Visuals

Content Outline Nonprojected Visuals Still Pictures Drawings Charts Graphs Posters Cartoons Projected Visuals Integration

Content Outline cont. Document Cameras Advantages Limitations Integration Overhead Projection Advantages Limitations Integration Creating Overhead Transparencies

Content Outline cont. Slides Advantages Limitations Integration Teacher- and Student-Produced Slides

Content Outline cont. Digital Images CD-ROM Photo CD DVD-ROM Digital Camera Digital Scanner Advantages Limitations Integration Digital Image Projection Advantages Limitations Integration

Types of Charts

Types of Graphs

Showmanship: Nonprojected Visuals Use large visuals Use simple materials Cover irrelevant material Hold visuals steady Limit number used Use one at a time Ask questions Teach how to interpret Provide verbal cues

Overhead Transparency Dimensions 9 in. Acetate Sheet (8.5 x 11 in.) 7.5 in. Message Area Overhead Projector Stage (10 x 10in.)

Showmanship: Overhead Get attention Reveal sections Build ideas Make transitions Point to images Be spontaneous Use notes Create uniformity Avoid doodling

Showmanship: PowerPoint Darken the lights near the screen (no need to darken the room) Introduce your presentation Distribute handouts if used Don’t read from the screen (use the mirror option on computer) Use appropriate pacing Summarize frequently

Showmanship: Slides Use remote control Double check slides Use visual variety Maintain reading light Keep it moving Rehearse Avoid irrelevant images Use mood music Make smooth starts