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5 ways you can use…a Document Camera!

Document cameras are a valuable tool that can be found in every classroom at UIS. Document cameras allow educators to not only project papers in a classroom for students to view, but also 3-D objects. They provide large, crisp images for students to view, making it a great way to ensure all students are able to see the material being presented. Here are 5 ideas to get you started:

  1. A document camera is an excellent tool to share and observe objects with your students. Try using it to magnify objects to show small print or details. This works great when showing fossils, labels, maps, or other objects that would be difficult to see.
  2. Solve mathematical equations easily by writing them on paper and projecting them so the class can easily follow along step-by-step.
  3. Use the document camera to show hands-on tasks, and be sure the entire class has the same great view! Try dissecting plants or animals, assembling models, or conducting a chemistry experiment.
  4. Share a newspaper, magazine article, or selected text from a book.
  5. Go through a paper as a class and demonstrate how to annotate and take notes efficiently.

Document cameras are an easy tool to utilize and will help add a little variety to the way you teach your course. From sharing how to use a graphic calculator to reviewing exams or homework assignments, the document camera makes those everyday tasks a little simpler!