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sizes of text, or use different means (some kind of animation). At the beginning of
a visual description, provide overview (general statement), e.g. “The following
graph shows the effect of temperature in the classroom on pupils’ performance.”

If you have prepared your visuals carefully in your computer, don´t think the
colours will be the same on the screen. It´s recommended to test beforehand on
the equipment you´ll use how they show through projection. If there is little
contrast between the text and background, change the colours.

In order to communicate your message most efficiently, apply a variety of
approaches to the presentation of ideas with the help of visuals. It means:

 Combine both left and right brain sensory channels of the audience, i.e.
left hemisphere for verbal communication, right hemisphere for graphics
(charts, symbols, pictures, etc.).
 To emphasise, add colour (but be careful – some colours are
unconsciously connected with some meanings, like red = danger)
 Use dynamic/changing screens. Some animation can serve well, so you
should be skilled in PowerPoint, Prezi or other software.
 Change backgrounds where suitable.
 Use various layouts of visuals (horizontal, vertical, diagonal).

However, never overdo! The presentation must be perceived as one whole, not
a conglomerate of different styles. You must balance carefully between unity
and variety. Don´t jump from one style to another without any reason; it would
make the audience confused. And always keep in mind that the message you
want to deliver is more important than the richness of means and styles you use.

Good help for the preparation of your presentation can be templates. Hundreds
of them can be downloaded from the Internet.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S3tuT0yimfM (Designing effective visual
aids 3:50)

The body language
During your presentation people not only listen to you, they also watch you. Your
body makes various impressions on the audience. Your body, or their parts, can
work in various ways to address the audience:

Posture: You send different messages by the way you stand and move during
your presentation. Standing upright, face to face to the audience, shows your
friendliness, frankness. If you, on the other hand, stand with your back turned, or

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From the beginner to the mentor (Supporting strategies of education of teachers in Zlin region)
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