GyroMouse%20Presenter

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GyroMouse Presenter

• Alice Kawakami
• UCLA College Library

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Introduction

• College Library instruction program
• Classroom setup
• Began using in May 2000

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GyroMouse

• Use on desktop
• Use within 60 feet
• How it works
• gyroscope
• mouse-ball mechanism
• radio frequency

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GyroTools

• 75 presentation/special effects tools
• Assign to three GyroMouse events
• Holding the right mouse button down
• Double clicking the right mouse button
• Pressing the left mouse button while holding the
  right mouse button down

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Classroom examples

• Library catalog search

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Advantages

• Instructor can walk around
• Audience can easily locate areas on the screen
• Can be used for differing styles of instruction

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Disadvantages

• Requires some dexterity
• Can be a distraction
• Can be confusing if not used regularly