Visual Aids
Research shows that presentations which use visual support are more persuasive than ones which do not. Visual aids help listeners understand abstract concepts and allow complex data to be organized and reduced to make a point clearly and concisely. Furthermore, effective visual support maintains listener interest and increases audience retention of the material being presented.
Articles in our "Visual Aids" Category
Presentations And Props
Speaking Tips | February 23, 2004
Often a well selected prop significantly enriches a presentation either by setting the tone, creating a surprise or providing visual humor. Used at the beginning of a speech, it can break the ice and help connect with the audience. Generally props are easy to use, fun to plan and well received by the audience.
Using Flip Charts
Speaking Tips | January 26, 2004
Unabashedly low tech, universally understood and easy to use, flip charts remain communication powerhouses. They continue to be popular because they are effective, portable, familiar, inexpensive and do not require electricity or telecommunications.
Communicating With Color
Speaking Tips | January 19, 2004
Color can be a powerful tool for enhancing your presentations. It can help shape what an audience sees, feels and remembers, and provides presenters with an additional method for communicating ideas and conveying meaning.
Quick Tips For Using Color Effectively
Speaking Tips | January 5, 2004
Many people feel insecure about working with colors. What we often fail to appreciate is that we each have a lifetime of experience which began with baby toys and continues through life in nature, art, the media, clothes, and furnishings. We take a quick look at how to energize a presentation with the effective use of color.