Title: Why Are Teaching Aids Important?
Headings: Why Are Teaching Aids Important?
Why Are Teaching Aids Important?
Chalkboards and Whiteboards
Computers
Maps, Charts and Posters

Content: Having computers accessible opens up a wide array of tools that benefit teachers and their students. Maps, Charts and Posters
Maps, charts and posters present information in a visual manner for the entire class to see. While pictures printed in books or on individual sheets are beneficial for students working independently, having the same information printed on a large poster makes it easier to keep the entire class on the same page. For example, some students may identify the state of California on a map much quicker than others. While the slower students are busy searching for the state on the map, they might miss out on part of a lesson. Likewise, they may never find the state and never speak up for fear of being embarrassed. Pointing the state out on the large map ensures that the entire class can see its location. Being able to see, hear or get hands-on with a certain topic helps students learn and understand the information much faster than when presented one way. Not every student learns in the same way, so having aids in the classroom helps teachers instruct in a way that addresses these differences. In addition to promoting comprehension, teaching aids get students excited about a topic making them more likely to engage in discussion and activity.