This document discusses the role of multimedia in education. It defines multimedia as using multiple mediums like sound, images, text, animation and video, especially when used with computer technology. The document outlines how multimedia incorporates these different elements and can be used in education to enhance learning. It notes multimedia's ability to engage students and help explain complex topics through visual and auditory elements. The document also discusses some challenges in implementing multimedia in classrooms and concerns about overstating its educational benefits.