VisualizationVisualizationa training toola training tool

ObjectivesObjectives

By the end of the session participants will know • The importance of using visual aid• Different visual aids• Their advantages and disadvantages• When to use each aid

StoryStory

• A 2-leg sits on a 3-leg and eats a 1-leg. Comes a 4-leg and takes away the 1-leg from the 2-leg.The 2-leg gets angry and takes the 3-leg and beats the 4-leg.

Degree of retention (after 2 - 3 days)Degree of retention (after 2 - 3 days)

We rememberof what we

Hear.

We rememberof whatwe See.

We rememberof what we Hear& See.

Importance of using V. A.Importance of using V. A.

• Attract attention• Increase retention• Improve comprehension

ObjectObject

Advantages• High percentage of retaining (hear,see,do)• Saving considerably time and resource in

explanation, preparing other materials

ObjectObject

Disadvantages• Space consuming• Inpractical for transportation

! Useful in training when technical activities should be explained !

FlipchartFlipchart

Advantages• Most widely available• Easy to use• Transportable• Sheets can be exhibit • Use as a notepad to reinforce the spoken word• Drawing charts, figures• Posted for references on the wall• Preparing in advance to support the verbal presentation• Developing topics together with participants • Low cost

FlipchartFlipchart

Disadvantages• Legibility?• Visibility in large groups• Since writing you face away from the group• Limited talking• Easily torn, dirtied, dog-eared

FlipchartFlipchart

When to use?• Program overview• Collecting ideas and topics• Visualisation• Structuring of sequences of operation• Documentation of results• Feedback• Role play instructions• Analysis results

Overhead projectorOverhead projector

Advantages• High visual impact• Usable in light• Large image• Widely available• Used sitting or standing• Transparencies easily portable• Operated with the trainer facing to the group

Overhead projectorOverhead projector

Disadvantages• Power is required• Older version are noisy• Head post can obscure• Transparencies tend to get

“crowded”

Overhead projectorOverhead projector

When to use?•Straightforward prepared transparencies;•Additive notepad•Disclosure method; even in huge groups

Overhead projectorOverhead projector

Tips for usePre-check that:– Transparencies are numbered– The projector works– The spare bulb works– Head post doesn’t obscure– Slides are focused

Overhead projectorOverhead projector

Tips for useDuring presentation:– Sit when using– Keep switching off– Point to OHT slide, not screen

WhiteboardWhiteboard

Advantages• Same as with flipchart• Much more can be entered and a wider

variety of displays is possible than with a flipchart

• Material can be easily erased

WhiteboardWhiteboard

Disadvantages• Not permanent• Legibility?• Visibility in large groups• Since writing you face away from the group• Limited talking• Smooth surface makes writing more difficult• Dry marker pens dry up faster than other

marker pens.

WhiteboardWhiteboard

Used as an instant, additive board, with either writing, drawings, or magnetic characters when topics should be developed or not permanent visible (e.g. mindmap) for small and middle-sized groups !

Pin boardPin board

Advantages• suitable for attaching charts • suitable for attaching moderation cards• both sides of the board can be used• useful to divide rooms• possibility of structuring topics• cards can be changed, clustered or removed• interactive (e.g. moderation )

Pin boardPin board

Disadvantages• Not widely available• Space consuming• Visibility huge groups• Impractical for transportation• Lot of equipment is needed: cards,

markers, packing paper, needles

Pin boardPin board

When to use?

• Presenting workshops outcomes.

• Hanging tool for permanent tips, instructions….

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