Overhead Transparencies

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Overhead transparencies are widely used in schools.  They are relatively easy to produce, require inexpensive equipment, and are an effective teaching tool.  This module focuses on both the design considerations to producing an effective overhead transparency as well as the specific techniques for preparing them.  The topics are:
bulletWhen to use overhead transparencies
bulletDesign guidelines for using overhead transparencies
bulletHow to plan overhead transparencies
bulletThe types of transparency films and where they are used
bulletHow to produce a multi-layer transparency containing a base and an overlay

 

Overhead Transparency Lesson Presentation (PowerPoint Show 182K)

Overhead Projection Module (PDF Document - requires Adobe Reader) Originally in the IR Course Packet, this chapter discusses the tools used with the overhead, the techniques used with the overhead, and designing overhead transparencies.  A good general overview. 

 

Overhead Transparency Assignment

 

 

 

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