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teaching learning media

1. Flash cards Prepared by: Khusbu Lama Tipika Bhandari

2. Content Introduction Uses Types Articles Preparation Techniques Advantages Disadvantages

3. Set of visual aids Simple message in steps by consecutive pictures Used in group discussion Verbal explanation Commonly used for 5-15 members Use 10-12 cards for one talk Introduction

4. “ A small compact card, which flashes before the class to bring any idea .” -K.P. Neeraja Definition

5. Uses of flashcards Exercise mental process As a drill For reviewing For small groups (not over 30) Provides variety and activity

6. Types (based on materials used) Plain flashcards Laminated flashcards Synthetic flashcards Flashcards prepared from old tins or metal cans Flashcards made of heavy cloth

7. Plain flashcard

8. Laminated flashcard

9. Flashcard made from old tins

10. Flash card made of cloth

11. Articles needed Card boards/ drawing paper Illustrations Colors Letterings Sketches Pencil Scale

12. Preparation of flashcards Collect information Select the essential points Logical sequence Visualize one idea on one cards

13. TECHNIQUES OF MAKING FLASH CARDS Cut chart paper Paste pictures Size usually (12cmX10 cm) Size according to number of audience and distance

14. Cut and paste the picture Keep sequentially Coloring Write number on back of card Writing Few or no words Use capital letters Five or six words Write talking words on right hand side of back For first card, write on last one and for second on the back of first and repeat

15. Points to Remember 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 illustrations quickly and easily. So do not use complicated drawings The idea on the flash card should be brief It should be large enough for everyone to see Be adapted to local condition Each card presents only one idea

16. Techniques to use flash card:- Orient in such a way that 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. Keep the cards together in a sequential order with the picture face up, so when the card is removed after its use, the next one is seen.

17. When using the flash card, hold the set of flashcards at appropriate height(normally chest level). So, that it will be visible to all audience. Turn to different angles so that everyone can see clearly. Show the title page and introduce the topic,put it on the back and show first card. Explain the picture by looking at the caption written on the back of title page.Again keep first card in the back and show second card by looking its caption on the back of the first card. Continue using cards in this way until all are explained. Be a good showman.Do not be clumsy while showing the cards.

18. When using the flash card, hold the set of flashcards at appropriate height(normally chest level). So, that it will be visible to all audience. Turn to different angles so that everyone can see clearly. Show the title page and introduce the topic,put it on the back and show first card. Explain the picture by looking at the caption written on the back of title page.Again keep first card in the back and show second card by looking its caption on the back of the first card. Continue using cards in this way until all are explained. Be a good showman.Do not be clumsy while showing the cards.

19. Don't hesitate to repeat the card when doubt arises on the particular card.If necessary present it again. Summarize the main points at the end of the talk. Audience can ask question on the spot if any confusion. Store the flash cards set properly for future use.

20. Advantages:- It is attractive with pictures so draw attention of the audience.It is more useful with illiterate audience. It is easy to prepare, simple drawing or cutting and tracing can be done. It is cheap and requires few resources to prepare and can be home made. It is easy to carry and use in different places such as school, community,etc . Can be used to review a topic. It can be stored and used later. It doesn't require electricity.

21. Disadvantages:- Deteriorate with constant use. Some artistic ability is required if making home made flashcards. Limited to small groups. Easy to get out of sequence. Difficult to produce if large amount needed. Sometime it may be difficult and time consuming to prepare pictures manually each of them by looking at the caption one by one.

22. Reference T.Shrestha , (2017).A Textbook of Educational Science for Nurses(6 th edition). Bhotahity,Kathmandu : Heritage Publishers and Distributors PVT.LTD. R.Shrestha , (2015).A Textbook of Educational Science in Nursing(5 th edition). Bhotahity,Kathmandu :Vidhyarthi Pustak Bhandar Jared Luwis.2015.“Flash cards.” Retrived from https://classroom.synonym.com/advantages-flash-cards-7427604.html Herlina Rahmi Dewi.July 17,1017. “Flashcard Media.” Retrived from http://journal.unj.ac.id/unj/index.php/ijer/article/download/4367/3283/