Visual Aids

ASK YOURSELF...

• Can the info on this visual be better said verbally? (For example, you don't need a visual of your outline.)
  
• Why should this information be on a visual?
  
• Is this material suited to visual understanding?
  
• Can I replace sentences with key words?
  

DO

• Make sure there is no other material on the board that will compete with your visuals for the audience's attention.
• Be selective, use the minimum number of visuals, for maximum impact.
• Use visual aids only where words are not enough or need reinforcement.
• As yourself "is this visual really necessary, does it add or detract?"
• Don't aim to put your whole presentation on visuals.
• Avoid using sentences, highlight only key words of phrases.
• Limit bullet points to 6 per page
• Use an appropriate font (not too big, not too small).
  
• Face the audience & keep eye contact.
  
• Speak about the points, don't just repeat them.
  

DON'T

• Don't be just a multimedia technician, be a speaker!
  
• Overload visuals with unreadable information.
  
• Overdo the graphics and special effects.
  
• Just repeat the words on the visual.
  
• Talk to the visual.
  
• Walk across the field of vision.