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Document Camera
and it’s Uses for Aiding
in the Instruction of
Students with Disabilities
By: Katie Kaminski

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What is a Document Camera?
A “real time” image capture
device
 Able to project the image of
anything placed under the
camera onto a screen for large
groups to view
 Book pages
 3D items
Replace outdated overhead
projectors

3. + Benefits in Classroom
Easy to use
Similar to other technology
Compatible with other technology
Interactive White Boards
Computers
Tablets
Compact Size
Fits on small cart making it portable and
able to be shared among classrooms
Inexpensive
Starting at under $100

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Useful Features
 Adjustable head
(camera) for viewing at
different angles
Zoom
 Some double as
digital microscope

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Document Cameras in the Instruction of
Students with Disabilities
 Assist in Modeling
 Enlarge Text/Image  Provide “birds eye” view of
broken down
 Helps students with visual directions/modeling steps
impairments for students who need
concrete visual examples
 Bring Real World Examples Into
Lessons  Aids in Focus
 Rather than use clip art  Zoom in on or highlight
pictures, display real items important key points for
from classroom for students to reduce
students distraction by other
surrounding information

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References/Useful Sites
 5 Terrific technology-based teaching tips. (2012). Mailbox: The Grades 2-3
Edition Aug/Sept, 34(4), 32-33.
 Brooks-Young, S. (2007). Are document cameras the next big thing?. THE
Journal. 34(6), 20-21.
 ELMO (n.d.). What is a Visualizer/Document Camera?. Retrieved from:
http://www.elmoglobal.com/en/html/what/01.aspx
Useful Site for Ideas
http://www.edtechnetwork.com/document_cameras.html