Charts and illustrations are more easily remembered than words. Overhead Projector Have the overhead projector focused before the training begins. Make sure the overhead transparencies can be read by those seated at the back of the room. Keep the overhead turned off when not in use so the noise of the fan does not interfere with what is being said. Flip Charts Use a variety of colors when recording information on the flip charts.
Headings can be one color and lists another.
Headings should be placed on the flip charts ahead of time. The trainer should check to see that the printing is large enough and clear enough to be read by participants at the back of the room. Since people can speak faster than they can write, use two volunteers with legible printing to record ideas during brainstorming sessions or team reports. Use water-based markers. They don't bleed through to the next page or the wall.