Document Camera/ Visualizer

Document cameras, also known as visual presenters, visualizers, digital overheads, or docucams, are real-time image capture devices for displaying an object to a large audience.

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All students have a better view of the information that the presenter is sharing with the class. Its use brings an end to the days of children pushing and shoving to gain a better view of a teacher-demonstrated science experiment. Furthermore, a document camera is a great classroom management tool. For example, the teacher can use the document camera to display a kitchen timer while the class is working in groups or independently. By allowing all students to view an item simultaneously, document cameras also have the ability to streamline show-and-tell. The presenter does not have to walk slowly around the room to show everyone his or her treasure.

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​Classroom Benefits of Document Cameras 

• The Document Cameras allow demonstrations, and thus show students how to do assigned work.
• Showing math examples, manipulatives in color and three dimensions, and whole group math games.
• Immediate feedback for displaying student work.
• Freeze-frame the camera for various teaching purposes. Worksheets can be frozen, work out answers on sheet, unfreeze, and show final answers.
• Close up detailed observation of objects
• Zoom in on reading text and read to the whole class - helps when pointing out certain topics words and students can follow along.
• Use lined paper to project onto white board. Students can write on lines for handwriting examples.
• Music lines on white board demonstrating musical notes—students can come up and place notes on board.