05 - Train The Trainer - Using Appropriate Training Aids
05 - Train The Trainer - Using Appropriate Training Aids
05 - Train The Trainer - Using Appropriate Training Aids
Train-the-Trainer
(USCG-Accepted)
Learning Objectives
It is intended that this module enhance
participants understanding of the use of
appropriate training aids
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Outline
• Reasons for using learning aids
• PowerPoint
• Writing effective slides
• Various Learning Aids
• Handouts
• Writing effective handouts
• Selection of learning aids appropriate to subject
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Learning Aids
• Reinforce what you are saying
• Verify that your point is understood
• Identify what is important/essential
• Enable participants to visualize or experience something
that is impractical to see or do in real life
• Engage participants other senses in the learning process
• Facilitate different learning styles
Students Remember
• 10% of what they read
• 20% of what they hear
• 30% of what they see
• 50% of what they see and hear
• 75% of what they say
• 90% of what they do
• The learning process must be an interactive mix of media
to retain attention, interest and to stimulate learning
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PowerPoint
Advantages Disadvantages
• Allows advance preparation • Technology – equally
• Ideal for showing diagrams, capable of making us
appear either professional
charts and illustrations etc.
or incompetent
• Can sequence information
introduction point-by-point • Tedium for participants if
this is the sole media
• Don’t have to turn your back
on the audience
PowerPoint
Before the Training During the Training
• Arrive early to make sure • Use a laser pointer or the
the facilities are functional cursor rather than pointing
at the screen (back to
• Check the aim and focus of
students)
the system
• Check slides are readable
from back of the room
• Check other learning aids
are to hand
• Relax
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You Are!
Presentation Flow
• Use of some PowerPoint features interrupts the flow of the
presentation, such as:
− Adding texture to your slides
− Using “gradient shading”
• Use of other PowerPoint features, enhances the flow of the
presentation, such as:
− Embedding text in boxes
− Using custom animation
− Using graphics that relate to the material on the slide
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Less is More!
• Think of your audience
• They have to combine several eye sweeps with processing
data
− Minimize eye sweeps
− Positive results move from left to right
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Question 1
• What makes a presentation effective?
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Flipchart
Flipchart
When to Use Tips
• If electricity is not available! • Check the room and
equipment beforehand
• supporting a point to the
main subject • Get your own paper
• Group work – ideal for • Write out important pages
summarizing in advance
• To provide a written record • Don’t write too much
of points made
• Carry a collection of felt-tip
pens
• Bring along some Blutack
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Sticky Notepads
When to Use Tips
• Brainstorming sessions • Write clearly so you can
• Easy to move so good for stand back and view the
notes
grouping
• Use different colors for
• Good discipline for focusing
different groups
thought (not much space to
write!)
Audo CD’s
When to Use Tips
• Good for language learning • Check the equipment
– use of English
• Can it be heard from the
back of the room?
• queue up the CD in advance
• Play short bits at one time
• Break up longer clips into
segments
• Check out copyright
requirements
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Video CD’s
When to Use Tips
• Good for language learning • Can images be seen from
– use of English the back of the room?
• Pre-queue DVD
• Heads-up on key items
• View relevant sections
• Review after showing
• Check copyright
• Don’t use as entertainment
Games
When to Use Tips Example
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Computer-Based Training
When to Use Tips
• When pre-work is needed • Costly
prior to starting a course • Verify secure identity
• Good for advance or checking
remote learning
• May want to support further
• Good for testing level of with a written test
knowledge
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Handouts
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Handouts
• Are specially prepared notes used
− As support material illustrating or introducing a particular point
relevant to the course
− To be sure all recipients have the same information
− To provoke discussion
− To obviate note taking
− For student reference after the course (could be electronic i.e., web-
based, CD-based, etc.)
− Because they convey authority
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Question 2
• How do you prevent inducing sleep in your students?
Workshop
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Selection of Media
First Second Third
Thank You
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