Abstract: This thesis introduces the development of multimedia assisted instruction in China and focuses on the study of application of multimedia technology assisted English teaching in junior middle school. As a new kind of teaching mode, multimedia language teaching has some advantages and disadvantages that arise out of the process of using multimedia assisted teaching. Based on the observation on teaching cases of multimedia assisted teaching and analysis of relevant academic language literature, the paper not only demonstrates multimedia has become an increasingly important teaching tool, but also analyzes the advantages and disadvantages related in attempt to put forwards a series of optimization strategies aiming at the disadvantages. As full use is made of in this way the merits of multimedia, a conclusion can come up that multimedia technology is an efficient teaching tool in the English class. 

Key words: multimedia; English class teaching; junior middle school

CONTENTS

Abstract

摘要

1. Introduction 1

2. Literature review..1 

2.1 The research of multimedia teaching abroad 

2.2 The research of multimedia teaching at home 

3. Analysis of advantages & disadvantages of Multimedia Teaching .3

3.1 Advantages of Multimedia Teaching

3.1.1 Enlivening class atmosphere

3.1.2 Concretizing class teaching

3.1.3 Vitalizing scenario

3.1.4 Maximizing class time

3.1.5 Mobilizing multiple senses

3.2 Disadvantages of Multimedia Teaching

3.2.1 Unhealthy teaching environment

3.2.2 Monotonous teaching content

3.2.3 Inactive teaching process

4. Optimization strategies of Multimedia Teaching  

4.1 Instructing students to adjust learning methods

4.2 Handling relations of multiple teaching means

4.3 Improving quality of multimedia course-ware

4.4 Promoting interaction between teachers and students in class

5. Conclusion

Bibliography.

Acknowledgements