document cameras a replacement for the overhead? or something else entirely?

Document Cameras

A replacement for the overhead?

Or something else entirely?

What happened to the overhead?

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The Basic Premise

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Why this one?

Samsung SDP-850DX Camera quality – works in a variety of

situations Build quality – solid and sturdy Decent balance between portability

and durability Has been used extensively at Lane

School for the past two years

Setup Options

Direct connection to display Document camera and projector only Fine for basic operations

Document camera as the hub Can put a laptop in the mix BUT devices operate independently, can only

project and use one at a time

Laptop as the hub

VGA

USB

Integrates document camera with laptop and adds software capabilities Software-based remote control (with limits) Still image and movie captures Convenient switching between multiple applications (ALT-TAB)

Examples of Use

Mead High School Requires basic skills with video editing

applications and audio recording. May want to look at screen capture software as

an alternative (e.g. CamStudio). Teacher Forum

Teachers love these things!

“101 Ways to Use A Document Camera” www.lane.k12.or.us/techserv/support

Questions and Playtime

Request it through support@lane For short-term checkout by ESD staff

Come up and give it a whirl! Sample exercise: Recreate this setup!