Republic of the Philippines

EASTERN VISAYAS STATE UNIVERSITY

Burauen Leyte
EDUCATION DEPARTMENT

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COMMUNICATION AIDS AND STRATEGIES USING TOOLS OF TECHNOLOGY

Module Overview
In today's digital society, communication is mediated using technology. For communication
to be more effective, it is imperative to know how technology works, what purposes it can serve
and how it can be used efficiently and effectively used to achieve specific goals in the
communication process.
Lesson 4.1
Preparing Multimedia Presentation

Lesson Summary
In preparing multimedia presentations for various communication purposes, it important to
consider the following: 
A. Characteristics of Multimedia Presentations 
1. Multimedia presentations are visually oriented (displayed on a monitor of 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 
Special features of computer-based presentations 
1. Custom navigation (linking) between slides, to other media and to the Internet
2. Can be made into hard copy printouts or transparencies.
3. Can be uploaded to the Web 
B. 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 sources. 
a. Write the author's name, title of the work and date of publication.
b. Include the website or Web page address of the source.
c. In general, non-profit educational use of online materials for a lecture qualifies as
“fair use" but it is better to ask the author's permission to use such materials. 
d. Always have full bibliographic references 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 dark 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 read. Don't use fancy fonts.
g. Don't use more than two types of fonts.
h. Avoid too much text. Don't use the presentation as your notes. 
i. Use no more than 3 or 4 bullets per slide.
8. Be creative 
a. Use transitions and animations to add interest.
b. But don't overdo it! 
Lesson Outcomes

1. Create a multimedia presentation showcasing one’s culture.

Learning Tasks/Activities

Activity 1

Direction: In what ways can the different forms of communication (intrapersonal, interpersonal,
small group, public and mass) be enhanced with the aid of technology? (See Answer Sheets 4.1,
Google Classroom)

Activity 2
Direction: Create a video that feature one of your cultural practices through a multimedia
presentation. Observe the guidelines for creating multimedia presentations. Submit the video thru
Google Classroom Stream (See Posted Rubrics).
Activity 3
Direction: Write a position paper about the video that you created from Activity 2. (Quiz
Assignment 4.1, Google Classroom)

Instruction on how to submit student output

Online: submit all your outputs through email. You may send it to mariadaniela.tila-
on@evsu.edu.ph . If unable, you may submit when face to face class resumes or email though a
courier and addressed to EVSU-BC Guard House Eastern Visayas State University Burauen Campus
San Diego St.District 9 Burauen, Leyte.
However, for those who cannot submit online and through courier on the indicated deadline, there
will be no corresponding deductions.
References and Additional Resources

1. Andersen. (1999), Nonverbal Communications: Forms and Functions. Mountain View, CA:
Mayfield
2. Canayan, Wilhelma N. ET. Al. Effective Speech Communication. Megajesta Prints, Inc.
3. Goman, C. K. (2011). Communication across Cultures. Retrieved from
https://www.asme.org/engeneering-topics/articles/businesscommunication/
communicating across-across-cultures
4. Communication Process (2013). Retrieved from http://www.mybusinessprocess.net/wp-
content/uploads/2013/01/Communication-Process-001.jpg
5. Searle’s, G. J. (2011). Workplace Communications: The basics (5th Ed.) Boston, MA: Longman