1. Using Training Aids in the Classroom Trainer: Karen Vaias

2. Lesson OverviewIn this lesson we will cover:How to create effective training aidsHow to select appropriate aidsHow to evaluate training sites 3. By the end of this lesson you will be able to:Describe guidelines for visual aiddevelopmentCreate effective visual aidsChoose appropriate training aidsEvaluate training sites 4. Visual Aids 5. Visual Aids FocusReinforce ImproveAttentionPoints Retention Appeal toIgniteVisualImagination Learners 6. Flip Charts 7. Transparencies 8. Presentation SoftwareMicrosoft PowerPointApple KeynoteOpenOffice ImpressOnline products available as well 9. PowerPointSlideshowsClassroom presentationsDisplay Text, graphs, tables & charts Other imagesUpload to Internet 10. When to use PowerPointLarge groups AuditoriumsDemonstrations Screenshots & GraphicsGraphic representations of data Charts, graphs & diagrams 11. Sample Slide with GraphInformation taken from http://www.ebscohost.com/thisTopic.php?marketID=6&topicID=5 12/15/08 12. Sample Slide with Flow chartEBSCOhost CorporateOfficeMasterFILETM Business SourcePlant 1Plant 2 Middle SearchPremierPremierPlant 3 Plus 13. Sample Slide with diagram General Terms Many typesSearch Many Hits Changes are Subjectseasy!Refine Limiters More shapes Different looks Print or EmailResults Citations 14. Embed links and more 15. And now for a littlebad PowerPoint 16. BAD Sample Slide that really hasway too much information included Topics included in MasterFILETM Premier General reference information Business (for different sizes of business and for business students) Health topics Education For teachers K-12 to help them with lesson planning and other school related activities General science topics for teachers, students and more Multicultural issues (articles, encyclopedia entries, data and more) Contents of MasterFILETM Premier Almost 1,750 full text periodicals 341,655 photos, maps and flags 86,017 full text biographies 105,786 primary source documents 495 full text reference books PDF back files for many articles Designed for public libraries, but useful for schools and academic libraries too.Information taken from http://www.ebscohost.com/thisTopic.php?marketID=6&topicID=5 12/15/08 17. Use MasterFILE Premier to Topics included in MasterFILETM Premier General reference information Business Health topics Education General science Multicultural issues Contents of MasterFILETM Premier Almost 1,750 full text periodicals 341,655 photos, maps and flags 86,017 full text biographies 105,786 primary source documents 495 full text reference books PDF back files for many articles 18. Tips and TricksOrganize firstUse PowerPoint to Reinforce major points Supplement your presentation Provide visual supportPractice! 19. Tips and TricksUse 6x6 rule for text: 6 words per line 6 lines per slideKeep it simple! 2-3 colors Use Clip Art judiciously 20. Printing Options: Handouts View 21. Printing Options: Handouts View 22. Printing Options: Outline View 23. Guidelines for HandoutsInclude Title Date Contact information Purpose of handout 24. Guidelines for HandoutsVary colors if using multiple handoutsThink before you print: Is handout needed? Keep it shortConsider other options Follow up with email or blog post 25. Realia & Specimens 26. Evaluating your Training Site 27. To consider when training:EquipmentEnvironmentAccessVisibility 28. To consider when training:What ifs: Equipment failure Connectivity problems Compatibility issuesPlan backups! 29. Think about your audienceHow many?How old?Cultural considerationsPhysical limitationsInterest in topic 30. SummaryThe purpose of visual aidsSelection of appropriate aidsTips to maximize effectiveness of aidsEvaluating training sites 31. Technology in TrainingUP NEXT