Chapter 11

Audiovisual technologies are good to use in the classroom. One traditional device used for visual technology that we use in the classroom is an overhead projector. The overhead projector could be used to show some notes that the teacher had written, and also a chart or diagram for the whole class to see without wasting paper. One emerging device used for visual technology is clip art. In power points when just having notes sometimes can get boring so putting some clip art on a slide can make things more interesting.  For audio technologies there are many different kinds. One traditional device used for audio is the tape recorder. The tape recorder would be a good use in the classroom for the students that have a hard time hearing things. Also if the student couldn't read very well they could listen to a book on tape. One emerging device used for audio is an MP3 player, or an ipod. These devices are smaller and more portable then the tape player, and also tapes aren't being made like they used to be. It is easier to download something on the internet and put it on an MP3. The students could use the ipods for listening to a speech, or use a ipod touch and use some of the apps for learning.