Friday, March 6, 2015

Pros & Cons of Visual Aid Options 2

Flipcharts or Whiteboards
Pros: 
• Easy and inexpensive to create and update
• Easy to record comments from the audience
• Able to combine other visuals in the same presentation.

Cons:
• Require some level of skill for working with graphics
• Unsuitable for large audiences
• Flipcharts are difficult to transport around
• Easily worn out with constant usage


Video

Pros:
• Provides us with accurate information.
• Helps to keep the audience interested.
• Professional in appearance

Cons:
• Expensive to create and update.
• Creates potential for compatibility issue, relating to computer video formats.
• Unattractive video could lose audience attention.


Props

Pros:
• Offer a realistic reinforcement of message
• Increase audience participation with close observation
• Sometime inexpensive and readily available

Cons:
• Limited use with a large audience
• Lead to extra work and expense in transporting
• Require a large storage space.


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References:
Guffey, M. E., Loewy, D., Rhodes, K., & Rogin, P. (2011). Business Communication. Toronto, ON: Nelson Education.

Skills You Need. (2015). Working with Visual Aids. Retrieved from

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