Communication Aids &

Strategies Using Tools &

Tech
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Group 5

Obina, Ariel T.
Santos, Rovhie Antonette L.
Saro, Aliah A.
Silva, Jem
Umali, Liezel S.
Valdez, Geraldine M.
Velasco, Mc Denver
Villarosa, Stephanie P.

Purposive Communication
February 4, 2020
 Technology-based aids
Hearing aids may benefit people born with a hearing impairment or those whose
hearing has deteriorated but who still retain some residual hearing. Hearing aids don't
completely restore hearing but can help to make the sounds you need to hear louder.
Cochlear Implants, a surgically implanted hearing device, may be of benefit to some
people. These are usually only suitable for people who have a profound hearing loss
and for whom hearing aids are not effective.
Telecommunications, and particularly smartphones, is a rapidly developing area
of technology, with increasing potential to aid communication. Some telephones,
including smartphones, have increased amplification, hearing aid compatibility,
magnification software and braille displays. Many people with complex disabilities such
as acquired deafblindness also use textphones and/or text relay services.
Emerging technologies, including purpose-designed software for laptops and tablets,
are being increasingly used to develop communication skills. There are also
sophisticated devices being developed for people with acquired deafblindness, such as
the DeafBlind Communicator.

Find out more about the different ways that technology can be used to aid
communication.

Personalised communication support

Interpreters
Interpreters can act as a translator between you and the person or people you
are communicating with. Types of interpreters include:

British Sign Language (BSL) interpreters: many interpreters can adapt their skills
to visual frame signing, hands-on signing and Sign Supported English (SSE).
Deafblind manual interpreters.
Speech-to-text reporters and palantypists: who listen to what is being said and type the
words on to a keyboard. This can then be relayed either to a screen or an electronic
braille reader.
You can find an interpreter through The National Registers of Communication
Professionals working with Deaf and Deafblind People (NRCPD).

Intervenors and communicator guides

Intervenors and communicator guides are specially trained to work one-to-one
with people in a number of ways, including aiding communication.
 Like interpreters, they can act as an intermediary between you and the person or
people you are communicating with.

Technical Aids or assistive technology devices

The technical aids for communication must allow the client to reach a significant
level of independence. Regular off the shelf equipment may sometimes compensate
efficiently certains disabilities and be considered assistive technology devices, but they
are not systematically covered by the Program.

The assistive technology devices covered by PMATCOM falls into five (5)
categories :

Speech aids
Devices designed to enhance the use of natural speech (e.g. voice amplifiers).

Augmentative and alternative communication aids

Devices designed to replace or augment speech. They are mostly used with
communication software. According to the needs and abilities of the clients, writing
(alphabet), pictures, symbols or photos may be used to enable the client to convey
messages. Equipment in this field (with or without speech output) come in different
sizes.

Adapted telephones
Equipment or accessories that allow telephone use and adapted phone services
at home for people over 12 years (e.q. adapted telephones with breath control tubes,
adapted telephone with scanning access software).

Computer access
Devices or accessories that enable the functional use the computer for writing or
communication activities. This type of technology is booming. There are many
alternatives to the regular keyboard and regular mouse (e.g. oversized keyboard, key
guards, on-screen keyboard software, head-pointing devices, etc.).

Environmental control devices

This technology allows users to remotely control certain electronic or electrical
devices at home(lights, tv, sound systems, etc.). These aids improve the user's
autonomy and help him stay at home with less caregivers.
 Tips and strategies

Keep the following guidelines and tips in mind when designing the slides for your
speech:

Keep it simple
Avoid including too much information in a graphic the impact should be
immediate and clear. By keeping visual material simple, you can also maintain
maximum personal with your audience.

Emphasize only key ideas

When you call attention to ideas with a graphic representation, make sure the
graphic clearly illustrates your key points or most important supporting data.

Show what you can’t say

The best use of visual media is to reveal material you can't easily describe orally or with
text. Photograph, drawings, simple charts and graphs can all accomplish this objective.

Use close up shots and other images

Select and present photographs, video, and other images that will create real impact.
Close up can be very effective, especially to gain emotional responses from your
audience.

Keep the number of images you present manageable

Too many images will tire your audience. Eight or ten images should be the maximum
number for most presentations.

Combine variety with coherence

If you use several images, vary the design enough to make them interesting but keep
them aesthetically consistent. For instance, use the same colours or type font, but vary
the content. Or mix photographs with graphics that maintain the same style throughout.

Use large lettering

Use large lettering so the audience can read the text easily. Avoid presenting lengthy
blocks of text.
Hardware Set-up Tips

Tips in using presentation media:

I. Consider your room and audience
II. Practice your media
III. Speak to your audience not your media

Characteristics of Multimedia Presentations

1. Multimedia presentations are visually oriented
(displayed on a monitor projected onto a screen)
2. They allow users to use different modalities such as:
a. Text
b. Graphics
c. Photographs
d. Audio
e. Animation
f. Video

Steps in Making Effective Multimedia Presentations

1.Know the purpose of the presentation

2. Know the audience
3. Gather information
4. Use a variety of resources such as:
a. Textbooks
b. digital resources
● Photographs
● scanned images, student work
c. Internet

5. Do not forget to cite source

Write the author's name, title of the work and date of publication
Include the website of or Web page address of the source
In general, non-profit educational use of online materials for lecture qualities as ''fair
use" but it is better to ask the author's permission to use such materials
Always have full bibliographic reference for all citations

6. Organize the information

a. List the main points
b. Have only one main idea per slide
c. Present ideas in a logical order
d. Place important information near the top

7. Check technical issues

a. Contrast
● Dark text on light background
● White text on white background
b. Use only one design and colour scheme throughout the slide presentation
c. Avoid clutter
d. Avoid patterned or textured backgrounds
e. Use large font size (minimum 18 pts.)
f. Use fonts that are easy to use. Don't use fancy fonts
g. Don't use more than two types of fonts
h. Avoid too much texts. Don't use the presentation as your notes.
I. Use no more than three or four bullets per slide.
8. be creative
a. Use transitions and add animations to add interest.
b. But don't overdo it.

Summary

Presentation media can become an important feature of speeches. In this case

audiences appreciate speakers who use technological and symbolic resources
creatively. One can use presentation media to attract and connect with audience
members, spark their imagination, make and demonstrate your creativity. Presentation
media include overhead transparency, flip chart and poster, white board and chalk
board, document camera, video, hand-out, model audio media, digital slides, and real-
time web access.
Sources:
Cuerda, F. 2017. Purposive Communication in the New General Education Curriculum.
Taguig Philippines.
Communication for Society. Marilu Ranosa Madrunio.lsabeL Pefianco Martin.
Purposive Communication.0 &E Publishing.zoi8
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