Instructional Materials

Overhead Projectors PartsParts –head –focus knob –stage –off/on switch –lamp Using the OverheadUsing the Overhead –turn on only when using –avoid “Keystone” image

Slide Projectors PartsParts –lens –focus –on/off switch –tray release/select –remote control Using Slide ProjectorsUsing Slide Projectors –position image correctly –insure slides are inserted correctly –preview slides before use

Motion Picture/Video Tape PartsParts –threading mechanism –focus knob –selector switch –rewind mechanism VCRVCR –standard home use –check functions –cue tape/volume before use –check relevance Using Motion PicturesUsing Motion Pictures –resist canned programming –preview for conflict with your operations –tape may break –appropriate viewing source (TV monitor)

Uses of Instructional Aids Support explanationsSupport explanations Create interest in topicCreate interest in topic Provides emphasisProvides emphasis Sensory appealSensory appeal Time savingsTime savings

General Rules for Using Projectable Visual Aids Be preparedBe prepared –equipment in order –spare bulb or machine Be sure everyone can see and hearBe sure everyone can see and hear Every aid must have a purposeEvery aid must have a purpose

General Rules for Using Projectable Visual Aids Overhead ProjectorOverhead Projector –mark frame –stack order –mask underneath –point on stage –expose items one at a time –don’t walk between screen and projector –avoid “keystone” –place transparency on stage with lamp off

General Rules for Using Projectable Visual Aids Slide ProjectorsSlide Projectors –Preview Preview Preview –Introduce slides importance to audienceimportance to audience what to look forwhat to look for –Show each slide for minutes each max. –Start presentation with blank slide –Review may be difficult or awkward

General Rules for Using Projectable Visual Aids Motion PictureMotion Picture –Preview is it worth itis it worth it outdated?outdated? note variations to sopnote variations to sop –Introduce –Avoid distractions –Discuss key points –Summarize key points

Non-projectionable Instructor Aids ChalkboardChalkboard –make sure its clean –have chalk and eraser ready –dont turn back on students –keep writing clear –erase material when finished

Non-projectionable Instructor Aids HandoutsHandouts –read them for accuracy before giving out –make sure they are legible –decide when to distribute Charts and DiagramsCharts and Diagrams –make sure everyone can read - size ? –discuss parts in logical order - don’t jump