The goal of this module is to help instructors more effectively deliver their message to their students by adding impact and interest to their presentation / lecture content through the use of visual aids.

Module Objectives:

Upon completion of this module, the instructor will . . .

• be able to distinguish among the various ways that students can best receive and process information.

• understand how the effective use of visual aids can impact a learner's information retention.

• understand how effective visual aids can strengthen a presentation.

• recognize the common types of visual aids and describe ways to effectively use each type.

• know what factors to consider when selecting visual aids.

• recognize the characteristics of effective visual aids.

• recognize some disadvantages of using visual aids.

Several questions are interspersed throughout the material so that you can check your understanding of the information presented.