Visual Aids
USING THE VISUAL AIDS
Introduction
Visual aids can be a very powerful tool to enhance the impact of your presentations. Words and images presented in different formats can appeal directly to your audience’s imagination, adding power to your spoken words.
Think of using visual aids for the following reasons: * if they will save words - don't describe your results - show them; * if their impact would be greater than the spoken word - don't describe an image - show it.
Think about using a variety of different visual images. Try using photographs, tables, diagrams, charts, drawings, key words, or video sequences. Be creative and deliberate in your choice of images to achieve the most impact.
Think of your next presentation. How can you display your material visually? What techniques might help you present your argument or results in a stimulating way? What might add emphasis to your spoken words?
When to use visual aids
Words and images can be used throughout your presentation from the introduction to the conclusion. However, remember to restrict their use to key moments in your presentation; an over use of visual aids can be hard to follow.
Think about using visual aids at the following times:
Introduction
* display the title of your presentation; * define particular technical terms or units; * indicate a structure to your presentation by listing your main points; * display an image which encapsulates your theme(s); * highlight a question you intend answering during the course of your presentation; * on your topic. Different types of visual aids
There are many different types of visual aids. The following advice will help you make the most of those most commonly used.
PowerPoint (or equivalent)
Microsoft PowerPoint is probably now the most commonly used form of visual aid. Used well, it can really help you in your presentation; used badly, however, it can have the opposite effect. The general principles are: Do
Introduction
Visual aids can be a very powerful tool to enhance the impact of your presentations. Words and images presented in different formats can appeal directly to your audience’s imagination, adding power to your spoken words.
Think of using visual aids for the following reasons: * if they will save words - don't describe your results - show them; * if their impact would be greater than the spoken word - don't describe an image - show it.
Think about using a variety of different visual images. Try using photographs, tables, diagrams, charts, drawings, key words, or video sequences. Be creative and deliberate in your choice of images to achieve the most impact.
Think of your next presentation. How can you display your material visually? What techniques might help you present your argument or results in a stimulating way? What might add emphasis to your spoken words?
When to use visual aids
Words and images can be used throughout your presentation from the introduction to the conclusion. However, remember to restrict their use to key moments in your presentation; an over use of visual aids can be hard to follow.
Think about using visual aids at the following times:
Introduction
* display the title of your presentation; * define particular technical terms or units; * indicate a structure to your presentation by listing your main points; * display an image which encapsulates your theme(s); * highlight a question you intend answering during the course of your presentation; * on your topic. Different types of visual aids
There are many different types of visual aids. The following advice will help you make the most of those most commonly used.
PowerPoint (or equivalent)
Microsoft PowerPoint is probably now the most commonly used form of visual aid. Used well, it can really help you in your presentation; used badly, however, it can have the opposite effect. The general principles are: Do