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C Effective Visual Aids

To make a presentation effective, it is important to consider the do’s and don’ts in
using the visual aids.
DO’S DON’TS

1. Display visual aids where 1. Avoid using chalkboard for
listeners can see them. visual aids.
2. Display visual aids only while 2. Avoid passing visual among the
discussing them. audience.
3. Talk to your audience, not to 3. Read from the visual aids.
your visual aids.
4. Explain visual aids clearly and
concisely.
5. Practice with your visual aids.

Task 4.1
Mention three things we should avoid when using visual aids in a presentation.

Task 4.2
Match the criteria of visual aids below to the suitable ones. There can be more than one
answer.

Visual Aids Criteria
Objects and props a. should be well-designed
b. use high resolution graphic
Demonstrations c. show clear handwriting
d. shouldn’t be too long
Posters e. do not ideal for a large
presentation
f. shouldn’t be merely the copy of
power point slides
Flipcharts g. can be used for displaying slides
h. shouldn’t contain too much noise
Audio and Video i. have clear sound
j. can be seen by the whole
audience
Slidewares k. provide more detailed
information
l. shouldn’t replace the speaker

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