In most cases they are in letter orientation, and in most of our classrooms, glare from the lights can obscure the writing. Using the plain paper masters or copies from the transparencies is preferable. If the transparencies are the only option, we will compensate to make them look as good as possible. The document camera is also a good way to show small objects to students. It is the best way to show the object to the distant students, and generally is better for your local students than passing an object around the room or having students huddle around the object.
Every classroom has some computing capabilities.
Listed below are the potential computing resources for the different locations, but all of these options are not always available. If you have computing needs for a distance learning class, contact distance learning staff to make arrangements in advance. All computers have at least a Power Point viewer, and those with Internet connections have an Internet browser. If you have a need for software other than these, contact a distance learning staff person well in advance, and we will do our best to make arrangements for this software when possible. If you have any questions about incorporating Internet into your class, contact Randy Stamm, Instructional Technologist, at 282-4557.