Small Powerpoint presentation on Overhead Projectors

1. Overhead Projectors in the Classroom Sara Cherish Bresee EME 2040

2. Introduction What do you need? Specialized equipment Overhead Projector Projector screen Visual What does it do? Enlarges visuals Making it possible for entire class to see

3. Overhead Projectors

4. Transparencies Thin sheets of clear acetate make visuals Using black or color inks Can be hand drawn, printed, or photocopied Special transparency markers must be used Either permanent or washable Computer generated looks more professional Commercial overhead transparencies Created and sold in booklets or sets Sometimes textbook companies provide them High quality and ready to use

5. Pointers for Teachers When printing transparencies Black and white or color on ink jet printer Use correct transparency film Ink jet printers use one that is porous on one side/slick on other Place in printer so it prints on porous side Laser printers Thicker, heat-resistant acetate is needed When adding handwritten text Cover transparency with blank one This way you can preserve your transparency for later use

6. Advantages of Overhead Projectors Allow teacher to keep their eyes on the class Less chances for distraction in the classroom Visual images last a long time Transparencies can also build concepts For example: in math you can add parts of graphs by overlaying transparencies Enables teacher to direct attention Easy to use Easy to create new visuals

7. Implementing in the Classroom Options for utilizing it seem endless! Directed note taking Emphasizing what is important Math concepts Learning money concepts, graphs, shapes, colors, etc. Lists Showing maps Daily lessons or schedules

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