1. Instructional Design Course Producing Effective Learning Materials Instructor Name

2. Agenda Examples of learning and training aids. Characteristics of effective learning and training aids. How to effectively employ different learning and teaching aids. Effective Learning Materials 2

3. 3 Purpose of Visual & Audio Aids Contribute to instructor’s message. Emphasize key teaching points. Use pictures, graphics, colour etc. to bring clarity. Use templates to standardize presentations. Multiple inputs help motivate learners.

4. Effective Learning Materials 4 Guidelines for Visual Aids One visual aid for each teaching point. Keep it simple. Minimize text, maximize graphics/charts. Use colour to “emphasize”. Avoid multiple transitions. (Ideally) Six lines of text per visual.

5. Effective Learning Materials 5 PowerPoint Slides Portable & visually stimulating Can add interactivity, animations and audio Can build visuals, handouts & notes using templates Only limited by screen size & room layout Requires computer & graphics skills.

6. Effective Learning Materials 6 Flip Chart Presentation Portable & cheap to produce Easy to modify or add to it Only good for small audience Wears out quickly Bulky to transport

7. Effective Learning Materials 7 White Board Presentation USE OF A WHITEBOARD o Easy to modify or add to on the fly o Supports less structured presentations o Only supports small audiences o NOT portable & audience view may be restricted o To setup requires room access before presentation

8. Good & Bad Examples Effective Learning Materials 8

9. Use of Guides Instructor Guide  Required when multiple instructors.  Captures original design and delivery decisions.  Provides guidance on assessment & marking.  Includes lesson plans/notes. Student Guide  Provides course information and readings.  Includes copies of presentations.  May include a DVD with digital data. Effective Learning Materials 9

10. Summary When producing a course maximize the potential of visuals and other learning materials. Use multiple media. Effective Learning Materials 10