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Presentation/ Visual Aids Chapter Sixteen Benefits of Using Visual Aids Creates more interest for the audience Helps the audience understand material better Helps the audience retain information longer Helps the speaker feel less


  1. Presentation/ Visual Aids Chapter Sixteen

  2. Benefits of Using Visual Aids • Creates more interest for the audience • Helps the audience understand material better • Helps the audience retain information longer • Helps the speaker feel less anxious!

  3. Traditional Aids • Objects • Models • Charts • Graphs • Photographs/drawings

  4. Technological Aids • Video clips (keep to 30 – 45 seconds) • Audio (do not play in the background!) • PowerPoint/slideshow/Prezi

  5. PPT Suggestions • Embed video or audio into the slides • Be mindful of your color scheme (background color versus text color) • Animation (avoid too much!) • Limit the amount of text (6 x 6 rule) and number of slides

  6. Th This is an is is an Exam Example of ple of a B a Bad Sl ad Slid! id! • Why is this a bad slide? 1. It is two hard to read! • And there is too much stuff going on! A. It is not organized well

  7. Guidelines for Using Visual Aids • Practice your speech using the visual and timing yourself • Use to accomplish the goals of your speech • Should help the audience understand your topic better • Keep your eye contact on the audience rather than the aid • Keep visual out of sight when not being discussed

  8. Other Reminders … • The visual aid WILL count towards your speech time – plan accordingly! • If using a PPT, bring on a thumb drive and also email yourself • Set up PPTs before speeches begin for the day

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