Projector light hurts my eyes!!

I have never used technology before in the classroom, so now I have the mimio hooked up with a projector. The projector is ceiling mounted, but I still continue to have a major headache during my lesson. Is there a way around this bright light?!!

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Submitted by mvitale on Sep. 16, 2009

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short throw projector

With the short distance from the board, short throw projectors have to work at a significant angle, therefore there is not a "hot spot" like a traditonal projector. You get a great image, better experience for the mimio user and the glare is reflected away (usually toward the floor for ceiling or wall mounted projectors). The closer the projector can be, or the shorter the throw, the better the experience for the teacher and students. Sanyo makes the shortest throw projectors (Ultra-short throw) that I have seen, but they are pricey.

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    Aug. 25, 2010
zacaruk
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Glare on the whiteboard

I have a solution for this use non-reflective magnetic whiteboard sheet, ask your vendor.

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    Jun. 16, 2010
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projector glare

I have had the same problem in the past. I think the mimio pad would be best for you. However, this does not eliminate the glare for students. I do not know if there is a matte white board but there should be. My only other suggestion is sunglasses.

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    May. 17, 2010
langstont@unionpsd.org
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Programming your stylus

Programming your stylus buttons so you don't have to be right at your board all the time, and also a mimio pad sounds like it would be very useful to you!

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    Mar. 28, 2010
mebennett
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Mary Ellen Bennett
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We are looking at the

We are looking at the ultrashort throw projectors from Hitachi or Epson. We hear that the glare is lowered considerable with this type of projector. The sales people from Hitachi also told us that the lumens (brightness) for projectors are being limited in the EU due to complaints from teachers. Just wait until the first lawsuit for vision damage from projectors is filed here in the states.

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    Mar. 22, 2010
educacher
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Perhaps you would do better

Perhaps you would do better with a mimio pad! That way you would have all of the itneractivity without the light.

There are ultra short throw projectors on the market that set just a few inches from the board. They normally mount above the board but can below. The good news in addition to no light in your eyes is that they don't cause the shaddows that are inherent with projectors - especially those on the short throw arms!

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    Jan. 22, 2010
bethmachalldwyer
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bright light

I have found using a soft color as a slide background helps when I am looking at the board. I try to stay off to one side or the other when I am facing the class.

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    Nov. 28, 2009
Linda Schmitt
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Linda Schmitt
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Nonglare white boards

Nonglare white boards. The students complain about the glare. I do not mind the light, but it is bright.

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    Oct. 8, 2009
pjcrouch
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Projector Glare

Try adjusting your projector globe to economy mode. Non glare whiteboards are also available.

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    Sep. 18, 2009
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