Visual Aids Notes Definition of visual aid Any

Visual Aids Notes

Definition of visual aid: Any visual material that helps teach or present information Enhances understanding, adds variety, support claims, have a lasting impact

Qualities of GOOD visual aids: Large enough for audience to see clearly Relevant parts are labeled Sturdy Necessary Neat

Qualities of GOOD visual aids: Words should be readable No fancy fonts, no tiny font size, Handwriting High quality pictures Professional Simple no Cursive

Qualities of BAD visual aids: Too small Don’t fit into speech Flimsy Look messy (cut pictures out straight, mat them glue neatly, glue straight – you’re in high school, your work should reflect this – take pride and ownership of work) Too detailed

How to use when delivering your speech: Don’t show VA until you get there— cover when not in use, reveal, then recover Practice with it Explain it—don’t just show it to us Plan place for it in your speech

Ideas for visual aids: Diagrams Timelines Pictures Sub-points or main points Actual item (if large enough)

Good Pictures engaging, large enough, applicable

Good Pictures/chart engaging, large enough, applicable

Bad Picture Too Small

Bad Picture/Chart Too Small/blurry Interesting information, could be better used as a handout.

Bad Picture Distorted Original

Bad Picture Blurry/pixelated/boring/distorted

Bad Picture No action/boring