Laptop and projector

I'm wondering how other tutors are getting on with using the laptop and projector in their teaching. I haven't made the time to set the two up since I was unable to get them to work at the beginning of the autumn term. I was observing a tutor a couple of weeks ago and she was unable to get the projector to work. I so felt for her, she had very well prepared resources to use and couldn't. She dealt with the situation well and improvised but we all know how frustrating and upsetting this can be.

Some people reading this blog were at the Skills for Life Quality Improvement training a couple of weeks ago. You may remember the workshop leader being unable to get the projector to work. Three people came to her rescue and the problem was solved so she could continue with her presentation.

AdEd tutors are usually on their own setting up and running their sessions, no-one to help out when things go wrong. Most tutors in schools and colleges can find a technician. It would be so helpful for myself, and others I imaghine, to have a handout which went through the stages in setting up the projector and laptop, plus how to deal with frequently encountered problems. This could be laminated and given to tutors who would like to use the equipment.

We have talked about this before Jane, I wondered if it'd be possible for this to be produced and distributed soon so that we feel more able to use the equipment for the benefits of our learners.