GROUP 4 PROFED06

Definitio n Advantage s of Printe d Media Disadvantages of Printed Media Designing Printed Material Being Used

Is one of the oldest forms of instructional media that is being used in the classroom. Are materials used to inform, instruct and motivate learners. (Kemp and Dayton)

Advantages of Printed Media Printed media can easily be transported and can be brought and placed anywhere you go. Printed media can be produced though the use of computers or handwritten. Printedmediaisnotexpensiveto generate especially if it is not done in color. Printedmediaisthemostcommonlyused media most students are familiar with.

Disadvantages of Printed Media Students fail to see the importance of these media because of its lack of sounds and animations. Printed media can only convey verbal language and therefore it does not necessarily elicit response from the leader. Printed media needs time to prepare and to update. It is not very easy to update a book.

PRINTED MEDIA THAT IS BEING USED Books/Textbook s Newspapers Newsletters Magazines Handout

Books/ Textbooks It is the oldest form and the most common form of print media used by students.  Functions of a Book: The students gain the legacy of knowledge earned by those who came before (Beckert, 1992). It is used as a teaching aid. It provides entertainment.  Types of Books Browsing Books – to catch the reader’s eye then allow for random readings. Continuous reading books – traditional textbooks used by the students for the different subject areas. Reference books – designed for easy retrieval of particular information.

 Guiding Principles for Quality Textbooks –Content –Learning and Teaching –Structure and Organization –Language –Textbook Layout (for printed textbooks only)  Guidelines for Using Textbooks –Textbooks should meet student’s needs. –Direct student’s reading by using objectives and/or questions. –Emphasize to use the visuals in textbooks. –To aid them in teaching and in using the textbook. –Supplement the textbook with other media.

 Approaches (Bringing Books To Life, 2011) Reading Aloud – provides an enjoyable and shared experience. Shared Reading – where the teacher and the class read the books together. Guided Reading – it involves helping students to read for themselves. Group Reading – involves one student reading out loud to other students in a small group. Independent Reading – involves supporting students choosing to read, selecting what they want to read and then being able to share what they have read.

Newspape rs - are popular form of print media. It is published daily or weekly and it covers a variety of topics from local and international news.

 Functions of Newspapers: –As information provider – provides information to students about various national and international events and issues. –As opinion builder – Through its editorials and column sections, students are helped to express their own opinions as well. –As entertainer provider – it does not only provide currents event and issues but also provide readers special features about lifestyle, sports, etc. –As advertising vehicle – in promoting goods and services.

Newsletters are used to provide information to selected readers. Keeps the readers informed of what is happening or what has happened in the school. It is a great way to strengthen parent and teacher communication.  Functions of Newsletters: As information provider – provide news about the school and the students information and achievements, thus, creating pride. As community builder – delivers information about the students, school and the community at large.

Magazin e Printed materials that provide information in various fields. Usually comes periodically, either weekly, monthly, quarterly or annually.  Functions of Magazines: –Provides information – provides supplementary information to what is being given by books and other printed materials. –Provides entertainment – provides entertaining content where students can solve puzzles or answer riddles. –Facilities Advertising – also function to market goods and services

Hando ut Teachers create handout so that lessons can be remembered by students after the discussions and presentations. Edgar Dale’s Cone of Experience, shows that people generally forgot 80 of what people hear. A good handout: Ensures that the audience can get the key ideas as intended. Serves as an addition to what the audience has heard and seen. Serves as reference material when the audience needs it at a later date. Summarizes the information presented. Keeps the audience focused only on a particular topic or subject.

Designing Handout: –Legibility – the guide to what typeface will be used in handout. –Readability – guide to where to place the graphics and text on the page. There are four basic principles of visual design: (William, 2008) Contrast – used to differentiate elements if a design. Repetition – used to establish pattern all throughout the handout. Alignment – used to lead the reader throughout, using the handout. Proximity – used to group together elements that are related with each other to help organize the information] in the handout.

Title – must be big and bold enough to catch the attention of the readers. Layout – Make sure that only the necessary details are included in the handouts. Clear uncluttered layout. Graphics – can simplify complex information. Bullets – For easy reading. White space – spaces are necessary for handouts to help the eye to search for and find information. Author’s name and date – For credits or acknowledgement. Color – Add color to increase willingness to read.

How to Design Printed Material? Printed materials must be designed well to promote learning and better appreciation of what is presented. Headings Writing Style Page layout Type Style/Mechanics Visuals Highlighting

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