Question

Compare and contrast the types and applications of oral and visual presentation. Describe which applications you will be using for your presentation. Discuss why you are choosing these methods, and why they will be best for your audience.

Answer 1

The various types of oral presentation are in verbal form and in written form. The different forms of visual presentation are Microsoft PowerPoint, videos, artefacts, flip charts, pamphlets, boards, flash cards, Overhead projector etc.

The application of oral presentation are commonly for the class room teaching, tutorials etc where less number of students present. It can be done also for bed side teaching, nurse's rounds, ward teaching etc. It is effective when the group is highly motivated for learning. The oral presentation serves it purpose if you communicate to visually challenged groups.  

The visual presentation is appreciated when the audience are huge in numbers. It is very useful in creating the attention and interest of the audience. It is less tedious compared to oral presentation . It is helpful in simplifying the complex facts.  

The application which can be used for the presentation is visual. It can act like an add on to your words. It is easily understandable by the audience that is presented visually. Oral presentation will be more meaningful if you use graphs, diagrams, charts, tables etc in your presentation. The audience will be interested in attending the presentation . The pictures or diagrams are best to simplify the concepts and even to communicate with less educated or illiterate people