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PLANNING POWERFUL VISUAL AIDS

KUSHNER,M.

授課老師：任維廉　教授 報告人：邱羿茗

報告日期： 2014/6/10

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自我介紹：邱羿茗學歷：交通大學 運管系 四年級

經歷：校長盃總召山地文化服務團暑假出隊總召癸巳、甲午梅竹電競跑跑冠軍

興趣：排球、郊遊、唱歌

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OUTLINE

1. Understanding the power of visuals

2. Checking out charts and graphs

3. Selecting slides and overheads

4. Using a flip chart

5. Determining whether handouts will help

6. Preparing great props

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1.UNDERSTANDING THE POWER OF VISUALS(1/2)

The cons

Distracted audiences

Talking to visual aids

Equipment worries

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1.UNDERSTANDING THE POWER OF VISUALS(2/2)

The pros

Gain attention

Save a lot of time for descriptions

They can replace presentation notes

Ensure that the entire audience receives your message in a uniform way

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2.CHECKING OUT CHARTS AND GRAPHS(1/2)

Common types of charts & graphs

Bar graphs

Flow charts

Line graphs

Organizational charts

Pie charts

Tables of numerical data

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2.CHECKING OUT CHARTS AND GRAPHS(2/2)

Tips and Tricks

Limit the data

Size pie slices accurately

Make absolutely sure that the numbers are correct

Avoid three-dimensional bars

Jazz them up

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3.SELECTING SLIDES AND OVERHEADS(1/3)

Slides Overheads

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3.SELECTING SLIDES AND OVERHEADS(2/3)

When to use slides Advantage

Highlight your key points Add variety to your presentation Capture audience attention

Disadvantage Require to darken the room The order is inflexible Require a photo lab to process them

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3.SELECTING SLIDES AND OVERHEADS(3/3)

When overheads work best Advantage

Without turning down the room lights Write notes to yourself around the

transparencies You can change their order It’s easier to create than slides

DisadvantageOnly work well for small audience

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HOW TO WORK WITH DESIGNERS AND PRODUCTION PEOPLE

Let the designer design

Give the designer your bullet points

Be decisive

Let the designer know what’s coming

Don’t forget about imaging time

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NEAT IDEAS FOR SLIDES AND OVERHEADS

Using cartoons Make a big hit with audiences Be legally

Creating headlines of the future

Rearranging images

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HOW TO WORK WITH AN OVERHEAD PROJECTOR

Overhead basics Use a projector with two bulbs Bring an extension cord and an adapter Avoid projector glare Use fewer overhead by showing only part

of them Where to stand Talking to the visual Using two overhead projectors

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4.USING A FLIP CHART(1/3)

Advantage

Easy to use Easy to operate Easy to transport Very inexpensive

Disadvantage

Not effective for audiences larger than 50 people

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4.USING A FLIP CHART(2/3)

Avoiding common flip-chart mistakes

Too many words Covering the entire sheet Tiny writing Skinny writing Colors that are difficult to see Too many colors

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4.USING A FLIP CHART(3/3)

Tips and Tricks Use paper divided into small squares Write secret notes on the flip-chart pages Sketch out some pictures Use human figures Leave two blank sheets between each sheet

you use

Save your flip-chart pages

Bring a roll of white duct tape

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5.DETERMINING WHETHER HANDOUTS WILL HELP

Making handouts that get a hand Make them look good The Handouts represent you

Including the right information Presentation notes and outlines Relevant articles Checklists (include agenda) Personal information

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6.PREPARING GREAT PROPS

Using simple props for fancy effects

Gag item

Hats

Magic tricks

Newspapers

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結論與心得 一圖勝千字

PowerPoint 的興盛

選擇適當的工具

視覺工具本身並不能改善報告內容

熟悉報告內容

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THANK YOU!

Q & A