Information and Communication Technology

7.2.4 Disadvantage of Audio-Visual Aids

Learners may sometimes form mistaken or distorted impressions, unless audio-visual are supplemented with required explanations.

Temptation for the extension worker to narrow down his teaching to only a few ideas, not giving the complete picture of a subject.

Some extension workers acquire the mistaken idea that they have little to do when audio-visual are used.

Possible risk of spectatorism instead of the attitude of thoughtful enquiry.