Magazines are one type of printed media.

1. Magazines

2. Introduction
One of the most powerful instructional tools at our
fingertips is the usage of print media.
Magazine is one kind of the print media and is
rich source of authentic materials and can be very
motivating and inspire a wide range of activities

3. A Magazine……..
 A magazine is a publication, usually a periodic publication,
Which is printed or electronically.
Magazines are generally published on a regular schedule
It contain a variety of content.

4. Its importance….
Magazines are another representative group of the printed media.
They catch, then hold a reader's attention,
Sparking imagination
Encouraging more reading
Inspiring a lifetime positive impact on reading skills.
The content covers broad subjects and topics of general interest

5. Uses in education
1.Enjoyment
The biggest hurdle to student learning is lack of enjoyment.
Magazines, by their nature, cover a range of topics to capture the
interest of readers
It include games, puzzles and quests that help reinforce key
concepts in a fun yet challenging way.

6. 2.Manageable different kinds of Information
 Unlike the classic based textbook, magazines provide students and
teachers with self-contained learning segments
 that are less threatening and easier for students to absorb and learn
different kinds of information.

7. 3.Accessibility
Accessibility of content is a key topic in learning.
Highly visual and designed magazines can engage and welcome
readers
Magazines are child friendly as they are full of pictures and colors.
Young children especially are easily attracted by colorful magazines
This may serve as a tool to motivate the students’ reading skills

8. 4.Practice in Informational Reading
While many classrooms have a variety of novels and books,
nonfiction texts outside of classroom textbooks are harder to find.
Magazines as well as newspapers offer an easy way to integrate
short, age-appropriate informational reading into classroom
instruction.

9. 5.Enrichment of teaching-learning of science
A number of magazines also publish articles on scientific issues.
These material can be helpful for the enrichment of teaching-
learning of science

10. The objectives of school magazine are listed below:
 To provide opportunity to the students for self-expression in written form.
 To act as a means of unifying the school.
 To provide training to students for better utilization of their leisure time.
 To develop in students a sense of loyalty towards the institution and feel pride for
its achievements.
 To develop in students right standards of conduct.
 To provide encouragement for and to stimulate worth-while activities.

11. Some Magazines for Students
 Tell Me Why
 Balarama
 Magic Pot
 Balabhumi
 Balamangalam
 Chandamama Magazine
 Dimdima Magazine
 Kuttikalude Deepika
 Amar Chitra Katha
 Kalicheppu Magazine
 Labour India Publications
 Sastrakeralam Magazine

12. Conclusion
Magazines are a rich source of authentic materials
and can be very motivating and inspire a wide
range of activities. It’s clear that magazines are
making a student success in the classroom and for
every age group .