The creative trainer – a resource for trainers, facilitators and adult educators on creative training tips, neuroscience of adult learning (brain-based learning), learner engagement, and flip chart tips
Choosing the Best Flip Chart Paper for the Classroom There are a variety of flip chart paper pads on the market. The key is getting the one that is right for you and your desired purpose. The average flip chart paper size is approximately 27 X 34 inches (appx .68meters), which fits correctly on most standard easels. … Read more
Flip Chart Basic – Writing on the Paper In addition to my book – The Big Book of Flip Charts: A Comprehensive Guide for Presenters, Trainers and Team Facilitators, entire books have been written about how to effectively prepare and use the classic flip chart as one of your visual aids in adult learning environments and … Read more
How to Make Flip Charts More Effective Flip charts are a great tool for anyone who needs to capture information and ideas on the spot. In this article, you will read how to make flip charts more effective so that you can maximize the visual impact for your learners or attendees. If you are like … Read more
Flip Chart 101 – 4 Tips for Writing on Flip Chart Pages The rule of thumb that you should always keep in mind when writing information on your flip chart pages it “keep it simple.” Adding too much data, information, and images only clutter the page and reduces viewer comprehension. Tips for Writing on Flip … Read more
Flip Chart Use – 3 Creative Ways To Attach Flip Chart Pages to Your Walls In an era where technology dominates many learning environments, flip charts can still be a powerful communication tool for sharing and gathering information. The key to maximizing their benefit is to develop the sound design and delivery strategies and practice using … Read more
Creative Strategy for Evenly Tearing A Flip Chart Page If you’ve ever struggled to tear a sheet of flip chart paper from a pad on an easel, you know it’s no easy task. It’s the result of poor product design. Some manufacturers don’t perforate the tops of the sheets for easy removal, so it’s almost … Read more
Basic Flip Chart Tips – Setup and Usage Flipcharts are inexpensive, yet effective training aids for small groups of up to twenty-five participants (depending on the training room configuration). They provide an easy way to capture key thoughts or to highlight information in small group settings. Basic Flip Chart Tips – Setup and Usage by … Read more
What Are Flipcharts (Flip Charts)? Flipcharts (or flip charts) are inexpensive, portable, and user-friendly. They also come in handy for capturing group comments, brainstorming, and making messages visual during presentations or training and educational sessions. These classic tools of the classroom have not lost their value for displaying information and capturing or exchanging ideas. When … Read more
5 Ways to Enhance Your Presentation Flip Charts with Color, Shapes, Borders, and Images There has been quite a bit of research on the impact of color, images, and other graphic additions and the effect that they have on the human brain. Unfortunately, many trainers and educators fail to consider the potential for using visual … Read more
Flip Chart Easels – Four Factors to Consider When Choosing One Flip chart easels come in a variety of shapes, weights, and sizes. They are also constructed differently and have varying designs. A key to delivering an effective presentation or training session is to pick the right easel for the job. In many cases, trainers … Read more