The Basics of Document Cameras
Created by the Office of Media and Educational TechnologyUpdated 11/2009
Agenda
Setup
Saving images
Saving movies
Examples of document camera use
Objectives
Maryland Technology Standards for School Administrators Standard 2.0 Teaching and Learning
Maryland Teacher Technology Standards Standard 5 Integrating technology into curriculum and
instruction
Maryland Technology Standards Standard 3.0 Technology for Learning and
Collaboration
Why use a document camera?
To engage students
To differentiate learning for various types of learners
To make real-world connections
Meet technology objectives
Connecting the AVerVision CP130
AVerVision
Laptop Connection
LCD Projector
AverVision Software
AverVision App
Use to highlight and annotate what is on screen.
Use to make a movie
Use to Annotate and Highlight
Use to Make MOVIES!
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Setting up the document camera
Lamp Head
Lamp Switch
ZoomAuto Focus
Camera Column
Stage PositioningOperating Buttons
Rear PortsSD Card Slot
Setting up the document camera (cont.)
USB Cable to PC
VGA Cable to Projector
VGA Cable to Computer
AC Adapter
Close-up of the Rear Panel
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Power Button
Buttons to Toggle between Camera and PC
You need to ensure that all connections are made prior to powering on the document camera!
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Using the ImageMate Software
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Live Monitor Mode
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Still Capture of an Image
Enables you to take a snapshot of whatever is
currently being viewed by the document camera
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Creating Videos
Must open the movie creation software!
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Video SettingsChange the
name of your output file every time or else you
will overwrite your previous
recording. Also, make sure you
know where you are saving your
video.
Press record to start
Press stop to finish
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Uses of a document camera in the classroom
2-D Uses
Presentations
Displaying elements from books
Capturing images
Read-alouds
Projecting magazines (newspaper) pages for reading and discussion
3-D Uses
Recording demonstrations for review/absent students
Science Classes - students can see the teacher dissecting a frog that is displayed so that all of the class can easily see. Or, you can show the difference between beetles and butterflies in a unique, new way.
Geometry Classes - use your document camera to add a 3D twist to the complicated world of pyramids, cones and cylinders.
Geology Classes - teachers can show up-close and personal different types and textures of rocks.
Art Classes - Students can watch and see more clearly techniques on molding clay and making perfect brush strokes.
Examples
The following examples are from the document, “ShowmeGreatLessons!.pdf by Karina Clemmons.
About the Author
Karina Clemmons has earned a Doctorate in Education specializing in Curriculum and Instruction and has over ten years experience teaching English in the United States and abroad. She currently teaches at the high school and university level.
The document can be downloaded from the DR at http://doc.hcpss.org:8080/docushare/dsweb/View/Collection-23991
For More Information…
Contact your Office of Media and Technology Representative
Files can be downloaded at http://doc.hcpss.org:8080/docushare/dsweb/View/Collection-23991
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