Document Camera for the Classroom
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Not too long ago, I bought a portable document camera to try out. I have to say…it’s so great!
I didn’t have anything like this when I was teaching, but I know that it’s very common for classrooms to have something similar. A lot of document cameras work with your laptop and projector so you can share pictures, books, science demonstrations, or whatever else with your students!
Here’s how it works:
- Connect the document camera to your computer or projector. The HUE HD Pro Document camera made that a breeze! I simply plugged it into the USB port on my computer and it was ready to go. I didn’t even have to download any software to my computer.
- Since I use a Mac, I opened up QuickTime to use the camera. Windows Camera would also work.
- Then I just placed an item underneath the camera and a larger version appeared on my laptop. If I was in the classroom, I would hook this up to the projector so a bigger picture would be shown to students.
The point of this camera is to show close-ups to students. I’m sure you all know that feeling when you’re trying to show the whole class something, but not everyone can see. This solves that problem!
Ideas for the Classroom
- Show science demonstrations
- To show students words or pictures in a book
- Explain math problems with manipulatives
- Show & Tell items
- Demonstrate how to write alphabet letters or numbers
- Model how to do an activity
- Show concepts of print from a book
- Display students’ work
You can also use this for virtual learning!
I love that this document camera allows you to take snapshots or even videos of what you’re demonstrating under the camera. The neck is adjustable so you can position it however you’d like.
Here are some other features of this camera:
- built-in microphone
- auto-focus
- manual zoom
- can be used for video chat
This is really a cool addition to any classroom!
How would you use a document camera in the classroom?
My classroom needs this! The school provides them to the general Ed classes, but not special Ed.
This would be of great use in the classroom! It would certainly help to enhance the learning for the students (and adults).
I’d love to win it!
PS. I’m not sure which contests are open worldwide or just for the US. Am I missing where it is stated?
Looks like a great product!
We are teaching hybrid and this would help with the virtual students see the worksheets.
I have been eyeing these. Thank you for your review as I think it is difficult to choose which one to purchase. I do only teletherapy now so this looks like a must have for me. 48 years with special needs and still loving children and families. Technology is the new normal. I remember mimeograph machines. LOL
This looks awesome. Would love to try it
Would love this for my storytelling in Spanish I do in Mexico!
i would so love 1 of these to use with my littles at work!
It looks like it covers a lot of area and shows clearly on the screen. Very nice for a small product
That looks like a great product…thanks for sharing!