Using Visual
Aids


If you can acquire a stencil set or stencil ruler then neatness of
lettering is assured. Unfortunately, the easily available stencil
rulers are not produced in larger sizes.


FLIPCHARTS


One way of overcoming the problem of how to display your illustra-
tions is to use a flipchart. This consists of a number of sheets of
paper of the same size which are clipped together. The name comes
from the technique of "flipping over" one sheet once it has been
discussed in order to reveal the next one.
The large size of flipchart paper allows you to produce visuals
which can be clearly seen by relatively large groups-up to a
distance of 7 to 8 metres. This is certainly more effective than
holding up an illustration from a small pamphlet or poster intended
for individual reading!
You can prepare your charts before a session starts, arrange them
in the proper sequence and show the different steps as you proceed
with your subject. Also, flipcharts can be used for recording the
main points arising from a discussion.
The blank sheets to be used for recording-or the prepared sheets-
need to be mounted so that they can be properly handled and
protected. There are two main ways to do this: either by suspending
them or by fixing them on an easel.


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