What is a visualiser/document camera?
In a quick summary, it is a visual presentation tool that anyone can use.
Not only is it easy to use, but set up is a snap as well.
Simply connect the visualiser with a projector or monitor and just turn it on. All that’s left to do is to place the desired object under the camera.
The image size can be enlarged or reduced. Such a simple tool for quick, everyday usage is gaining popularity very rapidly in elementary and junior high classrooms around the world.
It is a favorite ICT (Information & Communication Technologies) tool for daily productive teaching. It is ELMO’S strong desire to introduce the world of “visualiser” to everyone through this site.
Using your visualiser...
*Projecting an enlarged object onto the big screen ...
Improves a child’s ability to concentrate and develop more curiosity. They ca experience a whole new world.
*Projecting a textbook onto the screen ...
Offers a new and better way of communications that can be developed
between teacher and student as all eyes will be looking up.
*Projecting a child's project ...
it’s time to present. This is a great way to create enthusiasm for both
presenter and audience.
*Projecting music and lyrics ...
Hard not to be a participant. Students must look up and this gives the
teacher a bird’s eye view of student participation.
*Let's try projecting the student's faces on the screen ...
It’s show time! There will be a lot of beautiful smiles, funny faces and
one happy class room. Let’s see more ELMO…
*What else can we do ...
That’s all up to you. Let’s be creative.
So are you getting some ideas,here are some more advantages of having a document camera:
- There is no waste of time to present almost any study material.
- Face-to-face teaching can create great class atmosphere and encourage their comprehension.
- This increases a child’s ability to concentrate and peak their interest.
As a result, the class will be filled with better comprehension and learning ability
Futher more
- Any study materials in the class, such as homework, projects or textbooks can be captured by the document camera and easily saved on an SD card or computer. All these wonderful materials can be easily found and showed as many times as needed without loosing the quality of the original content.
- And of course, the benefit does not stop there; document cameras can be used together with an Interactive White Board or Interactive Digital Board to further improve the learning experience.
