|
|
How To Make The Most Out Of Your Overhead Projectors
For anyone who've ever owned an overhead projector, you probably knows that it's a simple and effective tool for presenting some of your greatest lectures and speeches. The innovation of technology may have introduced some tough competitors for these hardy machines but have not really made them obsolete. Why?
Because it's simplicity, ease of use and input without a need for the sophiticated computer has made it a reliable and effective presentation tool. The transparencies can also be altered with the use of colored markers easily during the presentation, making it much more flexible. Even with all these benefits, the truth is, more can be done to make the most out of your overhead projectors.
There are many different brands and models of overhead projectors and despite the fact that they've different capabilities, functions and features, a few user tips can be use on most, if not all of them to improve your user experience with these overhead projectors and enhance your presentation. And make the best out of them. Here's what you can do :
(1) Block Out Excess Light From Your Overhead Projectors
By strapping strips of thick paper or card board onto the sides of the overhead projector, any excess light can be blocked out. This action helps guide the light to centralize your transparencies easily.
(2) Prevent Tripping Over The Cords From Your Overhead Projectors
One of the common safety hazards with using the overhead projector is that the long extensive cord can easily make you trip during the presentation. To prevent such from happening, make use of masking or duct tape to strap the extension cords to the floor.
(3) Know Where's Your Project Screen Width Range
Prior to the arrival of the audience, ensure that you're aware of the sight lines for the projection screen. You can get someone to sit where the audience will be and slowly move around your presentation area or stage to ensure that you're not blocking the screen. You can then use a masking tape to mark down these sight lines on the floor so that you know where to stand during your presentation.
(4) Keep A Set Of Lecture Materials
Prepare a set of the paper copy of the transparency and keep it handy so that you don't have to turn and look back at the screen while lecturing. Remember, it's good presentation ettiqute to face the audience and not the screen.
(5) Trace Your Presentation With A Piece of Paper
Place a sheet of paper underneath your transparency and slide it down as your unveil your presentation points. This helps to keep the audience focused on your presentation outline.
If you put the paper on top of the transparency, it may be easily blown off by the overhead projector's cooling fan.
(6) Keep A Few Blank Transparencies On Hand
At times, you may be required to illustrate a few points of your lecture during the presentation. Keep a few spare blank transparencies for this purpose will prevent some last minute search for them.
That's all! Try these tips when you use your overhead projector next time and be prepared for a great presentation!
|
 |
Please Rate: |
|
Rating: |
 Processing ... |
(Average: Not rated) |
| Views: | 55 | |
|
| More Articles from Presentation | | |
| Top Articles in Presentation | | |
|
