April Rose B. CadornaBSEd-Physics3Central Mindanao University

Printed Media

Definition

Advantages of

Printed Media

Disadvantages of Printed

Media

Designing Printed Material

Being Used

• Is one of the oldest forms of instructional media that is being used in the classroom.

• Are materials used to inform, instruct and motivate learners. (Kemp and Dayton)

Advantages of Printed Media

• Printed media can easily be transported and can be brought and placed anywhere you go.

• Printed media can be produced though the use of computers or handwritten.

• Printed media is not expensive to generate especially if it is not done in color.

• Printed media is the most commonly used media most students are familiar with.

Disadvantages of Printed Media

• Students fail to see the importance of these media because of its lack of sounds and animations.

• Printed media can only convey verbal language and therefore it does not necessarily elicit response from the leader.

• Printed media needs time to prepare and to update. It is not very easy to update a book.

PRINTED MEDIA THAT IS BEING USED

• Books/Textbooks

• Newspapers

• Newsletters

• Magazines

• Handout

Books/ TextbooksIt is the oldest form and the most common form of print media used by students.

Functions of a Book:• The students gain the legacy of knowledge earned by those

who came before (Beckert, 1992).• It is used as a teaching aid.• It provides entertainment.

Types of Books• Browsing Books – to catch the reader’s eye then allow for

random readings.• Continuous reading books – traditional textbooks used by the

students for the different subject areas.• Reference books – designed for easy retrieval of particular

information.

Guiding Principles for Quality Textbooks– Content– Learning and Teaching– Structure and Organization– Language– Textbook Layout (for printed textbooks only)

Guidelines for Using Textbooks– Textbooks should meet student’s needs.– Direct student’s reading by using objectives

and/or questions.– Emphasize to use the visuals in textbooks.– To aid them in teaching and in using the

textbook.– Supplement the textbook with other media.

Approaches (Bringing Books To Life, 2011)• Reading Aloud – provides an enjoyable and

shared experience.• Shared Reading – where the teacher and the

class read the books together.• Guided Reading – it involves helping students

to read for themselves.• Group Reading – involves one student reading

out loud to other students in a small group.• Independent Reading – involves supporting

students choosing to read, selecting what they want to read and then being able to share what they have read.

Newspapers- are popular form of print media. It is published daily or weekly and it covers a variety of topics from local and international news.

Functions of Newspapers:– As information provider – provides information to

students about various national and international events and issues.

– As opinion builder – Through its editorials and column sections, students are helped to express their own opinions as well.

– As entertainer provider – it does not only provide currents event and issues but also provide readers special features about lifestyle, sports, etc.

– As advertising vehicle – in promoting goods and services.

Newsletters are used to provide information to selected readers. Keeps the readers informed of what is happening or what has happened in the school. It is a great way to strengthen parent and teacher communication. Functions of Newsletters:• As information provider – provide news about the

school and the students information and achievements, thus, creating pride.

• As community builder – delivers information about the students, school and the community at large.

MagazinePrinted materials that provide information in various fields. Usually comes periodically, either weekly, monthly, quarterly or annually.Functions of Magazines:– Provides information – provides supplementary

information to what is being given by books and other printed materials.

– Provides entertainment – provides entertaining content where students can solve puzzles or answer riddles.

– Facilities Advertising – also function to market goods and services

HandoutTeachers create handout so that lessons can be remembered by students after the discussions and presentations. Edgar Dale’s Cone of Experience, shows that people generally forgot 80% of what people hear.• A good handout:• Ensures that the audience can get the key ideas as

intended.• Serves as an addition to what the audience has

heard and seen.• Serves as reference material when the audience

needs it at a later date.• Summarizes the information presented.• Keeps the audience focused only on a particular

topic or subject.

Designing Handout:– Legibility – the guide to what typeface will be

used in handout.– Readability – guide to where to place the

graphics and text on the page. There are four basic principles of visual design: (William, 2008)• Contrast – used to differentiate elements if a

design.• Repetition – used to establish pattern all

throughout the handout.• Alignment – used to lead the reader throughout,

using the handout.• Proximity – used to group together elements that

are related with each other to help organize the information] in the handout.

• Title – must be big and bold enough to catch the attention of the readers.

• Layout – Make sure that only the necessary details are included in the handouts. Clear uncluttered layout.

• Graphics – can simplify complex information.• Bullets – For easy reading.• White space – spaces are necessary for

handouts to help the eye to search for and find information.

• Author’s name and date – For credits or acknowledgement.

• Color – Add color to increase willingness to read.

How to Design Printed Material? Printed materials must be designed well to promote learning and better appreciation of what is presented.• Headings• Writing Style• Page layout• Type Style/Mechanics• Visuals• Highlighting

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