Visual aids come in many forms and can convey information that words alone cannot. They aid in explaining abstract concepts, retaining information, and maintaining audience interest. However, visual aids only enhance a speech if they are simple, relevant, and reinforce the speaker's content. Effective use of visual aids requires deliberate planning in choosing the type of aid, designing it, and seamlessly delivering the speech while incorporating the visual.

1. TO:
Prof. H.K JHA

3. NAME ROLL
NAWAL KISHORE BABUL 100019034
PRAYAS NAVAL 100109040
NEELESH MAHESHWARI 100109035

4. What is Visual Aids?
 Visual aids come in form from physical objects,
photographs, and maps to slides, overheads and
presentations.
 Visual aids :
1. Convey what words alone cannot,
2. Explain abstract concept,
3. Aid retention of information,
4. Maintain audience interest.

6.  Effective visual aids are simple, relevant, and
reinforce the content of speech.
 The MERE presence of visual aids in a speech
does not make a speech better.
 Deliberate consideration and planning are
required to effectively incorporate visual aids
into speech.
 The best visual aids are only as good as the
presenter is able to deliver the speech and
effortlessly transition between visual aids.

8. PLANNING
 Can you achieve your purpose without visual aids?
 What will you be presenting?
 Who is your audience?
 Whom will you be presenting?

9. DESIGN
 Choosing color's.
 Margins
 Beyond bullet point.
 Readability.
 Professional appearance.

10. DELIVERY
 Timing
 Speak to the audience, not to the visual aid.
 Don’t obstruct the view of visual aid.
 Limit display of visual aids.
 Transition effortlessly.

11. Slides
Advantages Disadvantages
 Suitable for large audiences.  Require at least partial
darkness for projection.
 Require projection equipment,
 Easy to store and carry.
screen, slide carousel, and
power (standard equipment for
most meetings).
 Can easily be rearranged.  Can get out of order, become
lost, or be projected incorrectly
(e.g., upside down).
 Able to show full-resolution  Can be expensive (up to $2-3
photographs. per slide).
 Last-minute changes or
additions can be difficult.
 Must turn head away from
audience to see visual projected
on the screen.

12. Slides should be considered as the visual
aid when:
 1. Presenting in front of a large group.
 2. Audience will not be expected to take
notes.
 3. There is no disadvantage to darkening
the room.
 4. Showing actual objects (photographs)
at highest quality.
 5. Slides are the norm for the meeting.

13. Electronic Presentation Software
Advantages Disadvantages
 Suitable for large audiences.  Requires at least partial darkness for
 Easy to store and carry (computer projection.
disk).  Must have access to computer and
 “Slides” can easily be rearranged. software to generate “slides.”
 Can show photographs of real objects.  Requires special equipment (laptop
 Animation is possible (although not computer, projector, screen, power
always desirable). supply) to project slides. Electronic
presentation software is becoming
 Last-minute changes or additions are standard equipment at many
easy. meetings.
 After software is purchased,  Technical failures (computer,
production of “slides” is inexpensive. software, projector) are more
 Visual is displayed on the computer difficult to overcome.
screen before you as well as on the
screen for the audience. Allows you to
face audience at all times.