Document+Cams

"//Many teachers are simply unaware of what a powerful tool an Elmo document camera can be for all students, whether advanced, regular, remedial, English Language// //Learners, or students with learning disabilities//." ~ Karina Clemmons, Ed. D.,Orange County Public Schools

While you can certainly use a document cam the same way you've used an overhead projector, I'm pretty sure the resources below will help you take your camera way beyond the overhead projector. =Document Cam Overview:= =﻿= =﻿Instructional Practices:=
 * What Is a Document Cam? - Nice intro from the Elmo team
 * Functions of the Document Cam - More from the Elmo team on getting you started
 * Overview - Tips for setting up and getting started - from Kelly Eaton
 * How to Connect Your Document Cam to a Smartboard - Quick video tutorial
 * Document Cam Tips and Hints - from Contra Costa COE
 * Creative Ways to Use Your Elmo - Need a presentation for your staff? This PowerPoint movie is a great resource for introducing the power and possibilities of the document cam.
 * Pre-K Pages - Document Cams - Classroom tested ideas from Preschool teacher
 * Show Me Great Lessons - Interactive Activities - by Karina Clemmons - Great list of ideas, with step-by-step instructions
 * [|Why Would I Use a Document Cam?] - 50+ ideas on how document cameras can increase interactive learning
 * Some Best Practices - Lessons ideas and tips
 * Movie Making with a document cam? You bet!
 * Using Technology (document cams) to Encourage Writing - From Edutopia, a middle school teacher shares her insights