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Every presentation is unique and the type of visuals will vary depending on the following factors: Objective of Presentation: What is the message that you are trying to convey? For example, if you are unveiling a new technology gadget you would not use something like a chalkboard. Similarly, if you were presenting the quarterly sales … Continue reading

Benefits of Visual Aids The main benefit of visual aids is that people remember things that they see and hear more than merely what they hear. The common benchmark for retention of what is solely heard is only about 20%.  However, retention can shoot up to 50% with audio and visual materials. Secondly, everybody learns … Continue reading

What Are Visual Aids? Visual aids can range from a chalkboard all the way up to a $5,000 professionally created flash media presentation. Here are some visual aids ideas: Overhead transparencies using a projector – low cost method where you laser print the presentation on a plastic sheet. Computer Based Aid such as Microsoft Power … Continue reading