List three things a speaker should do when using a visual aid

What will be an ideal response?


Students may answer with any three of the following answers.
Prepare your visual aid in advance to show that you have carefully planned and thoughtfully prepared your presentation.
Use visual aids that are easy to see.
Ensure that equipment that you will need will be available when you speak.
Prepare for potential technology failure so that if there is a problem, you will still be able to give a good presentation.
Be sure to practice with the visual aid.
Be sure to speak to the audience and maintain eye contact, rather than talking to your visual aid.
Avoid passing objects or handouts out to audience members because this can be distracting.
Explain your visual aid to your audience.

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