Training – Effective Training Aids
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The desired outcome of training is generally to increase the level of participants’ knowledge or skills. To do that effectively, trainer can employ many training aids.
Here’s a rundown of the key training aids and their benefits:
PROPS AND VISUALS
* Can generate interest and attention
* Can help explain complex or statistical information
* Can convey something that can’t be told by words alone
* Can emphasize key points
* Should help the audience understand or remember a point
* Should complement, not be your presentation
NOTEBOOKS
* Can give participants a guide to follow
* Can supplement the verbal delivery with a visual reinforcement
* Can serve as a take-away for future reference
* Can include additional material not covered in the training session
* Should contain only relevant information
* Should be laid out in an attractive, easy-to-read style
* Should not be overloaded with copies of articles that are too long and hard to read
FILM/VIDEO
* Can be entertaining and engaging while being informative
* Can be an effective catalyst for discussion
HANDOUTS
* Can provide supplemental information to reinforce certain points
* Can serve as the basis for exercises, games, case studies, or role plays
* Should be easy to read and understand
Should be passed out with the following considerations:
Before the presentation:
* Advantage – gives participants the chance to review beforehand
* Disadvantage – may “give away” something you don’t want to reveal yet
During the presentation:
* Advantage – gives participants something new to focus on
* Disadvantage -participants may focus on the handout instead of the trainer’s instruction, often reading ahead and missing key points
After the presentation:
* Advantage – can be a great summary to take away for future reference
* Disadvantage – many people will never refer to something that’s been given out after the presentation is over
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