Visual Aids Notes
Definition of visual aid: Any visual material that helps teach or present information Enhances understanding, adds variety, support claims, have a lasting impact
Qualities of GOOD visual aids: Large enough for audience to see clearly Relevant parts are labeled Sturdy Necessary Neat
Qualities of GOOD visual aids: Words should be readable No fancy fonts, no tiny font size, no Cursive Handwriting High quality pictures Professional Simple
Qualities of BAD visual aids: Too small Don’t fit into speech Flimsy Look messy (cut pictures out straight, mat them glue neatly, glue straight – you’re in high school, your work should reflect this – take pride and ownership of work) Too detailed
How to use when delivering your speech: Don’t show VA until you get there—cover when not in use, reveal, then re-cover Practice with it Explain it—don’t just show it to us Plan place for it in your speech
Ideas for visual aids: Diagrams Timelines Pictures Sub-points or main points Actual item (if large enough)
Good Pictures engaging, large enough, applicable
Good Pictures/chart engaging, large enough, applicable
Bad Picture Too Small
Bad Picture/Chart Too Small/blurry Interesting information, could be better used as a handout.
Bad Picture Distorted Original
Bad Picture Blurry/pixelated/boring/distorted
Bad Picture No action/boring