Training Media

Overview of Types of Training Media

There are a number of different types of training media that you may use including handouts, flip charts, overhead projectors, slides, computer presentations and videos.

Handouts

Handouts are supplementary materials that provide a detailed expansion or reiteration of one or more aspects of the presentation. When using handouts, remember:

• Handouts can be your worst distraction during a presentation if distributed while you are speaking. Whenever possible, provide handouts at the end of a presentation unless the audience will use them during the training. In that case, provide the handouts before the presentation to avoid distraction and consider stapling or binding them in such a way that they can not be shuffled around.
• Reduced-size reproductions of charts or slides used during the presentation can be extremely useful to participants as reference material. Adding brief interpretive statements can remind participants of your key points at a later date.

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