Unit 5 Communication Aids and Strategies Using Tools Of
Technology
Intended Learning Outcomes: At the end of this chapter, the students are expected to:
1. Identify aids and strategies for effective purposive communication; and
2. Use technology in classroom work, reports, and discussions.
5.1 Introduction
Communication with others is one of the most important aspects of life. Effective communication
is especially impor tant in the classroom where exchanges between teachers and students and
among peers are a vital part of learning process. There is a wide range of aids available to support
all methods of communication, from personalized one -to-one support to technology. F or many
people, building connections and having meaningful interactions is made easier through the use
of communication aids which come in all shapes and sizes. Below are the communication aids and
strategies using tools of technology:
Speech aids. These are pieces of device designed to enhance the use of natural speech.
Example Voice amplifiers, microphones, and lapel microphones
Email. This refers to an electronic mail, an opposite to snail mail which uses courier. Email is an
information stored on a computer that is exchanged between two users over telecommunications
or mail servers, which are provided by all Internet Service Providers(ISP). E-mail is a message that
may contain text, files, images, or other attachments sent through a network to a specified
individual or group of individuals.
Example gmail, yahoomail, hotmail
Video conference. This refers to a visual communication session between two or more
users regardless of their location, featuring audio and video content transmission in real
time. It provides transmission of full-motion video images and high-quality audio
between multiple locations. This communication technology that allows users in different
locations to hold face-toface meetings without having to move to a single location
together.
Example Skype, WhatsApp, Messenger
Multi -modal text . This refers to a paper text such as books, comics and posters (O’brien , 2013);
slide presentations, e -books, e -posters, web pages, social media, animations, films and video
games and live performance of an event (O’brien, 2013).
Smart Television (Smart TV). This refers to a digital television which is used for audio -lingual
presentation in the classroom.
Projected visuals. This refers to visual display for large groups like students in the classroom.
Example overhead projector