Instructional Media and Technology

Use of training aids

• Effectiveness of instructor is influenced by training aids

• Must choose correct training aids

• Increases the chances of the learner retaining the information

The Need for Instructional Media

• Allows instructor to maximize transfer of knowledge

• Can replace extended explanation

Selecting Appropriate Media

• Must reinforce program content

• Must be relevant to desired behavior objectives

• Works with the class size

• Allow the learner to control the pace

Integration of Instructional Media into the Learning

Environment• Class room arrangement should be

considered

• Visibility and audibility of the media

Learning Environment Distraction

• Learners should feel safe comfortable

• Minimize auditory and visual stimuli not relating to topic

• Avoid clutter

Non projected Instructional Media

Chalk board

Dry erase marker board

Easel pad

Illustrations and Display Boards

Models

Casualty simulation media

Chalk Board and Dry Erase Board

• Advantages– Convenient and effective– Permits students to take notes– Helpful in stressing a point– Versatile– Low cost– Low maintenance

Chalk Board and Dry Erase Board

• Disadvantages– Requires ideas to be condensed and restated– Once produced, presentation must be left in

place or lost when it’s erased

Easel Pad

• Advantages– Inexpensive and easily transported– Pages are turned one after the other– Can be prepared in advance– Provides a permanent record

Easel Pad

• Disadvantages– Cannot view past a present information

Illustration and Display Boards

• Advantages– Helpful as follow-up– Student can give the instructor full attention– Easy to duplicate– No group size limitations

Illustration and Display Boards

• Disadvantages– No assurance material will be read– Paper and printing cost– Distribution may disrupt class– Research and development time needed for

preparation

Models

• A scale replica of something

• Table top miniature

• Anatomical models

• Audio cassettes

Casualty simulation media

• Moulage kits

• Minimal training required

Projected Instructional Media

• Overhead projectors

• Slide projectors

Devices Aiding in Media Production

• Scanner

• Digital Still Camera

Television and aids

Video tape

Multi Image Delivery

Using two or more slide projectors

Using a slide projector and an overhead

Simulators

• Can simulate when too dangerous to complete a scenario in the real environment

• Can simulate– Unsafe building to be searched– Multi operation

Other Media Devices

• Electronic simulators – communication systems• Mechanical simulators – built to simulate roof

ventilation, forcible entry• Computer Formats – simulate burning building• Virtual Reality – displays a field of view as if the

participant is part of the simulated environment