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Communication Aids & Strategies Using Tools of Technology

The document discusses various communication tools and strategies using technology. It covers preparing multimedia presentations, Pecha Kucha presentations which are 20-slide powerpoints that automatically advance every 20 seconds, blogging, and vlogging. Blogging involves writing personal journal entries on websites and allowing reader comments. Vlogging is creating video blog posts by recording yourself talking about a subject.

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Communication Aids & Strategies Using Tools of Technology

The document discusses various communication tools and strategies using technology. It covers preparing multimedia presentations, Pecha Kucha presentations which are 20-slide powerpoints that automatically advance every 20 seconds, blogging, and vlogging. Blogging involves writing personal journal entries on websites and allowing reader comments. Vlogging is creating video blog posts by recording yourself talking about a subject.

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Communication Aids

& Strategies Using


Tools of Technology
CONTENTS
01 Preparing Multimedia 03 Blogging
Presentation
Pech
02 Preparing Pecha Kucha 04 Vlogging
PART ONE
Preparing Multimedia
Presentation.
What makes a presentation worst?
In preparing multimedia
presentations for various
communication purposes, it is
important to consider the
following:
Characteristics
of Multimedia
Presentations
1. Multimedia presentations are visually oriented (displayed on a
monitor or projected onto 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, tgo other media


and to the Internet. LOCAL & GLOBAL COMMUNICATION IN MULTICULTURAL SETTINGS

2. Can be made into hard copy printouts or transparencies.

3. Can be uploaded to the Web.


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
- photograph
- 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.

a) Have only one main idea per slide.

a) Present ideas in a logical order.

a) Place important information near the top.


7. Check technical issues.

a) Contrast
a) Dark text on light background
b) White text on dark background

b) Use only one design and color scheme throughout the slide
presentation.
c) Avoid clutter
d) Avoid patterned or textured backgrounds
7. Check technical issues.

e) Use large font size (minimun 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 to 4 bullets per slide.


8. Be creative

a) Use transitions and animations to add interest.

a) But don’t overdo it!


PART TWO
Preparing Pecha Kucha
Presentation
What is Pecha Kucha?

It is a 20-slide power point presentation which


moves automatically to each succeeding slide very
after 20 seconds. This presentation is very helpful to
keep track of the time.
Here are some example:

https://youtu.be/pQWel-Fu92k

https://youtu.be/J2CpRW4U21k
How to make Pecha Kucha?

1. Open the power point. Select blank layout or simply press CTRL N.

2. Duplicate the blank slides. Make sure that you have 20 blank slides.

3. Select all the slides (CTRL A). Make sure to remove the check mark on
the “on mouse click” then modify the transition speed to 20 seconds.

4. Insert and resize images.


How to make Pecha Kucha?

5. After saving the Pecha Kucha presentation, check the speed transition.
Make sure that the saved speed for all slides is 20 seconds.

6. Practice your narration with the Pecha Kucha presentation. You can
record your narration in the power point presentation.
PART THREE & FOUR
Blogging & Vlogging
What is Blogging?

A shortened form of weblog, blogs are


personal journal websites on which a user can type
an entry and add images, videos and links to other
websites. Usually, readers of a blog can post
comments.
Similar with essay writing, there are effective
ways of introducing a blog.
Remember to:
1. Be short and direct

2. Ask a thought provoking question.

3. Ask multiple choice question.

4. Share a shocking fact or statistic.

5. Share something personal.


Remember to:
6. Withhold a compelling piece of information.

7. Refute conventional wisdom.

8. Lead with a success story.

9. Start with a reader’s question.

10. Share a quote.


What is a Vlog?

Vlog stands for a video blog or video log, and refers to a


type of blog where most or all of the content is in a video format.

Vlog posts consist of creating a video of yourself where you


talk on a particular subject such or reviewing a product or an
event.

It can even serve as a way to share your artistic


process or provide a tutorial guide on a creative practice
or topic.
How to create a Vlog?

You can post your vlog anywhere, but the first step is to
know how to make a video.

To do this you need:

ü an interesting story or topic


ü a recording device (webcam or smartphone)
ü a microphone
ü a good location that is well lit without too much
background sound
THANKS

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