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4) Interactive
A suitable medium can lead to two-way or interactive

communication.
5) Organization
Another essential consideration is organizational support;

how is it organized? Is the school leadership supportive? Are
the necessary facilities available?

6) Novelty
The novelty of the media to be selected must also be
considered. Because newer media are usually more attractive

to students. In fact, the learning process does not only use one
type of media. The combination of various kinds of learning

media and also a variety of types of learning media will
provide more exciting learning conditions and situations, not
dull, and students can gain more learning experiences. The

teacher's task in preparing the learning process is to select and
create learning media by predetermined objectives. The
decision to choose learning media that is systematic and

careful is critical to solve the problem of successful and cost-
effective learning. This statement shows how vital the stages of
selecting and developing learning media are so that the

learning process can run well. Several essential things need to
be considered in establishing and developing learning media.

The method of selecting existing or developing new media is
based on context, expectations, performance conditions,
available resources, culture, and practicality. The selection of

the type of learning media is made for several reasons:
a) Learning media is selected to improve the quality of

learning;
b) Learning media are selected to present and strengthen the
most essential knowledge and skills. Media is usually