Device is any means other than the subject -matter itself that
is employed by the teacher in presenting the subject matter to the learner.
Purpose of Visual Devices
1.
To challenge student’s attention
2.
To stimulate the imagination and develop the
mental imagery of the pupils
3.
To facilitate the understanding of the pupils
4.
To provide motivation to the learners
5.
To develop the ability to listen
Tradition Forms of Visual Aids
1. Demonstration
2. Field Trips
3. Laboratory experiments
4. Pictures, films, simulations, models
5. Real objects
Classification of Devices
1.
Extrinsic
– used to supplement a method used
Ex. Picture,
graph, film strips, slides, etc.
2.
Intrinsic
– used as a part of the method or teaching procedure
Ex. Pictures
accompanying an article
3.
Material
Devices – device that have n o bearing on the subject matter
Ex.
Blackboard, chalk, books, pencils, etc.
4.
Mental
Devices – a kind of device that is related in form and meaning to the
subject matter being presented
Ex.
Questions, projects, drills, lesson plans, etc.
NONPROJECTED AUDIOVISUAL AIDS
Nonprojected aids are those
that do not require the use of audiovisual equipment such as a projector and
screen. These include charts, graphs, maps, illustrations, photographs,
brochures, and handouts. Charts are commonly used almost everywhere. A chart is
a diagram which shows relationships. An organizational chart is one of the most
widely and commonly used kind of chart.
THE USE OF TECHNOLOGY IN THE CLASSROOM
In the advent of modern technology, computers are common classroom
equipment and aid to teaching process. Aside from computers, there are still
other learning tools and audio – visual aids that the teachers and the students
can utilize in order to facilitate learning. These may include digital cameras,
video cameras, interactive whiteboard tools, and LCD projectors.
Computers
Having a computer in the classroom is an asset to any teacher.
With a computer in the classroom, teachers are able to demonstrate a new
lesson, present new material, illustrate how to use new programs and show new
websites.
Class Website
What better way to display your student’s work, than to create
a web page designed just for your class. Once a web page is designed teachers
can post homework assignments, student work, famous quotes, trivia games, and
so much more. In current day society, children know how to use the computer and
navigate their way through a website, so why note give them one where they can
be published author. Just be careful as most districts maintain strong policies
to manage official websites for a school or classroom.
Class Blogs
These are some of a variety of Web 2.0 tools that are
currently being implemented in the classroom. Blogs allow for students to
maintain a running dialogue, like a journal, of thoughts, ideas, and
assignments that also provide for student comment and reiterative reflection.
Wiki are more group focused to allow multiple members of the group to edit a
single document and create truly collaborative and carefully edited finished
product.
Wireless Classroom Microphones
Noise classrooms are a daily occurrence, and with the help of
microphones, students are able to hear their teachers clearer. Children learn
better when they hear the teacher clearly. The benefit for teachers is that
they no longer lose their voices at the end of the day.