2D VISUAL TOOLS

Also known as 2Visual dimensional materials, these are materials with length and width. The materials are flat and are not designed to provide depth. example photographs, prints, and posters which have two characters that are weight and length.

COMMON TYPES OF 2D VISUAL MATERIALS

• BOARDS. Chalkboards. Whiteboards and Magnetic Boards. Cloth Boards. Hook-and-Loop Boards. Pegboards. Bulletin Boards.
• GRAPHIC MATERIALS. Drawings and Sketches. Cartoons. Strip Drawings. Posters. Charts. Graphs. Diagrams. Maps. Flip Charts.
• PICTURES AND PHOTOGRAPHS.
• POSTCARDS.
• FLASHCARDS.

Board and chalkboard, whiteboard and magnetic, cloth board

Graphics, Cartoons, and Strip drawing materials

These are nonphotographic materials designed purposely to convey the message to the viewers.

Advantages

-It is simple to find

-It is simple to transport

-It aids attention focus

-It helps to provide a specific information

Limitation

– It is open to misunderstanding

-Prior knowledge is required in order to interpret the information supplied

Pictures and photos

Advantages

-Easy for learners to recall

-Pictures and photos make learning fun

-kids learn faster when using pictures

-It can be used in any language

-It helps to learn about the world

-It introduces the learner to a new place

                 Limitations

-Pictures and photos are always static

-It doesn’t give depth because it is two dimensional

The aims of 2D Visual Materials

-To ensure legibility by ensuring that the viewer can see the word and view the image clearly

-Reduce the effort required to interpret the message

-Increase the active participation