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Design and Use of Visual Aids I.Purpose of Visuals II.Types of Audio Visuals III.Evaluating Visuals IV.Designing Visuals V.Using Visuals

I. Purpose of Visuals Focus attention Make the verbal message stronger Stimulate/maintain interest Illustrate complex concepts that are difficult to visualize Help audience understand and remember the info

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II. Types of Audio Visuals Actual Object Models Chalkboard Flipchart/Poster Overhead Computer Music and Videos

III. Evaluating Visuals Is it relevant? Is the message clear and easy to understand? Is it attractive and easy to read?

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IV. Designing Visuals Make each visual stand on its own Make the visuals balanced and consistent Make visuals easy to read Include only your main points

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I. Purpose of Visuals Focus attention Make the verbal message stronger Stimulate/maintain interest Illustrate complex concepts that are difficult to visualize Help audience understand and remember the info

III. Evaluating Visuals Is it relevant? A visual aid needs to help the audience understand the point you are making in your presentation The audience needs to clearly understand why you are showing the visual. It needs to serve a real purpose. Is the message clear and easy to understand? The audience should be able to understand the message of the visual in a couple of seconds. Give them time to read and look at the visual before you start talking again. Is it attractive and easy to read? The text should be typed, not handwritten The font should be simple, dark, and large enough to see The visual should be clean Don ’ t use too many colors The content shouldn ’ t be too complex or have too much information

IV. Designing Visuals Make each visual stand on its own Make the visuals balanced and consistent Make visuals easy to read Include only your main points

V. Using Visuals Beforehand, make sure: –everyone can see –equipment works –you have a backup plan Show visual when you talk about it Show visual for 5 seconds before speaking Introduce visual and tell or indicate what’s important Don’t talk to the screen Remove visual when you are finished