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productfocus • Courtney Williams • Document Cameras Convert Anything Into Digital Content Instantly tr ansform any Image or object Into dIgItal, Inter actIve content wIth document cameras, also known as visual presenters. companies that create these products have come a long way in the last few years, as document cameras are now more compact, mobile and interactive. with a document camera in the classroom, there is no need for an overhead projector. Perfect for demonstrating how to do an assignment, teachers can freeze an image, such as a page of a textbook, and walk around to ask students questions and oversee their work. They can also annotate the live image with the newer interactive feature available on elmo Usa's tt-12. document cameras can record lessons and then play that lesson to help students who were absent and to enable other students get a deeper understanding of the concept. captured images can also be included in PowerPoint presentations or in a study guide for an exam. The 3d component, for example, allows educators to make their dissection of a frog visible to the entire class, to show students different types and surfaces of rocks, or to use the microscope function, built-in to the camera or available as an adapter, to bring science labs to life. document cameras vary in size, mobility, price and capability. here are some options to consider for your district. A Guide to one seGment of educAtion technoloGy ELmO uSA tt-12, $885 This new interactive document camera works seamlessly with the ELMO CRA-1 tablet to allow teachers to mark up live images taken by the TT-12 while walking around the classroom. This device features 8x digital zoom, a high-definition camera with multidirectional camera positions, and a video recording function. The TT-12 is bundled with the CRA-1 tablet for $1,239. IPEVO Point2View, $69.95 This budget-conscious device features a 2-megapixel lens, 3x digital zoom, a macro mode to capture microscopic details, and a multijointed stand enabling the camera to be situated at any height or angle to best capture the subject. Custom software makes it easy to enhance and organize images, which can be captured with a single click. Connect to a Mac or PC with a USB cable. WOLfVISIOn VZ-3, contact WolfVision for pricing This high-end portable document camera from WolfVision features a high-definition camera, 2x digital zoom controlled by a user-friendly zoom wheel and auto focus. The VZ-3 comes with a dry-erase surface for educators to work on during presentations. Connectors include DVI, LAN and USB. WolfVision machines are equipped with two anti-theft devices. SAmSung sAm cAm 860, $799 This document camera can be used with just about any whiteboard and can connect directly to applications like GradeCam and Moviemaker. A Microscope Adapter is included to capture close-up details. The SAM CAM 860 is SD memory card ready and provides high-resolution video display with 30 frames per second, 1.4 megapixels and 8x digital zoom. 34 May 2012 District Administration

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of District Administration - May 2012

District Administration - May 2012
Contents
From the Editor
Letters
News Update
Sustainability Update
Conversations
Administrator Profile
District Profile
Problem/Solution
Product Focus
Digital Reading Empowers Students
The Critical Task of Hiring a New Chief
Hard Acts to Follow
Leading the Way
Sally Reis & Joe Renzulli
CIO News
Not Your Mother’s Student Information System
Professional Opinion
Noteworthy Books
New Products
Going Mobile

District Administration - May 2012