visual aid
Presentation support material
A visual aid is any image, diagram, chart, or object used to help explain or illustrate information, especially during a presentation or lesson.
Teachers rely on visual aids to make abstract concepts concrete, and presenters use them to hold audience attention and reinforce key points.
The speaker's visual aids included a map and several graphs showing population trends.
Simplified explanatory sketch
- chartData shown visually
- graphVisual data display
- infographicVisual data presentation
- flowchartDiagram showing workflow steps
timeline · map · blueprint · schematic · pictogram · table · illustration · figure
Light-casting display device
- screenDisplay or barrier
- monitorDisplay or supervisor
- whiteboardErasable marker writing surface
- blackboardSurface for chalk writing
overhead · smartboard · flipchart · easel · poster · banner · chalkboard
Smooth continuous movement
- PowerPointMicrosoft's presentation application
- KeynoteApple slideshow software
- handoutFree distribution to recipients
- animationTechnique creating movement illusion
Optical enlarging device
- glassesCorrective eyewear or tumblers
- binocularsHandheld dual-lens magnifier
- microscopeInstrument for viewing minute objects
- telescopeInstrument magnifying faraway objects
monocle · lens · periscope · viewfinder · loupe · bifocals · eyepiece
Learning aid with prompt and answer
- modelRepresentation or paradigm
- globeSpherical representation of landmasses
- skeletonInternal supportive framework
- manipulativeSkilled at controlling others
Converts display to audio
- captionText accompanying an image
- subtitleSecondary title text
- closed-captioningOnscreen transcription of audio
- audio-descriptionSpoken account of visuals
diagram
Simplified explanatory sketch
- chartData shown visually
- graphVisual data display
- infographicVisual data presentation
flowchart · timeline · map · blueprint · schematic · pictogram · table · illustration · figure
projector
Light-casting display device
- screenDisplay or barrier
- monitorDisplay or supervisor
- whiteboardErasable marker writing surface
blackboard · overhead · smartboard · flipchart · easel · poster · banner · chalkboard
slide
Smooth continuous movement
- PowerPointMicrosoft's presentation application
- KeynoteApple slideshow software
- handoutFree distribution to recipients
magnifier
Optical enlarging device
- glassesCorrective eyewear or tumblers
- binocularsHandheld dual-lens magnifier
- microscopeInstrument for viewing minute objects
telescope · monocle · lens · periscope · viewfinder · loupe · bifocals · eyepiece
flashcard
Learning aid with prompt and answer
screen-reader
Converts display to audio
- captionText accompanying an image
- subtitleSecondary title text
- closed-captioningOnscreen transcription of audio
- school showcasesscience fair, project board, display board, showcase, exhibition
- illustrationpainting, drawing, watercolor, sketch, charcoal
- Aid terms
- presentationspresentation, slides, slide, keynote, slideshow
- visual aidspicture, pictures, photo, photos, image
- factory signalsalarm, buzzer, intercom, loudspeaker, PA system
visual aidaudio recording
Stored sonic information
audio cue · spoken word · verbal instruction · sound effects · audio narration
visual aidpure theory
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