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Select appropriate visual aids to:

• Save time

• Clarify the objectives

• Define the terms

• Prove your points

• Increase attention

• Increase retention
Select appropriate visual aids because:

We learn <10% from what we taste, smell, and hear BUT ~ 83% from what we SEE!. “In
your mind in your eye” is like watching a scary movie Therefore you should try to use visual aids
as much as possible.

Things to consider for selecting visual aids

• The number of people who will be attending your presentation, then you need to prepare
your visual aids and also your handout for how many copies you have to prepare.
• Audiovisual aids available
• Budget and time limitations - Sometimes it can be costly if you need to do slides or film,
but now it is great and easy to have a PowerPoint for your presentation.
• Advantages vs Disadvantages - It depends on each tool.

Guidelines for using visual aids - Guidelines will help you use visual aids in your presentation to
achieve the best impact as follows.

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