The Use of Audio-Visual Aids

Activity 1

Identify the advantages and disadvantages of using the following audio-visual aids in
presentations.

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Disadvantages :
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Activity 2

Watch this YouTube video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wlY65y5Dj2g. Identify at

least 5 suitable factors that should be considered by students when designing effective
presentations. Share your findings by using the table below.

Key Factors Explanations

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Activity 3

Indicate whether the following statements are true (T) or false (F) on designing effective
presentations.

No Statement T/F
1. You should use only keywords or phrases rather than

complete sentences.

2. Slides should have bright and colourful backgrounds to

appear attractive.

3. You should try to include as much information as possible in

each slide to reduce the total number of slides.

4. You should use a variety of fonts in your slides for creativity.

5. Keep your slides simple and straightforward.

 6. The texts should all be in capital letters to make reading

easier for the audience.

7. The font size of your texts should be at least 11 points.

8. You should use sound effects to add drama to your

presentation.

9. You should use different designs in each slide to attract the

attention of the audience.

10. Images can be added to the slides when needed.

Activity 4

Watch the YouTube clips below. Analyse how the presentation aids affect audience
engagement and comprehension. Share analysis by using the table provided below.

YouTube link https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h9OQ73W0Uac

Comment

Improvement

YouTube link https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D-Zepg1sf78

Comment

Improvement
 Activity 5

Improve the audio-visual aids (AVA) in the following link:

https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1LPTZd8SgWIDlXrYyUtErLnEfLnb93NaO/edit?
usp=sharing&ouid=109133118172962334268&rtpof=true&sd=true
*You have to log in using UPM email to access the link. Download the slides and then you
can proceed to edit the slides.

Developing Conclusion
Activity 3

Watch the video on ‘Impact of Smartphones to Human Health’: https://www.youtube.com/watch?

v=KVVE_4vxAAY and answer the questions below.

1. How did the speaker conclude her presentation?

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2. How can the speaker improve her conclusion in the presentation?

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Activity 4

Complete the table below by providing suitable expressions in concluding an academic presentation.
Then present your conclusion to the class.

Topic: Benefits of Taking Dietary Supplements

Signalling the end of

the presentation

Summarising the main

points

Ending with a strong

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Using suitable
expressions to end a
presentation