How to Use Audiovisual Presentation Aids

Sources Beebe and Beebe (2006). The Concise Public Speaking Handbook. Franklin and Clark (2001). Essentials of Speech Communication. The St. Martin’s Guide to Public Speaking (2003).

Audiovisual Aids Anything that audience members can see or hear (in addition to your speech) that helps them understand and remember your speech topic.

Audiovisual Aids Value in audiovisual aids Types of audiovisual aids Guidelines in preparing audiovisual aids Guidelines in delivering audiovisual aids

Value in Audiovisual Aids Audiovisual aids can enhance understanding and simplify a complex message. Facts and concepts are more likely to be learned / remembered if they are accompanied by visual cues.

Value in Audiovisual Aids Audiovisual aids can help keep an audience’s attention. Audiovisual aids can help illustrate a sequence of events or procedure.

Value in Audiovisual Aids Brainstorm some examples when Audiovisual aids has improved or clarified a presentation.

Audiovisual Aids Value in audiovisual aids Types of audiovisual aids Guidelines in preparing audiovisual aids Guidelines in delivering audiovisual aids

Types of Audiovisual Aids The speaker sometimes becomes a visual aid when an explanation requires modeling. -- Physical movement -- Clothing The Speaker

Types of Audiovisual Aids Any physical object can be a visual aid. Physical Objects

Types of Audiovisual Aids Use an assistant when a demonstration might cut into speech time or decrease interaction with audience. Assistants

Types of Audiovisual Aids Map: a visual representation of geography. Chart: any graphic representation that summarizes information and ideas. Graph: usually employed to show a quantitative relationship. Maps, Charts & Graphs

Types of Audiovisual Aids Use a drawing or photograph to depict what is being described orally. Drawings and Photographs

Types of Audiovisual Aids Use software programs to create tables, charts, and graphs. PowerPoint can help visualize text, illustrations and photographs. Computer Technology & PowerPoint

Types of Audiovisual Aids For audio aids consider CD’s. Some presentations may benefit from multiple audio aids. Audio Aids

Audiovisual Aids Value in audiovisual aids Types of audiovisual aids Guidelines in preparing audiovisual aids Guidelines in delivering audiovisual aids

Guidelines for Preparing Audiovisual Aids Be sure that the audiovisual aid supports your point. Consider your audience analysis when deciding what audiovisual aids you will use. Make sure your audio aid is loud and clear. Make sure your visual aid is large enough to be seen.

Guidelines for Preparing Audiovisual Aids Make sure your visual aid is legible and easily understood. Follow the rules of contrast. –Use dark colors against light backgrounds and light colors against dark backgrounds Keep the message of the audiovisual aid simple. Do not create the audiovisual aid while you speak.

Is this a good Visual Aid?

My Family William and Allison at the cabin

Allison fishing

Summer 2009

William at the Twins game

Audiovisual Aids Value in audiovisual aids Types of audiovisual aids Guidelines in preparing audiovisual aids Guidelines in delivering audiovisual aids

Guidelines for Delivering Audiovisual Aids Make sure your audiovisual aid is accessible to everyone in your audience. Control audience interaction with your audiovisual aid. Do not use the visual aid as an excuse to avoid looking at your audience.

Guidelines for Delivering Audiovisual Aids Remember the role that the audiovisual aid plays in your speech. Visual aids should be displayed only during the time that you are using them to make a point in your speech.

PowerPoint Contest slides Whatever main points you want for an informative speech but explain how your visual works into your speech

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