Principles of Use of Audio Visual Aids
Principles of Use of Audio Visual Aids
Objectives
At the end of presentation you will be able to:
Define learning resources List learning resources Choose the most appropriate audio / visual aids.
Define Learning
The process by which relatively permanent changes occur in behavioral potential as a result of experience. (Anderson) The process of acquiring knowledge, attitudes, or skills from study ,instruction, or experience. (Miller &Findlay)
Define Resources
The term, resources, is normally used to describe funds. "A source of supply or support; available means" (Websters). In medical education it is used for supports that helps in teaching.
Learning Resources
Non electric
Books Handouts Chalk and board Nankeens Models Flip charts
Electric
Over head projector Slide projector Computer
Most people believe that a presentation with visual aids is more persuasive.
improve communication effectiveness improve audiences perceptions of presenter improve speakers confidence
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Study of the Effects of the Use of Overhead Transparencies on Business Meetings, Wharton Applied Research Center, Wharton School,
University of Pennsylvania, 1981; Vogel, Douglas R., Gary W. Dickson, and John A. Lehman, Persuasion and the Role of Visual Presentation Support: The UM/3M Study, 1986) Support: 1986) ),
spontaneous discussions
structure. Presenters fail to establish the connections necessary to make their message memorable. Presenters fail to establish ethos, their most powerful appeal.
Points to be considered
Quality of material to be used. Appropriateness to the subject. Group to whom it is to be used. Availability of material Availability of facilities for its use. Manner in which it is to be used.
Backgrounds:
Stick with a single and simple background. Too many "busy" items detracts from the content.
Colors:
Select colors that are easy on the eye for several minutes of viewing Keep intense colors to a minimum
Text Size:
Projected text should be large enough to be read by all viewers (even the people in the back of the room).
Headline text: 36-44 Sub text: 34-36 Second level text: 24-28
Text Size:
Remember, as text size decreases, it becomes more difficult to read For individual playback, text size can be reduced to no smaller than 12-14 points Try to keep sub text to 7 lines
Font Style:
Select simple bold styles Select a standard system font. This helps ensure visual consistency when the presentation is displayed from a different computer than the one it was created on. ALL CAPITALIZED LETTERS ARE DIFFICULT TO READ AND SHOULD BE AVOIDED.
Images:
DO use images to supplement your message DO use images to emphasize your point DO NOT use an image as a space filler DO NOT use redundant images
Animation:
Animation can help focus the viewers attention. But it should be kept simple and used sparingly.
Keep it in the same folder
Overhead Projector
Face to face contact with audience Projector located in front of room and near speaker for easy access Can be used to focus audience's attention Effective in a fully-lighted room; audience can follow handouts or take notes Ability to modify transparencies during presentations
Overhead Projector
Sequence of material can be modified during presentation Unframed transparencies easy to store and transport; easily fit in file folder Overlays can be used to simplify complex information into layers Short lead time (minutes) for preparation of transparencies Low cost of transparency material
store
Preparing transparencies
The rule of six:
Six lines per transparencies Six words per line Six mm smallest letter size Six cm (3+3 on each side) margin