English Literature - Audio Visual Aids

1. ICT
AUDIO VISUAL AIDS
Dr. M. Subitha
Dept. of English
E.M.G. Yadava Women’s College
Madurai - 14

2. If I hear—I forget
If I see—I remember
If I do—I know
- An old Chinese proverb
Audio Visual aids are instructional devices in which the message can be heard and
seen simultaneously.
Examples: television, video films, documentary films, etc.,
These instructional aids are devices that assist an instructor or the teacher in the
teaching-learning process
 they are supplementary teaching devices.

3. Functions of Audio Visual Aids
 Convey meaning clearly
 Capture attention,arouse and intrest
 Correctness, clarity and effectiveness of the idea
 Highlights the main points of the message clearly.
 Remembering longer

4. Classifications of Audio Visual Aids
• According to progress
• According to sense involved
• According to projection
According to progress
1st gen- Handmade charts, graphs, exhibits, models, etc.,
2nd gen – Printed or Illustrated texts, printed graphics, workbooks,etc
3rd gen – photographs, slides, flims, radio, tape recorder, telecast,etc.,
4th gen – TV, Language Lab, ICT based aids like computer, multimedia,
touch screen mobiles, etc.,

5. According to sense involved:
Audio aids – Message can be heard – like radio, tape recorder,etc.,
Visual aids – Message can been seen- posters, flashcards, charts,etc.,
Audio Visual Aids – can be heard and seen simultaneously- TV, videos,
documentary film,etc.,
Acording to projection:
Non-Projected Aids – simply presented without any projection equipment-
blackboard, chart, etc.,
Projected Aids- shown with projector – slides, filmstrip, OHP, etc.,
Display Aids – visual aids are spread before the audience for viewing
information or instruction- poster, bulletin, models,etc.,
Presentation Aids – visual aids are presented or projected to audience to view
at the same time explain or present the message of the visuals- PPT, flash
cards, slides, etc.,

7. Projected Aids
• Visual aid which is used for magnification of image on a screen in
dark or semi- dark conditions
• Three Methods of Projection
Direct projection – slide and film projectors
Indirect projection – over head projector
Reflected projection – opaque projector, epidioscope.

8. • Slides
• Over head projector
• Hand held projector
• Motion Pictures
• Video projector
• Interactive white board
• Multimedia and multiple media