The days of the overhead projector may be coming to an end as educators begin replacing those messy overhead transparencies with either PowerPoint presentations or the use of something called a document camera/visual presenter.

A document camera, often called an ELMO, is a tool that allows students to have a more dynamic and interactive classroom. Regardless of the subject, a document cameras will help educators make the most out of any lesson or activity by allowing them to present items on the screen for the whole class to see. The document camera also allows the user to present three dimensional objects in a new way, bringing traditional lesson to life.

Some things to remember:

Projectors show a landscape image, so that means if you put a 8.5x11 document under the document camera, you will not see the entire document…unless you zoom all the way out…and then there is a good chance that the text will be too small to read.

When creating documents, try to create the in landscape

Document cameras require a LCD projector in order to show the image.

Both of the document cameras below come with additional screen capture software

Ways to integrate a document camera into your classroom:

• Display books, notes and other documents
• Display live writing or live problem solving – this can be done on paper or a small dry-erase maker board
• Display 3D items
  • Show fossils or meals worms or you can show how different insects are unique
  • Show geometric solids
  • Point out the parts of an ant
• Show live demonstrations -  example – show the class the proper way to count back change, use a ruler, or sew on a button
• Use in a science classroom to demonstrate how to do an experiment or use during a dissection lessons. Use the built in recording software to capture these events.
• Work out math problems on a large screen
• Teacher read-aloud time to a shared reading time during which students can see the text on the screen
• Demonstrate activities such as using a map or map key
• Students are able to share their examples of written responses to math story problems and science investigation
• Share assignments and homework projects with the rest of the class
• Display magazines, newspaper articles, or even books
• Zoom into specific details you want to share
• Share articles and clips without having to spend money on copies
• Record demonstrations for homebound or absent students
• Capture images and integrate with a SMART Board
• Demonstrate counting money
• Use to capture video or still images

What do you need:

• Projector (the best choice for classrooms)
• Television (An option, if a projector is unavailable,which should be large enough for a classroom to see)
• Computer monitor (Fine for small groups)
• Laptop (Optional, but allows individuals to use capture and recording software)
• Polycom (Optional)

Document Camera	Resources	Features	Technical Support
Level 1 - AVerVision CP300	Downloads User Manual - [Click Here] Current Software - [Click Here] Training Videos - COMING SOON!	2X AVERZOOM 8X digital zoom/pan Stores up to 80 still images Has a built in timer Has a built in shade feature that allows change in opacity and color	For Technical Support of this product, please call 1-877-528-7824
Level 2 - Qomo QD750	Downloads How-To Guide - [Click Here] User Manual - [Click Here] Training Videos - COMING SOON!	22x optical zoom 10x seamless digital zoom Motorized scrolling camera head Built-in central control system allows you to control classroom media devices Title Screen Function freezes top 1/8 screen for presentation title display Split Screen Function allows you to compare two views of the same object Illuminated base for overheads Internal image storage	For Technical Support of this product, please call 1-866-990-7666