Flash card & flip chart

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1. Flip chart Flash card

2. FLASH CARD

3. Flash card is a series of card each having a picture with a message which are arranged on top of one another in the order of showing. These flash card may be used along with Other graphic aid such as poster, chart, etc to make the lesson effective . commonly used for 5-15 members . INTRODUCTION

4. “ A card bearing word, number, or picture that is Briefly displayed (as by a teacher to a class) Usually as a learning aid” DEFINITION

5. ARTICLES NEEDED Card board Illustrations Colours Letterings Sketches Pencil Scale

6. PREPARATION OF FASH CARD Collect information Select the essential points Sort item in logical sequence Visualize one idea on one card

7. HOW TO PREPARE FLASH CARD Cut chart paper into 4 equal parts to get the card Cut out pictures, photographs from the publication printed chart, posters and can be pasted. And also cartoon pictures can be drawn.

8. COLORING “ Colour creates interest in the human mind. So select colours to fit the background to provide good contrast. But do not use too many colours .”

9. WRITING The best flash card are those which need few or no words It is better to use capital letters It is better to limit the caption to five or six word Write the talking point on the back of the card Write the point on the right hand corner of the backside For the first card , while the talking point on the last one, for the second one, on the back of the first. Repeat until whole series is finished.

10. SIZE OF THE CHART 10’’x12’’ for 10 audience 15’’x20’’ for 15-20 audience 20’’x22’’for 20-30 audience

11. NUMBER OF CARD IN A SET It is not worth to use too many flash card in a set. Best to limit the number of flash card to 10-20 for one talk. While preparing flash card:- for each card make a rough layout on an ordinary sheet of paper of the same size of the card. Remember that everyone who sees the card must be able to understand the illustration quickly and easily so do not use complicated drawing. The idea on the flash card should be brief It should be large enough for every one to see. Be adopted to local condition Each card present only one idea

12. HOW TO USE FLASH CARD Orient in such a way that while showing a card the interest of the audience is aroused and maintained. Rehearse the presentation several times before trying them on the audience. Do not allow anyone to sit more than 20 feet away from the teacher. Arrange the card logically or sequentially Hold the card to chest high so that audience can see well Turn the different angles so that everyone can see clearly Explain the first card with the aid of the talking point written on the back of the last card.

13. Slip no 1 card behind the stack flashing no.2 and explain no.2 with the aid of the points written on the back of the no.1. Repeat until the whole series is finished Be a good showman , do not be clumsy while showing the card Stress important points. Do not hesitate to repeat the card when doubt arises on that particular card. If necessary present it again Summarize the main point at the end of the talk Pass the whole stock of card to a member of the audience at either end of the row. Ask him to look at the top card and pass it on

14. After every one has seen the cards individually invite questions and answer to them. Make sure that you know the answer. When larger card are used card may be slipped behind the set or remove it and place it face on nearby table. Use pointer. Do not cover the matter with hand.

15. ADVANTAGES Inexpensive , can be home made. Very easy to transport Good way to give information in sequence to small group. Can be used to review a topic Can work as useful supplementary aid and can be effectively used with other. May be used to develop the cognitive abilities and to recall what has been studied.

16. DISADVANTAGES Deteriorate with constant use. Some artistic ability is required if making home made flash card. Easy to get out of sequence. Limited to small group.

17. FLIP CHART

18. INTRODUCTION Flip chart are like flash cards but fastened together. It resembles an album of drawing, picture, chart or even calendar . It can be used for 15-30 people ; bound together with ring or string. They flip over in sequence. It can be used to teach things like child care, feeding basic food group etc.

19. ARTICLES NEEDED Card board sized 50cm x 85cm or usually larger than 21cm x27cm. Illustration , pictures, photos, cuttings colour paper Colours Lettering Sketches Pencil Scale Paint and brush

20. PREPARATION OF FLIP CHART Collect information relating to the talk select all important points. Take a few small sheet of paper and construct rough visual and write special instruction of picture or drawing Make sketches for illustrations, or else photographs can be used Use attractive colours combination as colours create more interest .

21. BINDIND OF FLIP CHART A simple form of flip book can be made by merely stapling sheet of paper together at the top or punching holes and connecting them with a card like photo album.

22. ADVANTAGES Inexpensive, can be home made. Very easy to transport Good way to give information in sequence because they are bound, illustrations stay in sequence. Can be used for a large group .

23. DISADVANTAGES Deteriorate rapidly Some artistic ability is required if making homemade flip chart Can confuse audience with too much or too little information

24. CONCLUSION The audiovisual aids can play a powerful role in enhancing the impact and memorability of the presentation. When used properly, they can entertain and enliven the audience while increasing their receptivity and recall.

25. THANK YOU Leena.l Iyr MSc