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Tips
for Knowing How and When
to Use These Popular Visual Aids
Part 1
| Flip
Chart |
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Check you have enough paper for the
amount of writing you intend to do.
Check that it is positioned where all
the group can see it.
Check you have pens and that they
work. Use color pens if possible.
Write legibly, i.e., large, clear
writing.
Use headings, and subheads as
appropriate.
Take your time when writing.
Plan what you are going to write.
When not needed as visual support,
turn to a blank sheet.
Watch your spelling.
Drawing etc. can be prepared
invisibly in light (yellow) pen.
When to
Use...
- For a low cost and portable visual
aid
- When you want to record ideas or
input from the audience
- With a limited size audience
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| Overhead
and Slide Projector |
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Check focus and position before
starting.
Check that there are no
spelling/grammatical errors.
Allow plenty of time for the slides
to be read by the group.
Use overlays or masking to reveal
information gradually.
Switch off when changing
transparencies and when you arent using it.
When pointing at items of information
etc., point at the slide or transparency not the screen image.
Use graphics instead of words whenever possible.
The font should be large with no more than 4 lines per slide or
transparency.
Make sure you have spare bulbs/fuses
and know how to use them.
When storing them, keep the slides
and transparencies in exact sequence.
Check that information can be seen by
all the group before starting.
When to
Use...
- In a lighted room
- For a quick and clean visual image
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