--- Forwarded Message from Kirk Anderson <[log in to unmask]> --- >In-Reply-To: <[log in to unmask]> >References: <[log in to unmask]> >Date: Wed, 18 Apr 2001 14:43:00 -0400 >To: Language Learning and Technology International Information Forum <[log in to unmask]> >From: Kirk Anderson <[log in to unmask]> >Subject: Re: #6073 Recessed Monitors? ------------------ 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 >--- Forwarded Message from "Read Gilgen" <[log in to unmask]> --- > >>Date: Wed, 18 Apr 2001 07:50:02 -0500 >>From: "Read Gilgen" <[log in to unmask]> >>To: <[log in to unmask]> >>Subject: Recessed Monitors? > >------------------ >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. > >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. > >>>> [log in to unmask] 04/17/01 02:54PM >>> >--- Forwarded Message from Mary Fetherston <[log in to unmask]> --- > >... unless you drop the monitor below the desk (with a glass panel >in the worktop). > >Mary >