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A. Introduction

This chapter presents the concept of learning media and learning resources.
Learning media consists of the notion of learning media, the nature of learning
media, and the benefits of learning media. The concept of learning resources

consists of understanding learning resources, the nature of learning resources, and
the benefits of learning resources. Learning media are tools for delivering messages

from communicators (lecturers) to communicants (students). If the learning media
can be adequately developed, the learning objectives are expected to be achieved
effectively and efficiently.

B. Learning Objectives
After attending this lecture, students can explain the meaning of learning
media, the nature of learning media, the benefits of learning media, the meaning of

learning resources, the nature of learning resources, and the benefits of learning
resources.
C. Learning Materials Learning

1. Media Concepts
a. Understanding Learning Media

Before discussing other learning media, it is necessary to first know
what is meant by media in general. The word media (singular form
medium) comes from Latin, which means between or intermediary,

which refers to something that can connect information between the
source and recipient of information. Heinen, Molenda, Russell, and

Smaldino (Heinich et al. 2002) define media as a means of
communication. For example, print media, audio, visual, video, objects,
and people (Yaumi and Damopolii 2015).

Meanwhile, communication channels are tools that carry messages
from one individual to another (Rogers and M. 2003). Furthermore, the
media are also seen as forms of mass communication involving symbol

systems and production and distribution equipment (Palazon and Maria
2000). So, the media is a communication tool that can carry messages
from the giver to the recipient of the message.