Document Cameras

Nancy Ruth Bittner

Davis School District 2010Document Document

CamerasCameras

What is a What is a document document camera?camera?• An amazing tool !An amazing tool !

What should you What should you consider whenconsider whenpurchasing a purchasing a

document camera ?document camera ?

What kind of document camera What kind of document camera do you want ?do you want ?• PortablePortable

– More AffordableMore Affordable– Smaller Footprint Smaller Footprint – FlexibleFlexible– Moved EasilyMoved Easily

What kind of document camera What kind of document camera do you want ?do you want ?

• DesktopDesktop– Stable Work SpaceStable Work Space– Large FootprintLarge Footprint– Back LightBack Light


• Ceiling Mounted Document Ceiling Mounted Document CamerasCameras– Fixed solution Fixed solution – Presenter doesn’t block the viewPresenter doesn’t block the view– Better zoom qualityBetter zoom quality– Show large objectsShow large objects– More expensiveMore expensive


• Projector Integrated Document Projector Integrated Document CameraCamera– Has it’s own projectorHas it’s own projector– Easy to use componentsEasy to use components– Integrated systemIntegrated system– PortabilityPortability

How easy is it to set up How easy is it to set up ??• You will needYou will need

– Power Cable - usually comes with Power Cable - usually comes with adapteradapter

– VGA Cable for a projectorVGA Cable for a projector– S video cable for a TVS video cable for a TV– USB cable hooked directly to the USB cable hooked directly to the

computercomputer– Ports in the backPorts in the back

What features do you What features do you want ?want ?

• Slides adapterSlides adapter• Laser positioning lightsLaser positioning lights• SD slot for PhotographsSD slot for Photographs• Remote Control w/laser Remote Control w/laser

pointerpointer• LED lights for low light levels LED lights for low light levels

• Microscope attachment

How good is the How good is the resolution ?resolution ?

• Real estate is location, location, Real estate is location, location, location.location.

• With document cameras, it is With document cameras, it is

–ResolutionResolution



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Document cameras do not “see” in Document cameras do not “see” in color.color.

• The camera reads light intensity.The camera reads light intensity.

• Light shines through colored Light shines through colored filters.filters.

• Square filters are called pixelsSquare filters are called pixels

ResolutResolutonon

Side by side Side by side and fewer and fewer

pixels result pixels result in lowerin lower

Side by side Side by side and fewer and fewer

pixels result pixels result in lowerin lower

Stacked on top of each Stacked on top of each other and more pixels other and more pixels

result in higherresult in higherResolutiResolutionon

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• Many display 1024 X 768 Pixels Many display 1024 X 768 Pixels – They are called XVGA.They are called XVGA.– This is supported by today’s This is supported by today’s

projectorsprojectors


• Highest ResolutionHighest Resolution– Projector or TV must support it.Projector or TV must support it.– Look for High Definition format.Look for High Definition format.


• You may want to avoid You may want to avoid – Cameras that are VGA 640 X 480 Cameras that are VGA 640 X 480 – Cameras that are SVGA 800X 600 Cameras that are SVGA 800X 600 – Cameras with low image quality. Cameras with low image quality.


Unless you are considering they Unless you are considering they are about half the PRICE. are about half the PRICE.

How will you use the How will you use the images ?images ?

• LIVELIVE

• Capture and store images on the Capture and store images on the computercomputer

• Interactive whiteboards can capture Interactive whiteboards can capture images.images.

• Shown on a wall, screen, or TV use Shown on a wall, screen, or TV use internal memory for captive images.internal memory for captive images.

How will you use the How will you use the images ?images ?

• Capture images onto an SD cardCapture images onto an SD card.

• From internal memory, you can use a From internal memory, you can use a USB cable to transfer the images to USB cable to transfer the images to

your computer.your computer.

• Investigate the capacity of the Investigate the capacity of the internal memory of the camera, internal memory of the camera,

some hold more images than some hold more images than another.another.

How about ZOOM How about ZOOM ZOOM ?ZOOM ?

• Optical zoom Optical zoom gives you the gives you the best qualitybest quality..•Has the same Has the same

number of pixels number of pixels in the resulting in the resulting

image.image.

• Optical zoom is more important.Optical zoom is more important.

How about ZOOM How about ZOOM ZOOM ?ZOOM ?Digital ZoomDigital Zoom

Takes a piece of the object you are Takes a piece of the object you are capturingcapturing.

Stretches the resulting image.Stretches the resulting image.

Image will not be as clear.Image will not be as clear.

How many F.P.S.

How many F.P.S.

doesdoes it

take ?

it take ?

• F.P.S. = Frames Per Second.F.P.S. = Frames Per Second. • Determines how smooth the motion Determines how smooth the motion

video is captured by your cameravideo is captured by your camera..

• It doesn’t matter with stills.It doesn’t matter with stills.

• 30 F.P.S. is a lot smoother than 15.30 F.P.S. is a lot smoother than 15.

Does it have software ?Does it have software ? Most have software that

includes the drivers.

They allow you to change the camera settings.

You can customize the images you capture.

Does it have software ?Does it have software ?

Draw on the image, rotate it, show it in negative reverse, or turn it black and white

I REALLY WANT I REALLY WANT ONE !ONE !

• State Legislature MoneyState Legislature Money• District OpportunitiesDistrict Opportunities• PTA and Fund RaisersPTA and Fund Raisers• Earlier Models are a STEAL of a DEALEarlier Models are a STEAL of a DEAL• Web Trade Web Trade • Write a grant! Write a grant!

– www.donorschoose.org– http://www.100percentforkids.org/grants/grantapps.html– Teachers Networks grant pages– Public Education Network’s NewsBlast (you will receive a (you will receive a

weekly e-newsletter that includes a listing of upcoming weekly e-newsletter that includes a listing of upcoming grant deadlines.)grant deadlines.)

OK, but how would I OK, but how would I use it ?use it ?

LITERACY1. EVERY book can be a BIG book. 2. Capture stills of pages. Zoom in and focus in on details in

the illustrations, text and details.3. Fluency practice showing text a line at a time4. Illustrate features of non-fiction text5. Reading picture books is so much better when the

students can see and discuss illustrations.6. Teach reading strategies by displaying texts under the

camera7. Hold book reviews in class and display favorite passages

from books.8. Examine the format for Reading and Language Arts tests

to learn test taking strategies9. Manipulate letters for phonics and spelling lessons.10. Complete graphic organizers about reading text as a

class.11. Daily Oral Language or messages - can be saved from

year to year without writing it on the board each day.

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LITERACY- cont.12. Review sight words. 13. Often, you only have one copy of a reference book. Place it under

the camera for everyone to see.14. Enlarge text for students with vision impairments.15. Take video of a child reading. After watching it, read it again for

fluency and expression. Compare the two.16. Learn concepts of text: Left to right, top to bottom, return sweep,

punctuation, etc.17. While giving instructions in English, display instructions in

another language for ELL students. They are able to successfully attempt the assignment because the document camera provides an effective filter to the barriers presented by giving oral directions.

18. Freeze a page of a textbook so I can see it across the room.19. Show the small illustrations when I come to them in a read-a-loud.20. Display books for reading, when class sets are not available.21. Teach how to use context clues to determine the meaning of

unfamiliar words. Place the book under the camera and the teacher and students can look at the words around the subject word to determine meaning.

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WRITING22. Capture rough draft, and another of the revision23. Do handwriting demonstrations showing letter formation.24. Show pictures for background knowledge and story starters25. Student authors share their writing.26. Write collaborative poetry27. Shared writing experiences in various genre, modes and 6

traits28. Graphic organizers for pre-writing29. Peer revision and editing of student writing30. Examine and mark a newspaper article for the specialized

structure of writing in the news genre.31. Obtain forms such as a job application. Demonstrate the

writing skill of filling out forms.32. Model sentence and paragraph structure, punctuation and

grammar editing.33. Ask a volunteer student if they would be willing to allow the

class to critique their work for Six-Trait Writing.

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Spelling and Vocabulary34. Do word sorts.35. Write out words children ask about so the whole class can

see.36. Find spelling words in texts or newspapers.37. Place the small text of a dictionary definition under the

camera and zoom.38. Conduct a spelling bee and reveal the word list as it is

spelled.39. Add letter tiles to phonetic patterns changing initial medial

or ending sounds.40. Write a running story using spelling or vocabulary words.

Various students add a line at a time.41. Display the “Big WORD” of the day. Students find the

definition, word origin, find it in text, and use it throughout the day.

42. Display various examples of student writing. Pull spelling words from their writing.

43. Introduce a story. Make a list of words they think they will encounter in the text. Add additional words they don’t know to the list for vocabulary study.


Mathematics44. Sort objects by attributes45. Demonstrate counting money. 46. Place a math teacher’s addition or solutions manual for

correcting or demonstrating.47. Demonstrate how to play a math game or board game

with small pieces and cards.48. Investigate sold shapes and silhouettes49. Construct and share tables and models of probability

data50. Demonstrate functions on a scientific or graphing

calculator without the use of special overhead.51. Use digital and analog clocks to tell time.52. Learn to identify money by zooming in on details of coins

and paper money.53. Share student created, written and illustrated story

problems.


MATHEMATICS – cont.54. Chart and graph information about the class.55. Compare and contrast geometrical shapes.56. Demonstrate and manipulate pattern blocks57. Create tessellations and easily demonstrate the process58. Demonstrate with math manipulatives such as a

compass, ruler, thermometer, base ten blocks, algebra tiles, counters, snap cubes etc/

59. Demonstrate difficult equations live or record it on video to play back or post to a website.

60. Demonstrate how to plot a graph on regular graph paper.


Social Studies61. Demonstrate the use of contour lines and other map

making features.62. Create and share 3- dimensional topographical maps 63. View 3 dimensional maps from the side to capture a

cross section map64. Students bring pictures of their family, share family

traditions and history.65. Display and discuss current events, articles, and political

cartoons from newspapers and magazines.66. Film broadcast news report of current events or reports

of research projects.67. Examine maps in detail. Zoom in on hard to read small

print and focus students on specific regions of a map.68. Show pictures of historical events or places from a book.69. Look at money from foreign countries.70. Place the camera on a ladder. Show students how a

bird’s eye view looks different so they can better understand how maps are made.


Science71. Students create and share 3 dimensional inventions.72. Use as a microscope or with a microscope attachment.73. Record observations of growth and changes in a

terrarium.74. Plant seeds and document changes in growth by

capturing a series of images.75. Zoom in on the small degrees of a thermometer. Apply

heat and cold so students can see the mercury rise and fall.

76. Examine the dials on small instruments.77. Demonstrate the interactions of liquids78. Lead students in a dissection. Clearly demonstrate

techniques and steps. Point out the organs students need to locate with close up views.

79. Place a map in the background and allow students to film a weather broadcast.


Science – cont.80. Examine delicate or fragile items such as shells and

fossils.81. Demonstrate the steps in a scientific experiment.82. Model chemistry problems, solving physics formulas.83. For a short amount of time, place a small bug or insect

under the camera and observe its movement and habits.84. Look closely at fish scales, star fish, a hatching egg, a

butterfly emerging from a cocoon, salmon eggs (and have seen the embryos moving inside!)

85. Show lab set ups.86. Demonstrate how to complete types of electrical circuits.


Health87. Examine food nutrition labels on packaging.88. Show proper hand washing techniques.89. Demonstrate wound care.90. Show a model of the heart so everyone can see the details.91. Demonstrate proper brushing techniques.92. Have a student brush their teeth, the chew a red revealing

tablet. Zoom in on the student’s mouth – gross!93. Demonstrate food chemistry.94. Examine molds growing on foods up close.95. Look at the ingredient list of junk foods.96. Demonstrate portion sizes.97. Look at charts to determine a BMI, ideal weight for height,

and obesity.98. Show and draw pictures of different emotions.99. Show pictures and items for the V.I.P. student.


Visual Art100. Create stop motion animation movies101. Claymation animation.102. Focus on an artist’s work and style, display works of art

from books about the artist.103. Demonstrate painting techniques on a flat surface where

the paint will not drip or run.104. Fold origami in live demonstrations – and everyone can see!105. Analyze aspects of a work of art.106. Zoom in on impressionist art noticing the brush strokes of

color. Then zoom out and notice how the eye blends the colors.

107. Set up a still life; show the objects with the projector so everyone can see.

108. Share student art examples. Their work and neatness improves when they know they will share it with the class.

109. Demonstrate drawing techniques such as creating texture.110. Demonstrate combining shapes to make other objects.


Music111. Project music and lyrics for everyone to see.112. Teach music reading skills and music literacy too.113. Make rhythm patterns to play with percussion

instruments.114. Display pictures of instruments while listening to music.115. Show pictures of composers.116. Display a piece of music for several musicians to play.117. Have students place a few objects under the camera. Say

the names of the objects in a rhythm pattern. Clap the pattern and then notate the pattern e.g. Apple, banana, pear. Apple, banana, pear.

118. Draw maps of a song you are learning. Make a phrase map, a beat map, a rhythm map, and a score. Allow the class to follow teacher and student maps.


Drama119. Finger puppet shows120. Hold and record a debate with persuasive arguments on

both sides.121. Create a story board for a movie or play.122. Film a play, opera, speech or dramatic reading.

Dance / PE123. Show diagrams of a dance step.124. Film a movement activity. When replaying the video, point

out expressive movement, impressive shapes, following directions, and good examples of using personal space.

125. Show P.E. rules or rules for a game to be played.126. Demonstrate techniques.127. Draw out basketball or football plays so the entire team

can see.


Vocational Ed128. Demonstrate sewing techniques.129. Demonstrate steps in cooking, No special mirror needed.130. Display a recipe in a cooking class.131. Examine a credit card statement for details on minimum

payments, finance charges, percentage rates etc.132. Demonstrate compound interest on a calculator.133. Demonstrate how to fill out a check.134. Demonstrate small engine or automotive repair.135. Demonstrate the safe operation of woodworking

machinery.


Classroom Management136. Share examples of students work.137. Record a lesson for a substitute teacher to show in your

absence or post to the web for students to review difficult concepts.

138. Allow students to use the camera during indoor recess.139. Focus class attention during discussions140. Develop class rules by writing and displaying them141. Make and print a copy if you run short142. Place a time under the camera to help students with time

management.143. Use a picture schedule. When it is time to transition to the

next activity. Show the students what is coming next.144. Model note taking skills using an actual piece of notebook

paper.145. Project a test answer key for grading; students follow with

their eyes and not just their ears.146. Allow students to be the teacher.


Classroom Management147. Place bell ringers or exit slips (activities for the students to

do as they are coming into class or right before they leave)148. Make lines on your white board by projecting a blank piece

of lined paper onto your white board so you and your students can write straight.

149. Have a student who struggles focusing on work do the assignment under the document camera. They may be motivated by the opportunity and you can check their progress with a quick glance.

150. Zoom in on worksheet instructions so students can find and read them.

151. Capture student’s work for electronic portfolios.152. Use in staff meetings to explain forms.153. Extemporaneous demonstrations.154. Share assessment data with faculty or school boards.155. The whole class can do an assignment together when you

may not have had time to make individual copies.156. Displaying emerging work from students as exemplars

raises the standard for production for that group.


Technology157. Show slides. 158. A camera connected to a computer can act as a scanner.159. Capture daily work and activities and post to a class website160. Saved images can be incorporated into Power Point Presentations

and Windows Movie Maker to use in activities such as end of year programs, classroom review and back to school nights.

161. Show transparencies you have already made. You may have to place a piece of paper behind them.

162. Project to a TV and record with an old VHS tape. It is fun to watch those tapes in Fast Forward or reverse too.

163. Focus student attention on a keyboard and demonstrate a technique.164. Project your computer screen to a TV if you do not have a projector.165. Show visuals for a lecture without having to develop a presentation.166. Make electronic boards and components more visible.167. Take apart electronic gadgets, show different parts and how it works.168. Closely examine a printed circuit board.


Credits and Credits and ResourcesResources

• http://www.documentcameraexperts.com/learn_about_document_cameras.aspx

• http://www.edtech.sandi.net/index.php?option=com_docman&task=doc_view&gid=170

• http://www.umesd.k12.or.us/techlinks_100ideas

• http://www.timbedley.com/articles/article05.htm

• http://forums.atozteacherstuff.com/showthread.php?threadid=41788

• http://www.teach-nology.com/forum/showthread.php?t=2896

• http://www.techsavvyed.net/?p=441

• http://www.dillon2.k12.sc.us/technology/integration/documentcamera/ShowMeGreatLessons!.pdf

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