1. Using a Projector Best Practices

2. Must Have…

3. Must Have  Large, clear text: Good: Welcome! Bad: Welcome! Notice how difficult it is to see fancy fonts!

4. Must Have  Clear Graphics GoodBad

5. Must Have  Use of the entire space (screen or whiteboard) Manipulate your table with the projector so that the projector image uses all of the screen or whiteboard Table may have to be brought back for a larger image or brought forward for a smaller image

6. Must Have  Simple, clear directions  Do not overwhelm the students with wordy slides or presentations

7. Should Have…

8. Should Have  Bright attractive colors Research indicates that students respond to displays where color is employed

9. Should Have  Ideal space to project Screen Whiteboard Interactive whiteboard

10. Should Have  Adjust lights in room to prevent glare  Good viewing by all in classroom

11. Should Not Have…

12. Should Not Have  A dark room Do not turn off all lights, only those necessary to optimize image being projected

13. Should Not Have  Sound when speakers are not available

14. Should Not Have  Busy Web sites with many confusing details  Too many transitions/effects