Ruthven (2012) noted the efficacy of using additional online materials in technically difficult courses such as
mathematics. Students are able to access the material any time of the day or night. In addition, class lectures that were
previously delivered once in the classroom can be viewed over and over again by students to assimilate the material.
Day et al. (2012) found multimedia education can be effective in science as supplementary resources. According to
Jordan, Pakzad, and Oats (2010) students in engineering should be “encouraged to expand their knowledge of the
material being taught through media, images, animation and streaming audio/video” (p. 1). They note these materials
have the ability to reach more students successfully. They conducted an in-depth survey of 20 engineering students and
5 faculty. Overall, respondents felt those who attend in a traditional class setting do better than those who attend class online exclusively in engineering education. However, these respondents also noted the benefit and flexibility of
viewing lectures from the comfort of their own homes.