Presentational Aids

Why use presentational aids?

• Makes the speech more interesting
• Reinforces your message
• Helps the audience remember
• Shows credibility
• Can reduce speech anxiety

Types of Presentational Aids

• Body
• Objects or models
• Picture
• Slideshow (PPT, etc.)
• Charts & Graphs

Bar Graph

Pie Chart

Tips for Success

• Prepare your slides well in advance
• Create a large visual
• Choose easy fonts to read
• Pick your colors wisely

Things to Avoid

• Talking to the visual
• Forgetting to explain the visual
• Turning back to audience
• Standing in the way of the visual
• TOO MANY WORDS!

Tools for Presentations

• Powerpoint
• Haiku Deck
• Prezi
• Google Presentations
• Others?

Speech Day Preparation

• Review your slides for errors
• Practice using a clicker (spacebar, arrow over, etc.)
• Practice speech with the slides
• Be prepared for technology to fail you!