Displays can be very useful to trainers. They can attract attention or provide information for people when the trainer is not present. They can be used during a training session or workshop. Sometimes a blackboard or wall is available for posters. However, if training is outside there may be nowhere to put a display. Here are some useful ideas.
Rope displays
You will need a length of thin rope or heavy string and poles. You can use the branch of a tree to loop the rope over and then place a pole in the bottom of the rope loops to hold them in place.
If there is no suitable tree branch, use three poles to make a frame. Either loop the rope over the top of the frame or attach the rope loops with small hooks or nails. Either use another pole to hold the bottom of the rope loops or fix them into the ground with long bent nails. Inside a building you could attach hooks to the ceiling and floor.
Attach posters, diagrams, real objects or other materials to the ropes with pins or string.
Pole displays
- Cut 3 or 4 poles of 3–4cm diameter, to the length you want.
- Cut 2 or 3 pieces of light plywood, woven mats or wall board to the size you want.
- Make holes in the poles and boards so that you can tie the boards to the poles.
- If you are using the display outside you can push the poles into the ground. It may be easier to do this before attaching the boards. If you are using the display inside, it should stand without support if the poles are not in a straight line. If you find the display falls over easily, use clay to make bases for the poles.
- Attach materials to the display boards with tape or pins. The boards will fold up to make them easier to carry.
Information adapted from Teaching and Learning with Visual Aids by INTRAH.