As one component of learning systems, selection and use of multimedia learning should pay attention to the characteristics of other components, such as: objectives, materials, strategies and evaluation of learning.
Characteristics of multimedia learning are:
1. Having more than one media convergence, for example combine audio and visual elements.
2. Interactively, in the sense of having the ability to accommodate a user response.
3. Is independent, in the sense of giving the ease and completeness of the contents so that users can use without the guidance of another Oran.
In addition to meeting all three of these characteristics, a multimedia learning should fulfill the following functions:
1. Able to strengthen the user response as soon as possible and as often as possible.
2. Able to provide the opportunity for students to control their own learning speeds.
3. Noting that the students follow a coherent order and control.
4. Capable of providing the opportunity of participation of users in the form of response, either answer, election, decision, trial and others.