Lesson 2

When to Use Media in the Classrooms

When media or AV’s are used?

● Introducing a unit
● Developing a unit
● Interpreting a unit
● Following up or summarizing a unit
● Correlating bits of information
● Identifying self with a situation
● Transferring to real life situations
● Motivating and arousing of interest
● Providing individual and group therapy

How media or AV’s are used?

● Prepare yourself
● Consider the value and purpose of the materials being covered.
● Consider the needs and interests of the students.
● Consider how the medium can be best utilized.
● Preview or audit the material to be used.

How to Prepare the class?

● Explain why the particular medium is being used.
● Discuss what the medium includes.
● Explain what you expect them to get out of it.
● Introduce new words or terminology.
● Describe any follow up activities including tests.

How to Present the materials?

● Make the presentation forceful.
● Watch the time.
● Observe student reaction.

How to Summarize the Lessons?

● Discuss the presentation in details.
● Ask summary questions.
● Clarify misconceptions.
● Test, if necessary.

How to Prepare the classroom?

● See that all the necessary materials are on hand and arranged for their best
use.
● Be sure that the light can be controlled if needed.
● Check ventilation and seating.
How to make a follow up
● Allow students to utilize their knowledge.
● Develop or assign follow up activities.