2. Using Visual Aids

3. The Purpose of Visuals To Visually Enhance The Message
To Clarify Details
To Aid Retention
To Create A Desire For More Information

4. Types of Visual Aids Objects Models Photographs/Pictures Drawings
Charts
Films, Slides, and Projections
Computer-Generated Graphics
Transparencies
Multimedia Presentations
The Speaker
Handouts

5. Guidelines for Preparing Visual Aids
Focus on the Audience
Prepare Visuals in Advance
Keep Visuals Simple
Make Sure Visuals Are Large Enough
Use Fonts That Are Easy to Read
Use a Limited Number of Fonts
Use Color Effectively

6. Font Samples: Bold at 36 pts.
Times New Roman
Arial
Arial Black
Comic Sans MS
Monotype Corsiva
Impact
Century

7. Color Use: Contrast Text and Background
CAR WASH

8. Presenting Visual Aids
1. Set Up the Visuals Properly
2. Avoid Using the Chalkboard
3. Display Visuals Where Everyone Can See
4. Avoid Passing Visuals Among the Audience
5. Display Visuals Only While Discussing Them
6. Talk to Your Audience, Not to the Visual
7. Explain Visuals Clearly and Concisely
8. Practice With Your Visuals

9. Additional Tips for Use
Use Vocal Delivery to Overcome Distractions Created by Visuals
Maintain a Relationship Between the Visual and Verbal Messages
Maintain Eye Contact
Keep the Verbal Message Flowing
Provide Handouts of Information You Want the Audience to Remember

10. Materials for Construction
Poster Board & Art Board
Flip / Sketch Charts
Lettering Guidelines
Press-on Letters
Stencils
Free-Hand Lettering

11. Tips for Using PowerPoint
Limit the Number of Slides
Rule of 7 (Maximum of 7 Lines Per Slide With 7 Words Per Line)
Avoid Excessive Text - Use Key Words
Limit Color Use - Focus on Contrast
Limit the Use of Animation and Sounds
Insert a Blank Slide/Cover Between Visuals

12. Samples of What to Avoid
Excessive
Movement
and
Sound

13. Another Crazy and Annoying Effect

14. And Another Irritating Effect

15. And Yet Another ….

16. Remember:
If Your PPT Provides More Information Than You Do, We Don’t Need You.
The PPT Should Assist You in YOUR Message
Don’t Let the PPT Slow Down the Speech

17. PowerPoint (PPT) Assignment
Create a Presentation for a Process Speech
Turn in a Printout and Speech Outline
Prepare to Present the PPT in Class.
Include:
A Minimum of 7 Slides (Including Blanks and Covers)
A Combination of Mediums (Text, Pictures, Charts, Graphs, Clip Art, Etc.)
Show Responsible and Appropriate Use of Color, Slide Effects, Transitions, and Sound.