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abstract ideas into a more realistic format. They allow instruction to move down from the level of verbal symbols into a more concrete level.
they do not require any equipment. inexpensive can be used in many ways at all levels of instruction and disciplines. use to stimulate creative expression such as telling or writing stories or composing poetry use in testing and evaluation
Types of Visuals
Still Pictures
Still pictures photographic(orphotograph like representat ions of people, places, and things).
Drawings
The use of visual symbols greatly reduces the need
for words in this multilingual diagram for assembling a plastic scale model of an automobile.
Charts
Charts are visual representation of abstract relationships such as chronologies, quantities and hierarchies.
TYPES OF CHART
Organizational charts
shows the structure or chain of command in
the company.
Classification Charts
similar to organizatio nal charts but are used chiefly to classify or categorize events, objects, or species
illustrate
Flowcharts
show a sequence, a procedure, or as the name implies, the flow of the process
Graphs
Graph provides a visual representation of numerical data. They also illustrate relationships among units of the data and trends in the data.
Data can be interpreted more quickly in graph form than in tabular form. Graphs are also more visually interesting than tables.
Types of Graphs
Bar Graphs
easy to read and can be used with elementary age students.
Pictorial Graph
alternate form of the bar graph in which numerical units are represented by a simple drawing. Pictorial graphs are more interesting and appeal to a wide audience especially young students.
Line Graphs
most precise and complex of all graphs
Posters
Poster incorporates visual combinations of images, lines, color, and words. They are intended to catch and hold viewers attentions at least long enough to communicate a brief message. To be effective, posters must be colorful and dynamic. Posters should not be left on display for too long.
Cartoons
Cartoons (line drawing that are rough caricatures of real people and events) are perhaps the most popular and familiar visual format. Cartoons are easily and quickly red and appeal to children and adults.
Humor and satire are the mainstays of the cartoonists skills.