Students who are deaf and hard of hearing have special needs that must be accommodated before they can fully benefit from various types of classroom presentation technology. An optimal classroom situation for learners who must depend primarily on visual input includes careful consideration of factors such as room set up, legibility of the media, and appropriate use of available technology. Teachers using media in general-purpose classrooms need to be aware of what to use and what to avoid in order to enhance a visual learner's opportunity to take full advantage of media-assisted presentations. This tipsheet discusses the proper use of AV equipment for visual learners.