Topic 14 : The impact of SIX visual aids

Question 1

The positive impact of using a data projector/
PowerPoint presentation?

Answer 1

• The presentation may be enhanced by the use of visuals/graphics that a data projector/PowerPoint presentation provides.
• Visuals/audio aids like sound/video clips could easily be included in the PowerPoint presentation.

Question 2

The negative impact of using a data projector/
PowerPoint presentation?

Answer 2

• The implementation of load shedding may prevent the presenter from using the Data Projector
• The presenter may not know how to operate the Data Projector/ PowerPoint presentation.

Question 3

The positive impact of using an overhead projector/
transparencies?

Answer 3

• Transparencies allow the presenter to project graphics in various colours.
• May be used to guide the presenter when he/she summarises the presentation

Question 4

The negative impact of using an overhead projector/
transparencies?

Answer 4

• Transparencies cannot be used in combination with audio/video clips.
• Transparencies are most effective when used in a partially lit room,

Question 5

The positive impact of using hand and-outs?

Answer 5

• Important information about the presentation could be provided to the audience after the presentation.
• Any new information could effortlessly be included in subsequent copies

Question 5

The negative impact of using hand and-outs?

Answer 5

• The cost of printing is high, and the hard copies may easily be misplaced.
• The author has no control over the illegal distribution of the support material.

Question 6

The positive impact of using flip charts?

Answer 6

• Can be useful when the presenter wants to record a summary of responses received from the audience
• Brainstorming ideas generated from the stakeholders/audience could be recorded on a flipchart

Question 7

The negative impact of using flip charts?

Answer 7

• Insufficient time during the presentation may prevent the presenter from using the flipchart effectively.
• The writing of the presenter may not be legible

Question 8

The positive impact of using interactive whiteboards

Answer 8

• Sound/Visual aids could effortlessly be used in conjunction with the interactive whiteboard.
• Effective to record responses and new proposals from the stakeholders/audience.

Question 9

The negative impact of using interactive whiteboards

Answer 9

• Presenter not skilled in the use of the interac tive smartboard
• The implementation of load shedding could disrupt the presentation

Question 10

The positive impact of using posters/signs/banners/
portable advertising?

Answer 10

• A valuable visual aid that may be used to promote the vision of an organisation.
• Portable advertising could be placed in different venues

Question 10

The negative impact of using posters/signs/banners/
portable advertising?

Answer 10

• Not suitable for small venues where the poster could be overbearing.
• The visual aid is one-dimensional because it cannot be used with sound/video.