Chapter 2 : Communication Aids and Strategies Using Tools of Technology
Lesson 1 : Preparing Multimedia Presentation
After the learning engagements, the learners will be able to:
• Create a multimedia presentation showcasing one’s culture
In today’s digital society, communication is mediated using technology. For
communication to be more effective, it is imperative to know how technology works,
what purposes it can serve and how it can be used efficiently and effectively used to
achieve specific goals in the communication process.
In preparing multimedia presentations for various communication purposes, it
is important to consider the following:
A. Characteristics of Multimedia Presentations
1. Multimedia presentations are visually oriented (displayed on a monitor or
projected onto a screen).
2. They allow users to use different modalities such as:
a. Text
b. Graphics
c. Photographs
d. Audio
e. Animation
f. Video
Special features of computer-based presentations:
1. Custom navigation (linking) between slides, to other media and to the
Internet
2. Can be made into hard copy printouts or transparencies
3. Can be uploaded to the Web
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B. Steps in Making Effective Multimedia Presentations
1. Know the purpose of the presentation
2. Know the audience
3. Gather information
4. Use a variety of resources such as:
a. textbooks
b. digital resources
• Photographs
• Scanned images, student work
c. Internet
5. Do not forget to cite sources
a. Write the author’s name, title of the work and date of publication.
b. Include the website or Web page address of the source
c. In general, non-profit educational use of online materials for a
lecture qualifies as "fair use” but it is better to ask the author’s
permission to use such materials.
d. Always have full bibliographic references for all citations
6. Organize the information
a. List the main points
b. Have only one main idea per slide
c. Present ideas in a logical order
d. Place important information near the top
7. Check technical issues.
a. Contrast
• Dark text on light background
• White text on dark background
b. Use only one design and color schee throughout the slide
presentation
c. Avoid clutter
d. Avoid patterned or textured backgrounds
e. Use large font size (minimum 18 pts)
f. Use fonts that are easy to read. Don’t use fancy fonts.
g. Don’t use more than two types of fonts
h. Avoid too much text. Don’t use the presentation as your notes
i. Use no more than 3 or 4 bullets per slide
8. Be creative
a. Use transitions and animations to add interest
b. But don’t overdo it
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Lesson 2: Preparing Pecha Kucha Presentation
After the learning engagements, the learners will be able to:
• Present a Pecha Kucha about one’s region
Pecha Kucha is a 20-slide power point presentation which moves
automatically to each succeeding slide every after 20 seconds. This presentation is
very helpful to keep track of the time.
Concept
Watch how to make a Pecha Kucha presentation at
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1. Open the power point. Select blank layout or simply press CTRL N or
Command N.
2. Duplicate the blank slides. Make sure that you have 20 blank slides.
3. Slect all the slides (you can use CTRL A). Make sure to remove the ccheck
mark on the “on mouse click” then modify the transition speed to 20 seonds.
4. Insert and resize images
5. After saving the Pecha Kucha presentation, check the speed transition.
Make sure that the saved speed for all sides is 20 seconds.
6. Practice your narration with the Pecha Kucha presentation. You can record
your narration in the power point presentation.
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Lesson 3: Blogging
After the learning engagements, the learners will be able to:
• Create a blog promoting one’s unique culture and tradition.
In today’s digital world, blogging has become one of the effective ways of
communicating and networking among students, professionals, businessmen,
public officials, etc. In other words, blogging has become an indispensable
medium of communication. In the same manner, blogging can be used
effectively for academic purposes. According to Richardson (2006), the use of
blogs has been an engaging and effective way to promote writing skills of
primary students, particularly when student peers provide feedback to the
blog.
Concept:
What is a Blog?
A shortened form of weblog, blogs are personal journal websites on which a
user can type an entry and add images, videos and links to other websites.
Usually, readers of a blog can post comments.
Similar with essay writing, there are effective ways of introducing a blog.
Remember to:
1. Be short and direct.
2. Ask a thought-provoking question.
3. Ask a multiple-choice question.
4. Share a shocking fact or static.
5. Share something personal.
6. Withhold a compelling price of information.
7. Refute conventional wisdom.
8. Lead with a success story.
9. Start with a reader’s question.
10. Share a quote.
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