Selecting Appropriate Visual Aids
Alexis Coleman
Thank You!
In this presentation
Introduction
- What is a visual aid?
- What makes a visual aid good or bad?
- How to select the best visual aid for your presentation
- Conclusion
What is a visual aid?
What is a visual aid?
Something that helps illustrates concepts and ideas.
This can include:
- Images
- Figures
- Videos
- Graphs
- Tables
Images and Figures
Images and figures are useful to show an idea or information and is used in addition to the text.
Videos
Videos are useful to show something instructional or something physical
Graphs
Graphs are great for showing information over a period of time
Tables
Tables are good for keeping track of information
What makes a visual aid good or bad?
- Do Clarify
- Do Amplify
- Don't Repeat
Extra Tip: Don't Overload
Circle Graph
Good for disecting one group opposed to multiple.
Bar Graph
Great for disecting multiple groups and multiple sections.
Videos
Video
Ex. Social Media and Youtube
Which one is best for your presentation?
Select the best one for you
- Images and Figures: Great for visually showing a subject.
- Video: Great for tutorials, instructional, or showing what something looks like
- Graphs and Tables: Great for showing information and data
Conclusion
- A visual aid is something that helps illustrates concepts and ideas.
- You need to know when to use the a visual aid and which visual aid is best for you
- You determine which visual aid is best for you based off the subject of your presentation
Thank you!
References
Reference Links
- https://courses.lumenlearning.com/publicspeakingprinciples/chapter/chapter-13-types-of-visual-aids/
- http://kolibri.teacherinabox.org.au/modules/en-boundless/www.boundless.com/communications/textbooks/boundless-communications-textbook/preparing-and-using-visual-aids-16/the-value-of-sensory-enhancements-81/choosing-the-right-visual-aid-310-10673/index.html
- https://www.acponline.org/membership/residents/competitions-awards/acp-national-abstract-competitions/guide-to-preparing-for-the-abstract-competition/selecting-visual-aids