The document discusses different educational media including flash cards, flipcharts, and cartoons. It provides definitions of these tools and outlines their purposes, principles, preparation, presentation, advantages, and disadvantages. Flash cards are defined as sets of pictures with captions that represent ideas. Flipcharts are a series of charts containing visual information on a topic. Cartoons are defined as humorous caricatures that provide a subtle message. The document provides guidance on effectively utilizing these media forms in educational settings.

1. CLASS -5
EDUCATIONAL MEDIA
FLASH CARD ,
FLIPCHART& CARTOONS
D.KAVITHA
ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR IN NURSING
DEPARTMENT Obs& Gyn
MPG&RIHS,PUDUCHERRY
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2. FLASH CARDS
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3. OBJECTIVES
 To Define flash card,
 To Enlist uses of flash card and
 to Know the advantages, disadvantages of
the flash cards
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4. INTRODUCTION
 Small compact cards, which flashed before the
class to bring any idea.
 Provide variety and activity by using simple
drawing or photographs.
 They may be used for reviewing a lesson with
students.
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5. FLASH CARDS
DEFINITION
 Set of pictures with suitable
captions/ a write up prepared on
any them . Each one will represent
a particular idea and the cards are
arranged in a particular sequence
so as send out the message to the
audience
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6. GENERAL PRINCIPLES TO USE THE
FLASH CARDS
1.Group size is 5- 15
2.Message should be brief and introduction is
brief
3.Flash the card in front of the learners by
holding chest level
4.Pictures are not covered by holding
5. Flash cards are numbered and arranged in
sequential
6.Bold lettering and illustration should be used
7. Cards not more than 15- 20
8.Size of the card depends on the size of
audience
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7. PROCESS OF MAKING FLASH
CARDS
 select theme/ message
 collect the articles needed
 12X 17cm ( small groups) 24X28cm (
medium group) 37X50cm ( large group)
 Make drawing / cut out pictures for each
card
 Number the cards
 Height of the writing on the flash cards
shoud be 5cm
 First card- topic. Second card – content in
sequence
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8. PREPARATION OF FLASH
CARD
Cut a chart paper into 4 equal parts
Write content with stencils and sketch
Height of writing on flash card approximately 5 cm
Make a rough card on ordinary paper first
Then transfer it on the chart paper
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9. PRESENTATION OF FLASH
CARD
 Arrange the card serially
 Go through the each card
 Note down important teaching point
 Develop 3 or 4 questions to ask
 Rehearsal – holding the card against the chest
- looking at the audiences and at individuals
-looking at the card and indicating the objects
-keeping eyes forward
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10. ACTUAL PRESENTATION
 20 seats in front of the speaker
 Give a brief introduction to create interest
 Stand erect and hold the against the chest
 Stress important point
 Cards taken ne by one by the educator
 Language simple
 Question should be asked
 Involve the audience
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11. FLASH CARD GAMES
 Set of cards can be used to plan games that
help the students learn about particular health
problems
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12. ADVANTAGES
 Inexpensive , easily transportable
 Can be hand made
 Holds the attention
 Over comes the language barrier
 Illiterates can understand and learn
 Flexible t meet the requirement f the speaker
 Used to introduce, present the topic
 Encourage the participation of the audience
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13. DISADVANTAGES
May spoil as
it is made of
paper
Cannot be
used for a big
audience
Effectiveness
is influenced
by way of
presentation
Audience may
lose attention
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14. FLIP CHART
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15. FLIPCHART
 seriesofchart
containingvisual
information aboutthe
sameareaof
knowledge.
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16. PURPOSES OF FLIP CHART
 To show the continuity in process
 To increase motivation in the student
 To summarize the information
 To express the idea in a sequential manner
 To show development of strucrures
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17. GUIDE LINES FOR USING FLIP
CHART
 Teacher should know the content well
 Teacher should explain the pictures to the
audience keeping the flip chart facing them
 Should go in organized and sequential manner
 Simple explanations can be given and the
message should be conveyed properly.
 Simple with relevant drawings
 Attractive not messy
 Have letters large enough to be legible easily from
the distance
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18. PREPARATION OF THE FLIP
CHART
 Size- 21cm X 27cm
 The pictures are draw one side
 The explanations should be back of the chart
 Arranged in order
 Covers of the chart should be larger than the
page
 Bounded with rings / spirals
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19. FLIP CHART
ADVANTAGES
 Increase learning
experiences by
continuous
 Economical
 Stimulates interest
of the students
DISADVANTAGES
 It may disturb the
continuity / interest
of the students if not
sequentially
arranged and
properly presented
 Only limited
audience
 need Artistic ability
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20. CARTOONS
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22. CARTOONS
 “A Cartoon is humorous caricature which gives
a subtle message. It has an instantaneous
visual appeal and a tickling message”.
OR
 “A Cartoon is a figurative and subtle graphic
aid”.
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24. BASIC CHARACTERISTICS OF
CARTOON
 Appropriate size so that every one can see
 Drawn according to the age level and
educational level
 Symbols used in cartoons must be clear
 Use minimal text and meaningful
 Should be self explanatory
 Should be funny ,interesting and humorous
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25. PURPOSES OF CARTOONS
 Capturing the attention of the targeted group
 Tool for motivating and promoting student
learning
 create humorous and fantasy among the
learners
 Easily present multiple ideas by single cartoon
 Present the educational content in interesting
manner
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26. ADVANTAGES OF CARTOONS
 • Effectively initiate certain lesson.
 • Used to motivate students to start a
discussion.
 • Making lesson lively and interesting.
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27. DISADVANTAGES OF
CARTOON
 Injure the personal feelings of the individual
 Some time distract students
 Sarcastic and caustic toward some group
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