Communication Aids

and Strategies Using

Tools of Technology
CONTENTS

01. Preparing Multimedia

Presentation
02. Preparing Pecha Kucha
Presentation
03. Blogging
 01
Preparing Multimedia
Presentation
 Preparing Multimedia Presentation

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.
 Preparing Multimedia Presentation
In preparing multimedia presentations for various communication purposes, it is
important to consider the following:
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.
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 of 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 scheme 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 presentations as your notes.
i. Use no more 3 or 4 bullets per slide.
8. Be creative
a. Use transitions and animations to add interest.
b. But don’t overdo it!
Firming up
In what ways can the different forms of communication (intrapersonal, interpersonal, small
group, public and mass) be enhanced with the aid of technology?

Concretizing

Feature one of your cultural practices through a multimedia presentation. Observe

guidelines for creating multimedia presentations.
02
Preparing Pecha Kucha
Presentation
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.
Watch how to make a Pecha Kucha presentation at
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l9zxNTpNMLo
Remember:
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. Select all the slides (you can use CTRL A). Make sure to remove the check mark on
the “on mouse click” then modify the transition speed to 20 seconds.
4. Insert and resize image.
5. After saving the Pecha Kucha presentation, check the speed of transition. Make sure
that the saved speed for all slides is 20 seconds.
Practice your narration with the Pecha Kucha presentation. You can record your
narration in the power point presentation.
 Preparing Pecha Kucha
Presentation

Firming up Concretizing

`Using a graphic aid, Make a Pecha Kucha

illustrate how to create a presentation entitled
Pecha Kucha presentation. “Me as a Future
Educator”
03
Blogging
 Blogging
In today’s digital world, blogging has become one of the effective ways of
communicating and networking among students, professionals,
businessman, 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.

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. Read Michael Pollock’s blog
at
https://www.michaeldpollock.com/
open-your-blog-post/
Remember to:
Be short and direct.
Ask a thought-provoking question.
Ask a multiple-choice question.
Share a shocking fact or statistics.
Share something personal.
Withhold a compelling piece of
information.
Refute conventional wisdom.
Lead with a success story.
Start with a reader’s question.
Share a quote.
Concretizing

Feature your
course or
program
through a blog
post.
THANK YOU