BENEVOLENCE

Chapter 1
THE PROBLEM AND ITS SETTING

Introduction Education and learning is the concern of every parent and ensuring their child has access to the best teaching methods is very important. With advances in technology always constant it is necessary to allow students to become familiar with the various resources available. One of the most popular introductions to the classroom is the projector.
Computers in schools have been a feature for years but through the use of projectors have found new applications. The education system is becoming ever more interactive allowing children to have more of an input in their own learning.
Projectors with LCD displays can be connected to computers in order to present work they have stored on them. This ability to create multimedia presentations can help a student build their communication skills and improve confidence. Not only does this provide new possibilities to the pupils but also allows the teacher to engage students. Studies have proven that a child learns more when they are enjoying the lesson. Using projectors can make a lesson fun by using visual aids such as images and videos and also audio. Projectors can also be connected to an interactive whiteboard screen which creates an even further involvement through touch.
Schools do work on a tight budget and many have concerns that adding these technologies to the classroom will be too expensive. However, the benefits and learning that a student can experience from using projectors in the classroom is invaluable.
The classrooms of yester-year have changed dramatically over the last decade with the advent of new technolo gies and equipment developed to make teaching and learning more stimulating and interactive. Today, teachers and professors across all levels of education are using LCD projectors in the classroom. Students no longer have to crowd around a computer monitor to view presentations, Web sites or training programs. Multimedia projectors are becoming the centerpiece of classroom technology hubs that directly engage students and add impact to each lesson.
Educators identified the following key features as what they liked best when purchasing a projector, in order of those most important to them: picture performance, resolution, long lamp life, product portability, brightness, PC connections and quiet operation. Other attributes considered critical included overall projector performance, ease of use, purchase price and cost of operation. In short, the study showed schools need affordable, high-performing, highly versatile and easy to use projectors.