visual aids
Charts and slides
Visual aids are materials that supplement spoken or written communication with images, diagrams, charts, or objects.
Teachers use visual aids to clarify concepts; presenters use them to engage audiences: The sales pitch included visual aids showing projected growth.
The term covers everything from chalkboard drawings to slideshows to physical models.
Sequential visual display
- PowerPointMicrosoft's presentation application
- KeynoteApple slideshow software
- projectorLight-casting display device
- slidesMoves smoothly across surface
overhead · screen · pointer · handout · display · whiteboard · smartboard · flip chart
Simplified explanatory sketch
- chartData shown visually
- graphVisual data display
- infographicVisual data presentation
- flowchartDiagram showing workflow steps
schematic · pictogram · drawing · sketch · graphic · blueprint · storyboard · timeline
Paper memorization tools
- workbookEducational exercise manual
- manipulativesTangible educational objects
- modelsScaled representations or fashion workers
- postersPrinted wall advertisements
educational videos · animations · simulations · demonstrations · chalkboard · blackboard · learning materials · study guides
State of being understandable
- sharpnessKeenness of edge, mind, or image
- resolutionFormal decision or determination
- contrastNotable difference between things
- brightnessDegree of light emitted
legibility · definition · focus · distinctness · crispness · readability · color accuracy · image quality
Enlarged text format
- high contrastStrong tonal difference
- magnifierOptical enlarging device
- braille displaysTouchable text output devices
- color codingAssigning hues to categories
slideshow
Sequential visual display
- PowerPointMicrosoft's presentation application
- KeynoteApple slideshow software
- projectorLight-casting display device
slides · overhead · screen · pointer · handout · display · whiteboard · smartboard · flip chart · easel
diagram
Simplified explanatory sketch
- chartData shown visually
- graphVisual data display
- infographicVisual data presentation
flowchart · schematic · pictogram · drawing · sketch · graphic · blueprint · storyboard · timeline · map
flashcards
Paper memorization tools
- workbookEducational exercise manual
- manipulativesTangible educational objects
- modelsScaled representations or fashion workers
posters · educational videos · animations · simulations · demonstrations · chalkboard · blackboard · learning materials · study guides · wall charts
clarity
State of being understandable
- sharpnessKeenness of edge, mind, or image
- resolutionFormal decision or determination
- contrastNotable difference between things
brightness · legibility · definition · focus · distinctness · crispness · readability · color accuracy · image quality
large print
Enlarged text format
- high contrastStrong tonal difference
- magnifierOptical enlarging device
- braille displaysTouchable text output devices
- adaptive supportassistive technology, assistive devices, adaptive equipment, accommodations, adaptive learning
- adaptive artsexpressive arts, art therapy, art instruction, art curriculum, artistic development
- teachingteaching, lesson plans, instructing, educating, courses
- classroom decorbulletin boards, educational posters, welcome signs, calendars, charts
- dictionary sectionsglossaries, indexes, word lists, categories, definitions
- presentation equipmentprojectors, projector, screens, microphone stand, microphones
visual aidsaudio recordings
Stored sonic content
spoken word · sound effects · sound recordings · podcasts · radio broadcasts
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