Lesson 1: Development and Use

of Non-digital or Conventional
Instructional Materials
 Instructional materials refer to any preexisting materials that are being incorporated, as
well as to those that will be specifically developed for the objectives (Haigler, 2014).

Several Factors in Developing Instructional Materials

1. Develop a story board and working outline based on the subject goals
and objectives.
2. Identify existing institutional resources including materials and
teachers’ capabilities.
3. The teacher may research off the shelf materials that have been
developed by others to determine if their approach could be useful.
 4. Explore the possibility of adapting concepts of
other teachers without infringing on anyone’s copy-
protected design.
5. Modify existing materials based on the objectives
of the lesson.
6. If the instructional materials are effective, you
can share them with other teachers.
7. The teacher developer can also sell her/his
materials available.
Lesson 2:
ICT and Conventional Learning
Materials to Enhance Teaching
and Learning
Digital Learning Resources

Learning is not solely a talking process where learners just understand what
the teacher discusses. Learning is a combination of a teacher’s appropriate
pedagogies, accurate and contextualized content, and relevant and engaging
learning materials. Although it is not given much emphasis on some teachers,
it can’t be denied that the latter has definitely supported experiences that
learners cannot access on their own. Moreover, the latter provides
opportunities for learners to bridge the gap between teaching and learning. So
as a teacher, being exposed to the various instructional materials you can use
for your future process allows you to offer diverse opportunities for learners to
explore.
 The teaching and learning materials are grouped into two –ICT
and conventional materials. ICT materials utilize technological
media in delivering knowledge and engaging learners throughout
the teaching and learning process; while conventional materials
are used by teachers and learners for many times already, even
before the advent of technological media.
 The list below presents the types of ICT teaching and learning
materials

Educational Networking
• This platform allows learners to connect to the other learners
or teachers through social networking technologies.
• Facebook and Instagram are very common samples.

Web-Based Learning
• This service or application is facilitated online allowing
learniners to work together through searching, receiving,
generating, and organizing contents.
• Wiki sites, blogs, and Podcasts are some common examples
of this.
Mobile Learning
• This includes mobile tools or technologies that allow
learners to use for educational purposes like instructional
support or class activities.
• Smartphones, personal digital assistants, and self-made
games are some samples of this.
Classroom Equipment
• This stand-alone device is used to facilitate different
activities in a traditional classroom that helps teachers and
learners in the process.
• Projectors and computers are very common samples of
this
Conventional Learning Resources

Moreover, the different conventional materials for teaching

and learning are given on the next page. The presentation of
contents follows the bands of Dale’s Cone of Experience.

Diorama
• A small scenes created of layer of materials, all depicting a
similar concept of theme.
• Usually display historical time period, a nature scene, or a
fictional situation
Nature Table
• A table contains object and/or scenes related to the current season,
or upcoming festival or a symbol of an ecosystem.
• Children love to follow the natural changes that the world offers
each month and classroom decorations reflect these.
Zigzag Board
• It is a multi-board series of three or four rectangular boards. They
are joined together along the sides y hinges so that they can be
easily folded up and carried.
• Each board can be of a different type. The size of the boards for
the zigzag multi-board depnds on what you want to use them for.
Wall Display
• Displaying items on a classroom wall is a well-known, tried
and tested educational method.
• It is a collection of many different types of items and material
put up on a wall to make an interesting and informative display.

Rope and Pole Display Board

• It consists of two parallel, horizontal poles tied loosely together
with rope.
• It is invaluable where there are few solid walls for displaying
information.
LESSON 3: GUIDELINES
WHEN DESIGNING
CONVENTIONAL
INSTRUCTIONAL
MATERIALS
1. Unity – Use only one idea for each visual aid and
include a headline.
2. Simplicity -Make ideas and relationships simple
and easy to recall. Avoid cluttering a visual with too
many words, numbers, or graphics. The audience should
be able to grasp the concept in 10 to 15 seconds.
3. Legibility – make letters big and readable for all in
the audience.
4. Consistency – Use the same type style and art
style.
5. Clarity – Avoid type that is too small to read;
avoid all caps.
6. Quality – Make it neat and professional, and
remember to proofread.