Presentational Aids Why and How

What We Remember ______ percent of what we see and hear ______ percent of what we read ______ percent of what we say and do ______ percent of what we hear ______ percent of what we see ______ percent of what we say Use 10, 20, 30, 50, 80, 90

I Learn Best Through lectures 1 agree 10 disagree 13 depends video 10 agree 4 disagree 10 depends a film strip 8 agree 2 disagree 13 depends writes on the board 10 agree 3 disagree 11 depends

I Learn Best charts and graphs 13 agree 1 disagree 9 depends power point 13 agree 1 disagree 9 depends Combination lecture with agree disagree 13 depends

Why Use Introduce a new concept Focus your audience’s attention Reinforce your message Add clarity and interest to your message Summarize Make your speech memorable Reduce your speech anxiety

Consider Context What is the composition of my audience What is the occasion? What is the setting? What is the message? What is the cost? What are the rules?

Appropriate Use of Aids Plan speech, use for enhancement Which is most effective? Do not use as a substitute. Consider design Test equipment and be ready Practice using Be sure the are visible and audible to the entire audience

Appropriate Use of Visual Aids Simple, consistent, large print 5 to 6 lines per visual 6 words per line Simple graphics for numerical data Proof Enhance not distract