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>From: "David Ben-Nahum" <[log in to unmask]>
>To: "Language Learning and Technology International Information Forum"    <[log in to unmask]>
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>Subject: Re:      Re: #6073.2 Recessed Monitors? (!)
>Date: Fri, 20 Apr 2001 11:07:41 +0200

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Dear Kirk and Everybody,

     We have what you call "semi-recessed monitors" in our newest
multi-media classroom, because it has a Teleste (Tandberg) system with a
console, and we wanted the students to face the instructor. (Our
console-less computer classrooms have the monitors back to the wall
arrangement). This is a good solution for line of vision, but not for desk
space. Monitors under glass, however, as has been mentioned, is a lousy way
to save space, IMHO. If you are interested, I can send you pictures. Let me
know.

David Ben-Nahum
The Hebrew University of Jerusalem
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>From: Kirk Anderson <[log in to unmask]>
>Subject: Re: #6073 Recessed Monitors?

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It may be important to distinguish a recessed monitor,
set completely beneath the surface and covered with
a glass plate, from a semi-recessed monitor, whose
viewing screen is tilted slightly upward but still above
the desktop.

I'm very interested in knowing more about the second
option as a way of improving sight lines to the instructor
and making it more difficult for students to hide.

I have heard nobody say anything good about the
first option.   I think that problems with glare were
the main complaint.

Kirk Anderson
Dept of French Studies
Wheaton College MA


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>>Date: Wed, 18 Apr 2001 07:50:02 -0500
>>From: "Read Gilgen" <[log in to unmask]>
>>To: <[log in to unmask]>
>>Subject: Recessed Monitors?
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>Speaking of monitors below the desk level, what experience do you
>all have with these?  I've taught in a couple of labs around the
>country where they have this type of arrangement.  They have little
>plastic hoods over the glass to avoid the glare of overhead lights.
>I find students leaning over, peering into the glass at the monitor.
>Thus their line of site is down, instead of more naturally forward,
>able to catch the movement of the instructor or easily glance at a
>projected image at the front.
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>I guess I'm wondering if recessed monitors are such a good idea
>after all?  I'd be interested in feedback from those who have them
>and have used them extensively, and can compare with traditional
>monitor arrangements.
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>... unless you drop the monitor below the desk (with a glass panel
>in the worktop).
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>Mary
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