Learning theory in the past decade has expanded dramatically because of the introduction of multimedia. Several lines of research have evolved (e.g. Cognitive load, Multimedia learning, and instruction are nearly endless.

The idea of media convergence is also becoming a major factor in education, particularly higher education. Defined as separate technologies such as voice (and telephony features), data (and productivity applications) and video that now share resources and interact with each other, synergistically creating new efficiencies, media convergence is rapidly changing the curriculum in universities all over the world. Likewise, it is changing the availibility, or lack thereof, of jobs requiring this savvy technological skill.

New paper companies all over are also trying to embrace the new phenomenon by implementing it’s practices in their work. While some have been slow to come around, other major newspapers like The New Your Times, USA Today and The Washington Post are setting the precedent for the Washington Post are setting the precedent for the Positioning of the newspaper industry in a globalized world.