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video capture will be an option. Other poor options include camcorders with image capture hardware in a PC. This gives grainy pictures or low resolution. (available from IT and in many departments)

4.1.2 Techniques

•The computer based presentation can be quite similar to overheads, therefore a sequence that helps improve the attention level is,

1.Some overview that sets the reason and objective for the section. (a good place for pictures)

2.An overview of relevant theory.

3.A simple example problem - with solution and notes about steps, notations, etc.

4.A simple unsolved drill problem.

5.Additional notes on technique and methods.

6.An advanced problem with solution.

7.An unsolved complex problem, done on the board.

•The lecture style needs to be dynamic, some ideas are,

-Use the computer to present new material, then turn on the lights and discuss or do problems on the board.

-If the computer screen is in front of a whiteboard, pull up the screen, and add notes using the screen underneath.

-Ask students questions about what was just covered.

-Get the students to calculate numbers, write, draw, etc..

-Say something ridiculous to get a response.

-Tell a joke.

-Walk into the seats.

-Borrow something for an example.

4.2 ON-LINE NOTES

•Typical tips for making on-line notes are,

-have references that will automatically link to the reference source.

-have different levels of material - the students can then skim the material they understand, and explore challenging topics.

-use other media to explain topics.

-allow links to fundamental materials for students needing review.

-written text is bulky and hard to read, point form or highly condensed text is better.

-the material should be cut up into small sections, a single printed page is a good size, but more or less can be used as required.

-a good directory structure is needed to organize the information. This should be done