Chapter 11

Mastering Media and Other Visuals

IN THIS CHAPTER

Bullet Selecting the best media or visual to do the job

Bullet Selecting and using visuals

Bullet Using powerful visuals that add to the learning

Bullet Exploring the possibilities in the other media: social

Bullet Looking like a pro using specific media techniques in training

A picture is worth a thousand words. Of course, this is a cliché, but it tells you exactly what this chapter is all about. I touch lightly on visuals in Chapter 5, but in this chapter, I focus entirely on visuals: what types are available to you, why you should use them, how to design them, and most important, how to use them with your learners.

Before you begin this chapter, consider the expertise you already have by using the self-evaluation form in Table 11-1.

How’d you do? If you’re thinking about upskilling, read on for a few tips and techniques.

TABLE 11-1 Evaluate Your Audiovisual Expertise

Use this scale to evaluate your expertise when using visuals in the classroom.

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