The purpose of the research was to examine the similarities and differences in the learning experiences of learning-disabled students and normal-achieving students as they interacted with a multimedia lesson created in PowerPoint. The interactive multimedia lesson was titled "Choosing the Best Reference Source" and focused on the purpose of a dictionary, encyclopedia, almanac, and atlas. Eight fourth grade regular education students and eight fourth grade special education students were selected to participate in the action research study. This qualitative study included direct observation, student survey, student interview, and focus group interviews. After completing the interactive multimedia lesson, each student completed a survey and was individually interviewed. A focus group of the regular education students and of the special education students was formed to encourage discussions and ideas that students might not have expressed individually. Findings suggest students, regardless of the type of learner, find information presented in a multimedia environment appealing and motivating. However, survey results and comments made during focus groups confirmed the special education students liked the multimedia in the lesson more than the regular education students.