Visualization a training tool

Objectives 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

Story

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.

People retain ______ percent of what they hear _____percent of what they hear and see; And _____ percent of what they hear, see, and do.

Degree of retention (after days) We remember of what we Hear. We remember of what we See. We remember of what we Hear& See.

Importance of using V. A. Attract attention Increase retention Improve comprehension

Object Advantages High percentage of retaining (hear,see,do) Saving considerably time and resource in explanation, preparing other materials

Object Disadvantages Space consuming Inpractical for transportation ! Useful in training when technical activities should be explained !

Flipchart 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

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

Flipchart 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 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 projector Disadvantages Power is required Older version are noisy Head post can obscure Transparencies tend to get “crowded”

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

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

Overhead projector Tips for use During presentation: – Sit when using – Keep switching off – Point to OHT slide, not screen

Whiteboard 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

Whiteboard 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.

Whiteboard 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 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 board Disadvantages Not widely available Space consuming Visibility huge groups Impractical for transportation Lot of equipment is needed: cards, markers, packing paper, needles

Pin board When to use? Presenting workshops outcomes. Hanging tool for permanent tips, instructions….

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