Document+Camera

What Is It?
A document camera, or visual presenter, is a device which enables one to view and display images or objects, including 3D content. With a document camera, one is able to hold physical objects under the document lens. These objects will then be displayed to the audience. These devices are helpful in showing content when speaking to a large audience, or audience of any sizeOlder technology, such as overhead projectors, are beginning to be replaced by more high-tech devices such as the document camera. This may be due to the many features that the document camera offers. For one, the lighting in the room does not have to be darkened to operate document cameras. This can be very helpful in a classroom setting when the teacher wants the students to take notes as he/she is displaying something. Also, the zoom feature can zero in on very small print in books and project these pages so that the audience can clearly follow along. Many document cameras come with a flexible gooseneck design. This allows for movability and therefore, convenience. Some document cameras are capable of high-definition which will allow for better picture quality. There is an accessory that can be used with a microscope as well. This can be very useful in conventions, conferences, and also in the classroom.

One type of document camera specifically, is the SMART Document Camera. This comes with a Mixed Reality Tool including 3D tools for SMART Notebook software, sample 3D content and the mixed reality cube, which allows one to assign 3D images and use it to manipulate them on an interactive whiteboard. This is a very interactive tool for the classroom. The SMART Document Camera allows for educators to instantly create and share content with students, easily add interactivity to learning, effortlessly display images in vivid detail, and quickly connect other technology products. The SMART Document Camera can be connected to classroom technology including projectors, monitors, and flat-panel displays. It can also integrate with other SMART products such as the SMART board.

Educational Example
The SMART Document Camera is a great tool to view science experiments in real time through a microscope (with Mixed Reality Tools).The device is also able to display books as key sections are highlighted. It creates an interactive environment in which students can easily share objects or schoolwork with the class.

To see how the document camera works, view the video below: media type="youtube" key="mVlo1OhPi68" height="315" width="560"

For more information on SMART Document Cameras, click here.

For more classroom uses of document cameras, click here.

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