Document+Camera

=What is a document camera?=

A document camera is a visual presentation tool that can perform many functions. Another way of saying it, is a document camera is an overhead on steroids. The main functions of document cameras are: projecting, writing, recording and interfacing (image transfers and input/ output connections).

=Introduction to a Document Camera (3:39 min)= = = = = media type="youtube" key="33yaEAO3zDA" height="315" width="420"
 * This was a hard video to find and it was the best that I could find without it being an add for a specific Document Camera. There is another good 9 min. video in the resource section of this page, it is the first link.


 * Please place a work order to install the appropriate software on applicable school computers.

= = =**Some common document cameras in our district and resources:**= ELMO: MO-1 || =====**Capabilities:**===== -document projector -takes pictures -takes video (built in microphone) -LCD projector -computer -Image Writer software || Advanced Functions Manuel (pictures & video) Training Video(video and explainations) || ELMO TT-02 || =====**Capabilities:**===== -document projector -takes pictures -takes video (built in microphone) -LCD projector -computer -Image Writer software || Manual How to connect to a projector (video) ELMO TT- 12 Basic Guide Book || AVER U10 || **Capabilities:** -document projector -takes pictures -make a video -LCD projector -computer -A+ Interactive Software -you operate this document camera THROUGH A+ software on your computer. (download from link above) -zoom in and out using software on your computer, not the device head, or you can manually move device arm. -live stream can pause if CPU is too high. -don't forget to take off sticker on lens.:) || View the A+ Interactive Software Video Tutorial Training Webinars media type="youtube" key="1UmmMuCsV6I" height="123" width="224" || Users Manual: || Aver CP355
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 * Notes:**
 * [[image:http://www.averusa.com/education/images_products/support-cp355-l.jpg width="261" height="155" caption="AVerVision CP355 document camera"]] || Capabilities are the same as above. || Frequently Asked Questions: []

=Resources:=
 * **Title and Link:** || **Summary of what resource offers:** ||
 * What to consider what purchasing || This is a 9 min. video that goes over the most popular types of document cameras and what the key things to consider are when thinking about purchasing one. ||
 * What a DC does || This is a fantastic link that provide you with guidance on what a document camera does. It has small videos and pictures to assist with understanding. I would recommend that first time uses look through this. ||
 * __**SMART Document Camera**__ || If you have a SMART Document Camera here are some videos and PDF files on how to use it. ||
 * How to Connect an Elmo to a Smart Board || This video walks you through connecting your ELMO document camera to your SMART Board. ||
 * What is a document camera and what can it do? || This is an amazing website that walks you through what a document camera is and provides additional pages that explain what it can do and how to make those functions happen. ||
 * Elementary students and Document Cameras || This is a video that looks at how some teachers are using document cameras in their elementary classroom with snapshots of why the students like them. ||
 * ELMO TT-12 || This is an ELMO resource home page that can provide you with basic information on your Doc. Camera so that you can get started and understand its baisc functions. ||