WEBSITES for the LCD projector (Click here)

New LCD projectors have been installed in every district classroom Our new projectors are ceiling mounted and may be operated either manually or with a remote control. Each projector is connected to a classroom computer which will allow large group instruction using a wide range of teacher resources such as curriculum web sites, PowerPoint presentations, server files and streaming video resources from Morris County Media Services.

BEST PRACTICES

Possible uses for LCD Projectors:

LCD WEBSITES

• Teaching the curriculum
• Visiting curriculum websites
• Using Software such as: Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Inspiration, Kid Pix, Curriculum Software
• Demonstrating use of search engines
• Modeling lessons
• Review activities
• Parent teacher conferences
• Displaying Student Work
• Reviewing Math Strategies
• Displaying student portfolios
• Student Presentations

Advantages of LCD Projectors

• Provide strong visuals with excellent color

• Can incorporate audio, visual, video components into your lessons to enrich the curriculum

• Are ideal for bits of information, in bulleted formats, that help focus on main ideas & key details
  

Cautions Using LCD Projectors

• Do not use too much clip art, or animations

• Do not allow the learning to be passive

• Be sure to vary the pace of the lesson to keep every student involved in the lesson

Using the LCD Projector

Turning the projector on:

• Turn the projector onby pressing the on-off switch as shown below.

• Be sure you have power by checking the display light on the bottom of the projector. It will be red when you first turn on the projector. (See below)

• Press the Standby / On buttonon the projector or the red power button on the remote. The display light will turn to amber for a moment and then turn to green.

Note theamber power display light above. When using the remote point itdirectly at the projector.

• The green light above indicates that your projector is ready.
  

• When only the projector is turned on you will see this image on the screen.

• Turn on the Computer that is connected to your LCD projector. The computer monitor image will appear in a few moments on both the monitor and on the wall screen.
  

• If you do not have an image on both screens check that the green projector light is on. Be sure to check that the three cables are still connected to your splitter box (video amplifier). Also check that the power cable from the splitter box is plugged in (green cable on the right below). Your Ed Tech will help you if you still are having difficulty.

Front of splitter box

Rear view of splitter box.

• The splitter box is already connected but you may verify the connections by checking the following cables. First check that the cable that comes from your monitor is connected to an output on the splitter box. Next be sure that the cable going to the LCD projector is also connected to an output and last make sure the short cable is connected from the CPU (computer) to the input of the splitter box as shown above.

• Always check all connections and verify that everything is working prior to your first class.

Common Problems

• The focus and screen size have already been set but if there is a problem it is easy to resolve. Each projector has a focus and and a screen size adjustment on the lens side of the projector as shown below.

• Take care of the equipment. Bulbs are expensive and will always last longer if the projector is allowed to cool off properly. NEVER shut off the projector using the off button. Instead press the power button twice and the image will disappear but the fan will continue to run to cool down the bulb.

Shutting off the projector:

• First Press the Standby / On Button once.

• When you press the Standby / On Button you will see this image on the screen.

• Now press the Standby/On button a second time and the bulb will turn off but the fan will continue to run to cool the bulb. It is important to let the fan run until it stops. While the fan is running the amber status light will be displayed as shown below.

• After the fan has cooled down the bulb it will turn off and the red display light will be shown. The projector is now in power save mode. You may leave the projector in this mode.

Phonic Ear Classrooms and Video connections

(Phonic Ear)

Projector Connections

(See your Ed Tech if you are having any difficulty.)

Good Luck using your LCD projector to enrich the Rockaway Township curriculum!

Management Information Services

Web Sites

Math

Reading/Language Arts

Health and Science

Social Studies

Art and Music 

Virtual Field Trips