A document camera can be conncted to an interactive whiteboard.
Similar to an overhead projector, a document camera scans and projects two- and three-dimensional objects, whether they are still or moving. This allows teachers to present a wide range of material to a whole class of students. Incorporating a document camera into lessons is easy and allows teachers to prepare fun and interactive activities and lessons in no time.
Instructions
1. Display student records. Use the document camera like a class notice board to display upcoming class activities or events timetable to students. It can also be used to show missing assignments, class homework grades and attendance records.
2. Develop writing skills. Teach students properly form letters by projecting the letter images on to a whiteboard via a document camera. Students can then write over the projected letters until they are confident forming them. Track individual progress by letting each student have a turn.
3. Read together. With a document camera, you can share a book with the whole class, even if you only have one copy. Use the camera to practice reading aloud, focus on individual words and phrases or study images and illustrations together. This also eliminates the need for photocopying multiple copies of one story or sheet.
4. Demonstrate new techniques. Students no longer have to crowd around your desk while you show them to mold clay or dissect a frog. This is particularly useful if you have limited resources or clean-up time.
5. Monitor individual students. If you have a student who struggles to stay focused and on task, get him to complete his work under the document camera. As his work will be projected to the entire class, both the teacher and other students can monitor his work from anywhere in the classroom.
6. Give student feedback. Project good examples of classwork and homework to students using the document camera and demonstrate why this piece scored highly. Alternatively, display an individual piece and allow the class to peer edit the document.
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