1. Visual Aids

2. Advantages of Visual Aids
1.Enhance understanding
2. Add authenticity
3. Add variety
4. Help your speech have lasting impact
5. Build your credibility as a speaker

3. Kinds of Visual Aids
People
Subjects & Models

4. Kinds of Visual Aids Photographs and Pictures Graphics Sketch Map
Chart

5. Ways of Presenting Visual Aids
Whiteboard
Flip Chart
Poster Board
Handout
PowerPoint (Transparencies)

6. Preparing Visual Aids
Be certain your visual aid enhances the meaning or impact of your message.
Limit the number of aids. Keep the focus on your message.
Be sure your aid is simple and easy to see from the back of the room.

7. Preparing Visual Aids
Be neat! A sloppy visual aid can damage your credibility and reduce the effectiveness of your speech.
Use color to increase its effectiveness.