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6) is the concept and accuracy clearly guaranteed,
7) does the content and percentage meet the standards, and

8) is the presentation objective?
9) does the material meet technical quality standards?
10) has the material been tested or validated?

Amount Other particular criteria in choosing the suitable
learning media can be formulated in one-word ACTION, namely

the acronym for Access, Cost, Technology, Interactivity,
Organization, and Novelty. These criteria can be explained as
follows;

1) Access
Ease of access is the first consideration in choosing media.

Is the required media available, accessible, and can students
use? For example, if we want to use the internet media, is the
telephone network? Access also concerns policy aspects; for

example, are students allowed to use computers connected to
the internet? School principals are permitted to use the
internet, teachers/employees, and students.

2) Cost
Cost should also be taken into consideration. Many types of
media can be our choice. Sophisticated learning media are

usually expensive. However, we have to calculate the cost
with the benefit aspect. Because more and more people use it,

the unit cost of media will decrease.
3) Technology
We may be attracted to one particular medium. , But we

need to pay attention to whether the technician is available
and easy to use? Say we want to use audio-visual media for

class, we need to consider whether there is electricity, is the
voltage sufficient and appropriate, and how to operate it?