Posterous theme by Cory Watilo

iPad as a document camera.

Nov. 16, 2011 I am so happy with my iPad and the uses there are for the classroom, but today it became even more of a necessity in my classroom. I placed the iPad on a stack of books and then placed a book on top of it so it wouldn't fall and away we went with the camera activated and plugged into my data projector. Document cameras are a great way to show students a variety of things. Today, I was showing them an exemplar and a rubric for a project that they were starting. The students were able to all see the images at the same time and were able to follow along on the rubric. I have also used document cameras to get close-up views on topographic maps as well as showing fine crystals on certain rock samples. What do you use document cameras for in your classroom? Note taking, showing images, etc.