Document+Cameras

This is a work in progress. As I learn more I will try to pass the information on to you. If you have any information that you think could be added to the wiki, feel free to email me at patricia.misner@granderie.ca.

__** Document Camera, Jing and SMART Recorder **__

This wiki has been created as a reference for using your document camera, Jing and SMART Recorder. I'm in no way an expert, but hopefully you can find all the information you need to get you started. The best advice I have for you is to just start playing with what has been so generously provided for you. This is an exciting time in Grand Erie. Embrace the technology and you just might find that it brings another dimension to the way you teach your students.

=**IPEVO Document Camera**=

Using the IPEVO P2V (Point-2-View) document camera is fairly self explanatory. Just plug it in, launch the software and it's ready to go.

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You can either take a picture of the camera view and import it into a document, or use the camera in realtime. I've personally only used the document camera in my classroom for three things: 1) To take a picture of a document that I want to show students and manipulate through SMART Notebook; 2) To take a picture of a document that I want to copy into another document; and 3) To allow students to show and explain their work to their peers. However, there are several other ways it can be used. It can be used for a demonstration purposes where you would normally have students gather around a lab bench. Now they can can all see what you're doing on the big screen! You can also use the camera and video capturing software (like Jing, SMART Recorder, or Windows Movie Maker) to record demonstrations. 1) When capturing video, the lower the resolution, the better the frame rate so the faster the video response. If the resolution is too high, the response rate for the video is slow and the picture is blurry and slow. The following images were taken from the IPEVO P2V flyer using Jing screen capture software. If you are having any trouble using your IPEVO Document camera, the Quick Start Guide and the User Manual can be downloaded from the following links.
 * Launching the software ** can be done from the Start Menu. You are looking for "IPEVO P2V......" From there, you want the **Presenter** software. Note: If you would like a desktop icon, you'll have to find the .exe file in your Program Files and create a shortcut. The "right click" feature has been disabled from your start menu.======
 * Using the Camera **
 * Important things to consider when using the camera **