1. B.SC.DEGREE COURSE IN NURSING
(IIYEAR)
COMMUNICATION AND EDUCATION TECHNOLOGY
UNIT VII
EDUCATIONAL MEDIA
INTRODUCTION
R.ILAIYARANI , VICE-PRINCIPAL

2. Objectives
1. to define Educational media and AV aids.
2. to understand the concepts of AV aids .
3. to list out the characteristics of AV aids.
4. .List the benefits of using audio visual training aids.
5. Identify the accurate statements about factors to consider
when selecting audio visual training aids.
6.List the guidelines for using audio visual training aids.
7. Enumerate the classification of AV aids.
8. Identify accurate statements about ancillary equipment.
9.Operate audio visual equipment.
10. Identify facts about projected audio visual training aids.

3. INTRODUCTION

4. What we missed?
We can’t just talk like a parrots!!

5. Educational
media
“Educational media refers to
channels of communication that
carry messages with an
instructional purpose. They are
usually utilised for the sole
purpose of learning
and teaching (Web crawler,
2013).

7. AV AIDS
Audio refers to sound waves that
can normally be heard by
the human ear.
Visual implies relating to the
sense of feeling
Aids implies those
instructional device or
teaching aids which make
teaching more effective

8. DEFINITION OF AV AIDS
Audio visual aids are anything by means of
which learning process may be encouraged or carried on
through the sense of hearing or sense of sight.
- Goods Dictionary of Education
According to Kinder:
“Audio visual aids are any
device which can be used to
make the learning more
effective, more concrete, more
realistic and more dynamic.

11. SOURCES OF AV AIDS
• Government
• Educational organizations
• Professional organizations
• Non governmental
organizations
• National and international
voluntary organisations
• Commercial markets

13. AUDIO VISUAL AIDS
• Every individual has the tendency
to forget. Proper use of teaching
aids helps to retain more
concepts permanently.
• Students can learn better when
they are motivated properly
through different teaching aids.
• Teaching aids develop the proper
image when the students see,
hear, taste and smell properly.
• Teaching aids provide complex
example for conceptual thinking.

14. AUDIO VISUAL AIDS
• The teaching aids create the
environment of interest for
the students.
• Teaching aids helps o
increase the vocabulary of
the students.
• Teaching aids helps the
teacher to get sometime and
make learning permanently.
• Teaching aids provide direct
experience to the students.

15. Principles in the use of A .V
aids
1. Principle of selection
2. Principle of Preparation
3. Principle of Physical control
4. Principle of Prober
presentation
5. Principle of Response
6. Principle of Evaluation

16. Principle of selection
• Av aids should suit the
- teaching objectives
- Learning groups
- Age groups
- Grade level
• Specific educational value
and stimulate interest and
motivation .
• True representation of the
real things.
• Helps in the realization of
desires, learning objectives.

17. Principle of Preparation
• Locally available
material
• Student should be
associated in the
preparation of AV aids

18. Principle of Physical control
Arrangement of aids
safely to facilitate their
lending to the teachers
for use .

19. Principle of Prober presentation
• Careful visualize the teaching
aids before actual
presentation.
• Fully acquaint themselves
with use and manipulation of
the aids to be shown in the
class.
• Adequate handling of aid to
prevent damage.
• Display properly so that all
the students are able to see it
to derive maximum benefit
out of it.
• Avoid distraction of all kinds.

20. Principle of Response
• The teacher guide the
students to respond
actively to the audio
visual stimuli. So that
they derive the
maximum benefit in
learning.

21. Principle of Evaluation
• Continuous
evaluation is
necessary

22. ROLE OF AUDIO VISUAL AIDS IN EDUCATION
• Audio visual aids are
important in education
system. Audio visual aids
are those devices which
are used in classrooms to
encourage teaching
learning process and
make it easier and
interesting.

23. ROLE OF AUDIO VISUAL AIDS IN EDUCATION
• Student will gain knowledge of
the latest in evolving theoretical
and practical application in the
communication field utilizing
various resources and methods
of enquiry.
• Students will grow intellectually
in their oral and written
communication and critical
thinking skills.
• Student will become aware of
the ethical and spiritual
implication of the
communication on a devise and
global level.

24. CRITERIA FOR SELECTION OF AV AIDS
audio-visual aid.....
• represents a true picture of the topic
• has the ability to draw attention of the
audience
• can arouse interest of the audience
• contributes towards meaningful under
standing of the topic
• is likely to bring desirable change in the
attitude of the audience
• is appropriate to the level of the audience
• is worth the time and effort involved

25. ADVANTAGES OF AV AIDS
• Its helps to make learning
process more effective and
conceptual.
• Its helps to grab the attention
of students
• It builds interest and
motivation teaching students
learning process
• It enhance the energy level of
teaching and students
• It is even better for over
burden classrooms
• It provides students a realistic
approach and experience

26. DISADVANTAGES OF AV AIDS
• Technical Problems
• Students
Distractions
• Expensive
• Time consuming
• Need Space
• Convenience

29. WHO CAN TAKE BENEFIT FROM VISUAL AIDS
Though every children can take benefit while using
visual aids for learning. But it is more helpful for
those students:
• Having Language Disorder
• Autism Spectrum Disorder
• Down Syndrome
• Those who have Learning Disabilities
• Student who have English as a secondary
Language
• Those having Oppositional Defiant Disorder
• Personality Development Delay
• Have the problem of Hearing Impairment
• Have the symptoms of Attention Deficit
Hyperactivity Disorder ADHD

30. GUIDES FOR SELECTING AND MAKING AV AIDS
• Easy to see and understand
• Simple and direct
• Easy to handle and transport
• Emphasize the key point
• Good working condition
• Time and place
• Please the senses
• Accurate up to date ideas
• Encourage the views to eye
your ideas

31. Final words
Audio-visual aids surely facilitate language learning.
Both the teachers and learners are benefited from
different audio-visuals materials in language
classrooms. Audio-visuals make the language teaching
and learning effective making the class interactive and
interesting, motivating the learners, facilitating
language skills and so many.
It definitely increases the interest, knowledge and
proficiency in English language among the students .

32. POST EVALUATION
1. Define educational media?(2)
2. List the characteristic of AV aids?(2)
3. Explain the principles of AV aids?(5)
4. What are all the factors affecting AV aids?(5)
5. Who all are get benefits from AV aids?(5)

33. REFERENCES
1. B.T. Basavantappas”Nursing Education", first
edition, 2003,Jaypee Brothers publication,NewDelhi,
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nfsunesco /pdf /LESTAG_E,PDF
3.http//:monroecc.edy/manila/ web files / brunette
/audiovisual.pdf
4.http://:wp.lps.org/ jholbei /files/2012/03/visual-
aids.pdf
5. Farrant .J ,(1998)” ,Principles and Practice of
Education, "Essex: LONGMAN Grou.