COMMUNICATION

AIDS AND
STRATEGIES USING
TOOLS OF
TECHNOLOGY
 Multimodal - is defined in Australia Curriculum as the
strategic use of two or more communication modes to
make meaning (image, gesture, music, spoken and
written language
 COMMUNICATION AIDS
- huge range of tools or techniques which support or replace spoken
communication

3 MAJOR TYPES OF COMMUNICATION AIDS:

A. COMPUTER- BASED MEDIA

B. AUDIO-VISUAL MEDIA
C. LOW-TECH MEDIA
 A. COMPUTER- BASED MEDIA
 use of computers to present text, graphics,
videos, animation, and sound in an integrated
way.

 Using computer based aids in speech

will physically isolate you from the audience
with whom you are trying to establish rapport.
 A. COMPUTER- BASED MEDIA
 check the availability of the computer to be used

 It is also wise to be prepared for technical problems, which can happen

even if you are very skillful computer user.

 Arrive early to test out your equipment before the

presentation begins.
 Software programs

Adobe Acrobat Google

Keynote
Presenter Presentation

Powerpoint SlideRocket Zoho Show

 B. AUDIO-VISUAL MEDIA
 defined as training or educational materials
directed at both the sense of hearing and
sight

 Examples: Films, recordings, photographs

slides, projected opaque materials

 Audio media frequently use web streaming,

video conferencing, and live broadcast
services.
 B. AUDIO-VISUAL MEDIA
 In all levels of education, it is used as an instructional mode in
particular attention to the audio and visual presentations of the
material, with the goal of improving retention and
comprehension.

 It breaks down the traditional barriers of written communication to

ensure students to comprehend message easily, resulting in
better discussion and collaboration in education, business and
personal applications.
 ADVANTAGES OF AUDIO VISUAL MEDIA
01 CLARITY 02 SPEED
enables the designer and the audience to observe facial defeats the written mode of communication which
expressions, hear tones and inflections and clarify may take several weeks and months before it
each other’s meanings and positions reaches its destination.

03 RETENTION 04 MEDIA
increase of message retention when Videos, visual aid and sound clips create
audio and cues are combined. a multimedia experience when added to
your presentation
 C. LOW-TECH MEDIA
 communication aids that are designed and can be used as simple
as possible. They are readily available, inexpensive and very easy
to use.
 One of the advantages of low tech media is that they are very
predictable. You can project or anticipate their use with little
interference. However they are prone to physical damage and are
difficult to keep. .
 Examples of
Low-Tech Media
a. Chalk or Dry-Erase Board
b. Flipchart
c. Foam board or Poster Board
d. Handouts
a. Chalk or Dry-Erase Board

 Most speakers use this medium when

they are not able to prepare
communication aids.
 you may use the board for interactive
components of speech; hence, it becomes
effective
When writing on the board, be sure to follow
these rules:

Write large Print legibly using

enough for sentence case. Do
Write short
everyone to read not write in
phrases
what you have cursive unless
written. they are readable.
b. Flipchart
 Flipchart help the speaker proceed
through the material by providing the
audience with something to look in
addition to the speaker.
 For briefing small groups, flip charts are
very useful, easily prepared and
inexpensive.
c. Foam board or Poster Board

 Consist of thin sheet of Styrofoam with

heavy paper bonded to both surfaces.  A poster board is cheaper than foam
 Although it is lightweight, inexpensive board.
foundation for information, it can stand on  It is flimsier, more vulnerable to
its own when placed in an easel without damage and cannot stand on its own.
curling under the bottom edge.
Guidelines in Using Poster Board or Foam
Board:

1. The color of the poster

board must match the color
of the paper you will paste
on.
 Guidelines in Using Poster Board or Foam
Board:

2. Plan how you are

going to lay out your
aid and make it look
professional.
 Guidelines in Using Poster Board or Foam
Board:

3. Prepare poster large enough to

be visually appealing to your
audience
d. Handouts.
are printed materials
given to inform or
provide additional
information.
 When to distribute handouts?
* Before you begin
* During the speech * During the speech
your speech

-at this point you might -if the handout is a takeaway,

- if your purpose is for have assigned someone leave it on the table near the
the listeners to follow to distribute them once door so members who are
along in a handout, you gave your signal. interested
place a copy on each However, this may be can take one on their way out.
seat of distracting and interrupts Assign someone to take charge
audience or ask a the pace of presentation on distributing the handouts and
volunteer to distribute and tend to be side- do not forget to instruct the
before the tracked and their attention audience about the handouts
presentation begins. defocused while waiting before you conclude your
for their copies. speech.
 FUNCTIONS OF COMMUNICATION AIDS
 Communication aids facilitate speech delivery and
understanding. Following are the functions of communication
aids:

1. To clarify or emphasize a point.

2. To enhance retention and recall your message.

 FUNCTIONS OF COMMUNICATION AIDS

3. To add variety and interest to your speech.

4. To enhance your credibility of the speaker.

 PREPARING COMMUNICATION AIDS
● Planned and prepared carefully and creatively.
● Explain your presentation aids so that your audience
will know why you are using them.
● Keep it simple
● Match your speech with your presentation aids by
narrowing the topic and content of your speech.
GUIDELINES IN PREPARING QUALITY
COMMUNICATION AIDS
1. Must be easily seen or heard by the audience.

 Graphic elements in your presentation should be large enough to

read.
 Audio must be loud enough to be heard.
 Text-based visuals charts and graphs need to be presented with
strong, clean lines and blocks of color.
 The textual elements should be located closest to the part of your
graphic element that they are about.
 Carefully limit the amount of text on a presentation aid.
 Used a simple, easy to read type style.
2. They should be easily handled.

3. They should be aesthetically pleasing.

4. Text type must only be used when needed.

5. Control the size and lines of graphic images.

6. Computer presentations should be used purposively.

- Watch your font.

- Do not write everything out.
- Do not bow down to software.
- Use appropriate slide colors
- Use proper slide movements
- Utilize sound or audio
- Practice using technology
7. Always have a backup plan.
 THANK YOU!!!
-Soberano, Lynley Nicole I.
- Notarte, Monica