Document+Camera



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= = =**Documenting Some of the Many Uses of a Document Camera**=

= Summary =

__**MTTS (V. 2) Integrating Technology into the Curriculum: Evaluate technology materials and media to determine their most appropriate instructional use. MTTS (V. 4) Integrating Technology into the Curriculum: Use appropriate instructional strategies for integrating technology into instruction. MTTS (V. 5) Integrating Technology into the Curriculum: Select and use appropriate technology to support content-specific student learning outcomes. MTTS (VII. 3) Professional Development: Continually evaluate and reflect on professional practices and emerging technologies to support student learning
 * __Technology Standards Addressed:

MTLSS (Standard 2-Digital Citizenship/Legal and Ethical Uses: Practice responsible and appropriate use of technology systems, software, and information)

MTLSS (Standard 3-Technology for Learning and Collaborating: Use a variety of technologies for learning and collaboration) A.1.a Use technology tools, including software and hardware, from a range of teacher-selected options to learn new content or reinforce skills A.1.b Explain how selected technology tools are being used to support learning A.1.c Reflect as an individual on appropriateness of selected technology for a given task A.1.e Assess the use of the selected technology for the individual learning for the specific task B.1.b: Work cooperatively and collaboratively with others when using technology in the classroom

MTLSS (Standard 4-Technology for Communication and Expression: Use technology to communicate information) A.1.c Present information, independently or with assistance, to various audiences including school and community A.2.a Communicate independently with various audiences, using different media formats

**__Description:__** This presentation depicts the advantages of using the document camera during read-alouds to the students as well as when showcasing student work. It also is beneficial as a tool for doing follow-up activities that are easily seen by all students and motivating through the integration of technology into the lessons.

**__Reflection:__** It took me some time to transition from the video visualizer to the digital document camera since when moving text in particular under the camera the image blurs as it refocuses, which is disturbing to me. So I have learned not to look since the positives far outweigh the inconvenience. I love how far the Elmo can zoom in allowing students to see in greater detail than before. I also appreciate the ability to capture the images to the laptop and manipulate them by underlining, etc. The students took to this easily and quickly and seemed to be much more motivated to do this than to underline on their papers.

The placement of the three pieces of equipment is still in flux as I try to get them positioned where students have the best line of sight both from the tables and chairs and from the reading rug for the younger students. But it is so much preferable to having them complain about not being able to see the illustrations that I will adjust whatever is necessary for each class.

I think we may have created a monster as we demonstrate the use of this equipment to the other teachers. They want to wrestle it away from us! When we first got the two video visualizers it was with the idea of sharing them. As soon as a teacher uses this type of presentation device, it becomes quickly indispensable. I see the same issue with these document cameras and I think we need to start having bake sales or whatever to earn some pennies to get some more for our staff.