Instructional Materials

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Instructional Materials
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Overhead Projectors

• Parts
• head
• focus knob
• stage
• off/on switch
• lamp

• Using the Overhead
• turn on only when using
• avoid Keystone image

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Slide Projectors

• Parts
• lens
• focus
• on/off switch
• tray release/select
• remote control

• Using Slide Projectors
• position image correctly
• insure slides are inserted correctly
• preview slides before use

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Motion Picture/Video Tape

• Parts
• threading mechanism
• focus knob
• selector switch
• rewind mechanism
• VCR
• standard home use
• check functions
• cue tape/volume before use
• check relevance

• Using Motion Pictures
• resist canned programming
• preview for conflict with your operations
• tape may break
• appropriate viewing source (TV monitor)

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Uses of Instructional Aids

• Support explanations
• Create interest in topic
• Provides emphasis
• Sensory appeal
• Time savings

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General Rules for Using Projectable Visual Aids

• Be prepared
• equipment in order
• spare bulb or machine
• Be sure everyone can see and hear
• Every aid must have a purpose

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General Rules for Using Projectable Visual Aids

• Overhead Projector
• mark frame
• stack order
• mask underneath
• point on stage
• expose items one at a time
• dont walk between screen and projector
• avoid keystone
• place transparency on stage with lamp off

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General Rules for Using Projectable Visual Aids

• Slide Projectors
• Preview Preview Preview
• Introduce slides
• importance to audience
• what to look for
• Show each slide for 1 - 2 minutes each max.
• Start presentation with blank slide
• Review may be difficult or awkward

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General Rules for Using Projectable Visual Aids

• Motion Picture
• Preview
• is it worth it
• outdated?
• note variations to sop
• Introduce
• Avoid distractions
• Discuss key points
• Summarize key points

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Non-projectionable Instructor Aids

• Chalkboard
• make sure its clean
• have chalk and eraser ready
• dont turn back on students
• keep writing clear
• erase material when finished

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Non-projectionable Instructor Aids

• Handouts
• read them for accuracy before giving out
• make sure they are legible
• decide when to distribute
• Charts and Diagrams
• make sure everyone can read - size ?
• discuss parts in logical order - dont jump