Pictures from several historical periods are attached to three walls in the room. Blank, white sheets of paper are attached to the fourth wall, the focal wall of the room. A data projector is ready to send a computer-generated picture onto the sheets of paper. Large speakers stand in two corners. If you are or work with young adults, you well might feel very comfortable in such an environment.
Young adults respond well to large visuals, technology, and music.
But if you work with older adults, most of your members may walk out and not come back. Choosing the right teaching aids and teaching approaches often determines whether you engage learners. However, sometimes we get so carried away with the teaching aids that we lose focus on the content and replace it with technique. Choose teaching aids that are appropriate for guiding learners to understand and apply the lesson, not for splash. Create visuals that can be read easily from all parts of the room.