Media SelectionIntroductionSelecting the most appropriate method of presentation depends upon theobjectives of the originator and the intended message. Often, the originatormakes this decision before requesting artwork. However, if the choice hasnot been made, or the originator is open to suggestion, your expertise inpresentation methods becomes invaluable.Types of aidsOnce the objectives and information have been set, make a decision on howto effectively convey the information and what type of training aids youintend to use. A flyer or poster may suffice, or perhaps the informationwarrants a lengthy brief. Regardless of the form of presentation, the twomajor types of briefing or training aids are manipulative aids anddemonstrative aids.ManipulativeaidsManipulative aids are training aids that physically require audienceparticipation. This method could be complicated and tax the intellectual andphysical abilities of the student, such as a flight trainer, or simple, such aswriting on a lecture pad. Manipulative aids teach skills.DemonstrativeAs a DM, most of your work involves demonstrative aids. These trainingaidsaids present material or knowledge functions for the student to intellectuallydigest. Demonstrative aids show objects, processes, or concepts. Theydepict things that are naturally invisible (gases, electrons), hidden (internalparts), obscure (difficult to understand), or dangerous. Demonstrative aidscan be dynamic or static.Dynamic aidsDynamic aids are demonstrative aids that show movement, progressivedisclosure, or some form of change. Examples of dynamic training aids arevideo, motion pictures, viewgraphs with overlays, and computer-generatedpresentations and animation.Static aidsStatic aids are demonstrative aids that are static in nature and do not depictmovement or change. Examples of static aids include lecture pads, posters,slides, and viewgraphs and cartoons.2-3
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