I often find that using presentation media either help or hinder a speak on a massive level. I also typically find that people who are less experienced with speeches, tend to use presentation media poorly. For instance, a lot of times I have seen in class presentation by groups and singular people and they put all their information on the slides and read off the slide. It is particularly annoying because I then read the slide and I am waiting for them to regurgitate the slide to me, so I can read the next slide. When, the point is that the power points are suppose to help accent certain points.
Like in a science class, teachers almost have to use them to help students understand difficult processes, otherwise they have to use a chalkboard, and unless they are super fast it will take them forever to draw out models and examples to explain. Typically they use these slideshows rather well, often adding in small clips that explain concepts, images, and charts. I remember one of my teachers added a small segment of a cell video, where the class was able to see what was happing to a real cell. It helped emphasized the point.
So overall, speeches benefit from presentation media, as long as you do it right and DON'T regurgitate off the slide. It is super annoying.
I agree with you. We have to know how to make our visual aid right. Knowing how and when to use these resources is especially important for public speakers because presentation media are often misused. As you already said that you remember one of your teachers added a small segment of a cell video, where the class was able to see what was happening to a real cell. It helped emphasized the point. When integrated effectively into a speech, even low-tech presentation media can greatly enhance the look and feel of your speeches, strengthen your message, and help ensure the speech fulfills its purpose. We can use presentation media to attract and connect with audience members, spark their imagination, make sure they get the full meaning and impact of what you have to say, and demonstrate your creativity.
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