Using visual aids effectively - introduction

course description
this one-day course is aimed at trainers who need to use visual aids to support training delivery. do you feel uncomfortable using a white board?, ohp?, demonstration equipment?

training aids can aid learning and retention when used effectively, if used poorly they can become an hindrance.
target audience
new or experienced trainers who want to use visual aids effectively to support learning and retention

at course completion
after completing this course, participants will be able to:

• use the white board to aid learning and retention
• use the ohp to enhance and aid learning

use demonstration equipment to aid and support learning
prerequisitesto benefit fully from this course you should have some experience of presenting and/or training
related courses
instructional techniques for it trainers
course size
maximum of 6 delegates
topics
introduction-what is a visual aid?; why use visual aids?; types of visuals?; when to use visual aids
using the white board-layout; relevance; use of colour; building complex diagrams; aid or obstruction?
using over head projectors (ohp)-ohp versus white board; designing transparencies; do''''s & don''''ts when using an ohp; oppportunity to practice
using demonstration equipment- benefits of using demonstration equipment; when to use it; how to use it during the course learners will experience a range of training aids and techniques. there will be time to practice using a variety of training aids to increase confidence.