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them more readily recall them later. Thanks to electronic systems,
many handouts can be distributed digitally and save a lot of paper.
Visual Aids
Visual aids, like handouts, must be prepared in advance. These are
specialized materials to be used on the media selected. (See the dis-
cussion in Step Five on how to use media.) The key point to remem-
ber is that these must be designed and produced with all the other
materials. Computer graphic programs make visual generation,
whether for a chart to be hung on the wall or a full-blown presenta-
tion, quite easy.
Miscellaneous Materials
As with most other subjects, training has its miscellaneous materi-
als category. This is needed ...