The overhead projector, used as a controllable blackboard or bulletin board in the teaching of writing, extends the range of teaching techniques so that an instructor may (1) prepare, in advance, handwritten sheets of film--test questions, pupils' sentences, quotations, short poems--to be shown in any order or form; (2) use pictures, graphics, or…

Production of transparencies on an overhead projector can be very helpful in improving instruction. Techniques for producing transparencies either by hand or on a copy machine are covered visually in this handbook. Advantages of overhead projection are listed first; then the operation, cleaning, and maintenance of overhead projectors are covered.…

This manual presents information in seven sections: (1) parts of a 16mm film projector--film transport, threading, control, film projection, and sound system, and film projection correction devices, (2) threading procedures, (3) projection screens, (4) typical operating problems, (5) minor maintenance and repair techniques, (6) hints for the film…

Discusses an experiment using the oscilloscope to teach German pronunciation. (RS)

Two light polarized filters used with an overhead projector can create the suggestion of movement in transparencies. The technique is described and sources of polarized materials are given. (MS)

Illustrated. (RD)

Presents some suggestions for getting maximum use and benefit from sixteen millimeter films. (AN)

Describes film cartridges and cassettes and commercial machines designed to project them; illustrated; based upon a report to the Board of Trustees, American Film Institute. (Editor/SW)

Suggestions are provided for using color television projector systems to demonstrate color mixing. With such a projector, manipulation of the three primary colors can be done by simply covering and uncovering the three separate beams. In addition, projector systems serve as good examples in studying geometrical optics. (Author/JN)

A review of the audiovisual equipment used in multimedia kits for small group or individualized study. (BD)

Describes Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) panels and their use in the classroom. Topics discussed include active versus passive matrix panels; the number of pixels; projectors, including transmissive or reflective overhead projectors; costs; and vendors that supply LCDs. (LRW)

This study measured the impact of electronic presentations on the business presenter. An electronic presentation was defined as a presentation which made use of a computer, presentation graphics software, and a projection device. A questionnaire was sent to 560 subjects (40% returned) randomly selected from a training and development consortium…

This lecture explains the workings of automatic synchronization, the new ANSI standards, what they mean to program interchangeability, how to prepare a program, and how some rear screen and front projection equipment works. Its purpose is to show that personal slides can be shown as instructional material. (SC)