Document+Camera

January 12, 2010 The Document Camera in Action media type="custom" key="4729785" **Technology Standards Addressed** __Maryland Teacher Technology Standards__ V. Integrating Technology into the Curriculum and Instruction 4. Use appropriate instructional strategies for integrating technology into instruction. 5. Select and use appropriate technology to support content-specific student learning outcomes.

__Maryland Technology Literacy Standards for Students__ Standard 4.0 Technology for Communication and Expression B. Expression 1. Use and explain how technology can be used to express ideas a. Use multimedia and publishing tools to express original ideas **Description** The PowerPoint presentation on the document camera shows a few of the various uses of the document camera in a classroom setting. The document camera can be used by both the teacher and the students to facilitate learning and encourage active participation in the learning process.

** Reflection ** I have had the privilege of using a type of document camera in my classroom for the past five years. It has become a constant companion when teaching. I use it every day to demostrate to my students not only the concepts and skills for that subject, but also the note-taking skills that will carry through into their later careers. In using the ELMO document camera, I have enjoyed the feature that allow me to easily switch back and forth between the camera and the computer screen. I also like the ability to save the image as a picture for future reference. I have not used the drawing feature much in my teaching and would be open to the ideas of others for the best ways to utilize this feature. A major drawback that I have found is finding the space for the document camera. My classroom has free-standing cubbies that cut down the width of the front of the room. I can fit two groups of four students across this width. This leaves very little space for a large table on which to place the document camera. I have had to resort to using a black computer cart that can be rolled in and out of the space between the desks. Unfortunately, this cart can often be a little high for the students. I remedied this with a small step-stool. The top of the cart also has limited space for the camera and white tablet.