Document Cameras
A replacement for the overhead?
Or something else entirely?
What happened to the overhead?
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The Basic Premise
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Why this one?
Samsung SDP-850DX Camera quality – works in a variety of
situations Build quality – solid and sturdy Decent balance between portability
and durability Has been used extensively at Lane
School for the past two years
Setup Options
Direct connection to display Document camera and projector only Fine for basic operations
Document camera as the hub Can put a laptop in the mix BUT devices operate independently, can only
project and use one at a time
Laptop as the hub
VGA
USB
Integrates document camera with laptop and adds software capabilities Software-based remote control (with limits) Still image and movie captures Convenient switching between multiple applications (ALT-TAB)
Examples of Use
Mead High School Requires basic skills with video editing
applications and audio recording. May want to look at screen capture software as
an alternative (e.g. CamStudio). Teacher Forum
Teachers love these things!
“101 Ways to Use A Document Camera” www.lane.k12.or.us/techserv/support
Questions and Playtime
Request it through support@lane For short-term checkout by ESD staff
Come up and give it a whirl! Sample exercise: Recreate this setup!
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