The major premise of this paper proposes that current and emerging applications of electronic and computer technologies can assist educators in teaching students both task-related and critical thinking skills. The purpose of the article is to (1) review selected learning style and teaching style literature, (2) provide examples of new multimedia technologies and delivery systems, (3) propose a framework that can serve as an organizing structure for choosing an appropriate multimedia delivery system, (4) consider multimedia applications in cambat aircrew training, and (5) briefly outline implications for researchers, educators and students.