West Visayas State University

Calinog Campus

Calinog, Iloilo

COLLEGE OF EDUCATION

Graduate School

Course No.: ED 510, COMMUNICATION IN EDUCATION

Facilitator: LEILA C. BUENVIAJE, Ph. D.

Prepared by: YVETTE D. LEONIDA

Designing Simple Media

● Based on the etymology, Media comes from Latin and it means medium or

means.

● Media may refer to communications. Communication tools used to store and

deliver information or data.

● Media is everywhere, it has become a part of our daily life. The media play a

dominant role in the learning process. Media has potential to shape personalities,

change the way we perceive and understand the world and our immediate

reality.

Incorporating media into a classroom environment can complement and

enhance more traditional approaches to learning. Many students find media

presentations particularly engaging and as such, they motivate greater student

interest. In addition, media can assist students in retaining knowledge and can
 assist you in teaching subject matter through their ability to illustrate the

relevance of a particular concept.

When incorporating media presentations into your teaching, it is possible

to make use of existing media resources, or to create your own resources in

order to ensure relevance to the material being taught. In both cases, the

integration of media allows for teachers to transfer expert knowledge more

effectively.

Types of Media

1. Print Media- Newspapers, Magazines, Books and other printed material

The role of Print Media in the process of education is of special importance.

Print Media like Newspapers, Journals and Magazines are the basic oldest channels

of communication between one source to other. Print Media are being printed in

every regional language to facilitate, the readers to get information and knowledge

in ones own mother tongue.

2. Electronic Media -Radio, Television, Internet, Cinema etc..

First of all, Role of Radio in the Educational Process Radio is also playing a

important role in education. Talk shows about politics finance and other programmes

are the source of informal education. Many Personalities, Scholars, Professionalists

come in radio as a chief guest, by live calls; we take a lot of information and learned

by this way.

Why Effective Design is So Important

 Have you ever sat through a media presentation and couldn't help but laugh at

the presenter's design choices? When Microsoft PowerPoint was released, many

people jumped at the opportunity to make presentations colorful and creative,

rather than practical and informative.

An example of a poorly designed presentation.

The results have become somewhat of a joke these days. ClipArt,

WordArt, bright colors and gradient backgrounds have all become synonymous

with bad presentation design. These styles are not only considered outdated, but

tend tomake fonts less legible, and the use of ClipArt rarely enhances the overall

message.

What Effective Media Presentations Should Do

If all your presentation is doing is distracting your audience, then you

might as well go without it. In fact, software like PowerPoint has become so

popular that people often use it unnecessarily. Instead, try using media

presentations only when they add value to your message. This can be done by

highlighting the main points of your presentation through the use of text,

graphics, or multimedia.
Design Tips

Remember that how you present media is often just as important as what

you are presenting, so always try to provide substantial content. It's necessary to

identify the purpose of the information before you start designing the delivery.

This can help validate whether a presentation is needed or not.

In addition, keep the following tips in mind:

● Keep your content simple and avoid having too many lines, words, or

pictures.

● Balance substance (value) and visual appeal; a pretty presentation with no

real meaning, is just as useless as a distracting one.

● Match the information to the format you're using. Determine whether you

should be using text, images, or multimedia.

● Don't include more than one main idea .

● Keep the background simple to minimize distractions and ensure visibility.

● Try to align your content as much as possible.

● When animating (slideshow), don't over-do it! This can be both distracting

and time-consuming.

● Keep the look and feel of the slides (slideshow) consistent, but not identical.

Many programs have styles that you can apply to the whole presentation.

● Think carefully about your color scheme. You want it to look professional, so

avoid having too many colors. In general, it is a good idea to use two or

three colors
 ● Finally, make it a point to have an attention-grabbing title, while maintaining

the theme of the presentation. Similarly, an interesting closing slide will leave

viewers with a lasting impression.

Tips for Presenting Text

● Choose easy-to-read fonts, but avoid standard ones such as Times New

Roman; this is often associated with boring content. Sans serif fonts are

generally more legible than serif fonts.

● Be strategic in how you use bold or italicized font. Font size should indicate

headings, subheadings and body text.

● Make sure your font is large enough (at least 20pt for body text).

● Use font colors that contrast with the background to ensure legibility.

● Apply bullet points instead of paragraphs when possible, but avoid overuse of

bullet point lists that all look the same.

● Try to express ideas by using about 6-10 words per line.

● Summarize your outline. People shouldn't be reading along with you.

Tips for Presenting Graphics

● Insert pictures rather than words since they tend to be more memorable. The

media should reflect the topic at hand, so keep any decorative images to a

minimum.

● Utilize one key point for each visual.

● Implement no more than three to four colors per visual aid (like graphs) to

avoid clutter and confusion.

 ● Include high-quality images to ensure they are visible, while maintaining

professionalism.

● Use images that go with the color scheme (or adapt your color scheme to

your images). Adjust the contrast or saturation of your images, or use color

filters to achieve this effect.

An example of a more effectively designed presentation with a consistent and

professional style.

Tips for Presenting Multimedia

● Multimedia can be an effective tool to engage your audience. However, make

sure that what you include is relevant to the presentation and hasn't been

added just for the sake of having special effects.

● Try to use high-quality audio files, so it doesn't sound bad when played over

a projector. It is always a good idea to make sure that the media plays on

other devices before you present to your audience, so always check or test it

at the venue.
Summary

While an effectively designed medium can really add to the professionalism of a

presentation, a badly designed one can leave the audience with a negative impression.

This can ultimately distract them from the most important thing - your message! It is

important to be selective in your content and main points, while adhering to a consistent

style. Use an interesting (but legible) font for the text, and try to summarize what you

are saying as much as possible. When you are able to use graphics that align with your

content, do so - but keep your theme in mind; the same goes for multimedia. While you

should aim for high-quality media in general, it is especially important to make sure that

your videos or audio will play in the venue. In addition, in classroom, always relate your

media in your desired learning outcome.