THE ELMO IN THE CLASSROOM

By: Laura Garza

What is an Elmo? The elmo is a mounted camera

attached to a digital projector that allows you to project documents and other objects onto the board for you and your class to see.

Mounted Camera

Projector

Lamp

The Parts

Power

Before UsePull up on the arm located on the side of the projector to raise the projection head. The arm will lock into place at a 90 degree angle.

Projector First the projector must be placed on a steady surface with the projection head facing the screen.

Both must be placed on flat surfaces

The Lamp The lamp in your

elmo has a limited lifespan which is determined by the amount of time you use your projector and how often you switch the projector on and off.

Power n

Lamp

Using your elmo

Power on1st

2nd

The lamp will turn on

3rdPlace document on

screen

Dr. Ezell’s class

Turn the focus head as needed

4th

Congratulations you know how to set up and use your elmo!

The elmo

Resources

Pullman, W. (2009) Elmo Projector Instructions. Retrieved from http://www.ehow.com/way_5501302_elmo-projector-instructions.html