How to make (and use) Visual Aids for Presentations

Guidelines for Presenting Visual Aids

• Avoid using the chalkboard
• Display aids where audience can see them
• Avoid passing items around
• Display aids only when discussing them
• Talk to audience, not to visual aid
• Explain all visual aids
• PRACTICE with visual aids

Let’s focus on slideshows for a bit.

• Though most people agree that props and other kinds of visuals are great, slideshows still dominate much of the presenting in the Western World.
• This is especially true for students, who might not be able to afford or create more extravagant options.