Pick one concept from the reading or videos, this week, and discuss it in detail.
Using Overhead Transparencies can be very useful for speech presentation. As long as you have an electrical outlet and the right equipment, overhead transparencies are a simple way to add a little tech to your presentation. The order of presentation can be quickly changed should you decide to take your speech in a different direction after talking with members of the audience before you start or as you present. Transparencies can be seen by a large crowd. And you can add notes to the edges to remind you what needs to be said in the narration.
Using Overhead Transparencies can be very useful for speech presentation. As long as you have an electrical outlet and the right equipment, overhead transparencies are a simple way to add a little tech to your presentation. The order of presentation can be quickly changed should you decide to take your speech in a different direction after talking with members of the audience before you start or as you present. Transparencies can be seen by a large crowd. And you can add notes to the edges to remind you what needs to be said in the narration.
Compared with slides, videos, and software presentations, overhead projectors are readily available. They can also be shown in fully lighted halls, so you do not risk having to turn lights down and have people doze. And you can mark up transparencies during the presentation to emphasize points or in response to questions. However, they often cannot be seen as well in the back of a large room, so ask in advance about the dimensions of the screen and room.
Use a white piece of paper to mask the writing on transparencies before you talk about each line, lest the audience read the whole sheet while you are still narrating the first point. To integrate overhead transparencies smoothly into your speech, apply the following guidelines: - display your transparencies only when you talk about them. When you reach the point in your speech where you want to show the image, turn the projector on. - number the sheets in the order you'll use them. - practice with your transparencies before you give your speech.
My source:
1. Overheads by Scott S.Smith (http://www.netplaces.com/public-speaking/visual-and-audio-aids/overheads.htm)
2. Public Speaking Stephanie J. Coopman and J. Lull
It has been so long since I've seen someone use an overhead transparency, but I definitely feel like they're understated. Something about powerpoints seems impersonal to me. They're either pre-generated with some uniform template or they're overly involved with heaps of animations and moving text. The cool thing about transparencies is that they are just as engaging as other contemporary media formats, but they are more dependent upon the speaker and forces them to interact more. Also, their simplicity allows the audience to visually participate without becoming overwhelmed by a constant barrage of animations. Nice post.
ReplyDeleteWow you even gave sources to your post. That's amazing! Anyways, overhead transparencies makes me think of the good old days in middle school or something. I find that your can write all over then a great advantage over power point. By being able to show your train of thought by having students follow along with your notes on your transparencies and connect your points by being able to write on them will also the audience connect and understand the concept that your speaking about also. I think one of my favorite ways of using the overhead is using suspense, that is you cover up a picture or information you don't want the audience to see with a piece of paper and then when you finish the topic you unveil this maleficent picture that will illustrate what you've been talking about. Maybe I'm getting a little over my head though...dum duh dum tshhhh
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