Document+Camera

Document Camera

January 6, 2009

On January 6, 2009, the STEP Team of Parkdale High School received their new ELMO document cameras, including hardware, software and training. To see only one example of the many things you can do with ELMO, click on the movie below. media type="custom" key="3708801" //**Technology Standards Addressed** A. Use technology effectively and appropriately to interact electronically. 1. Use telecommunications to collaborate with peers, parents,colleagues, administrators or experts in the field. B. Use technology to communicate information in a variety of formats. 1. Select appropriate technologies for a particular communication goal.  2. Use productivity tools to publish information. 3. Use Multiple digital sources to communicate information on-line.    Design, implement and assess learning experiences that incorporate use of technology in the curriculum-related instructional activity to support understanding, inquiry, problem-solving, communication or collaboration. <span style="font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif;"> <span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif;">1. Assess students' learning/ instructional needs to identify the appropriate technology for instruction. <span style="font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif;"> <span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif;">2. Evaluate technology materials and media to determine their most appropriate instructional use. <span style="font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif;"> <span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif;">3. Select and apply research-based practices for integrating technology into instruction. <span style="font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif;"> <span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif;">4. Use appropriate instructional strategies for integrating technology into instruction. <span style="font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif;"> <span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif;">5. Select and use appropriate technology to support content-specific student learning outcomes. <span style="font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif;"> <span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif;">6. Develop an appropriate assessment for measuring student outcomes through the use of technology. <span style="font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif;"> <span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif;">7. Manage a technology-enhanced environment to maximize student learning. <span style="font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif;"> <span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif;"> <span style="font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif;"> <span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Georgia,serif;">**//<span style="font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif;">VII. Professional Growth //** <span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif;"> <span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Georgia,serif;"> <span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif;">Develop professional practices that support continual learning and professional growth in technology. <span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif;">1. Create a professional development plan that includes resources to support the use of technology in life long learning. <span style="font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif;"> <span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif;">2. Use resources of professional organizations and groups that support the integration of technology into instruction. <span style="font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif;"> <span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif;">3. Continually evaluate and reflect on professional practices and emerging technologies to support student learning. <span style="font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif;"> <span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif;">4. Identify local, state and national standards and use them to improve teaching and learning. <span style="font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif;">
 * <span style="font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif;">II. Communication ** //<span style="font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif;">
 * //<span style="font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif;">V. Integrating Technology into the Curriculum and Instruction //** <span style="font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif;">

//**<span style="font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif;">Description **//<span style="font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif;"> ELMO allows the user to display images and objects to a large audience in real-time. ELMO is connected to both a laptop and LCD projector so that the image captured by ELMO can be displayed on a screen. In addition, ELMO allows the user to "capture" an image to digital format such that the image can be saved digitally and retrieved and modified if desired. This piece of equipment expands a teacher's capabilities in the classroom significantly. In addition, ELMO allows teachers to modify their lessons to accommodates diverse learners and students with special accommodations.

Upon completing the ELMO training, I immediately began using the ELMO document camera. Since that time, the ELMO has become a common classroom fixture. I have used the ELMO for virtually everything! From the completion of group activities to capturing still images and displaying student work, the ELMO camera has come in handy. Unfortunately however, approximately one month after receiving the ELMO, I began experiencing some technical issues. The ELMO camera cord had a short. Quite naturally, this somewhat impacted my instruction, as I used the ELMO daily for so much and I had just begun a new unit on Animal Structure and Function and the dissection of the cat. In short, the ELMO document camera is a piece of equipment that no teacher should be without!
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