models etc.

3. Audio media, Visual media & Audio-visual

•     Audio media:  this form of media carry sounds alone. E.g. audio tapes, record player,
•    Visual media: These are the ones that can be seen. E.g.  TV, computer, white board
•    Audio-Visual: this term refers to those instructional materials which provide students with audio and visual experiences by appearing to the hearing and seeing senses at the same time. E.g.  TV, video tapes, closed circuit television (CCTV).

4. Hardware and software

•        Hardware: this the classification of machines or equipment used in the instructional process. It is upon these gadgets that the software is transmitted.  E.g. Television set, tape recorder etc.
•       Software: this classification consists of all materials used with the machine. They are the real carrier of knowledge or information. They include, films, tapes transparencies.