This document proposes purchasing an AVerMedia AVerVision 355AF 5MP document camera for a third grade classroom. It details how document cameras can replace overhead projectors by projecting 3D objects, papers, and experiments for students to see. The document provides evidence from several school districts that found document cameras improved student engagement, understanding, and presentation skills. It suggests the document camera could be used across subjects to enhance lessons and meet technology standards. Total cost is $833 and possible funding sources are identified.
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Documentcameraproposal
1. Proposal for the Purchase
of New Technology
A Document Camera for Our Classroom
Judy Lehecka, Third Grade Teacher
Berkeley Street School
New Milford, New Jersey
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Document Cameras:
replace and surpass overhead projector technology
are composed of a video camera on a bendable arm
which captures and projects images
can be used to project 3-D objects, all kinds of papers,
transparencies, science labs, artwork, etc. to an entire
class
magnify the smallest detail clearly
work with a computer monitor, projector, SmartBoard
or television set
are also called visual presenters or visualizers
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Document Cameras in the Classroom
The San Diego, CA, Unified District has found
document cameras enable them to:
reach visual learners
fulfill Universal Design goals , allowing all students
to see what the teacher is doing, wherever they are
seated
develop students presentation skills
(San Diego Unified School District Samsung
Digital Presenter Case Study, n.d.)
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Document Cameras in the Classroom
Karina Clemmons of Orange County Public Schools,
Orlando, FL finds the document camera a powerful
tool for:
all students, whether advanced, regular, remedial,
English Language Learners or students with learning
disabilities in all grades and for many subject areas.
Her 95 page, Show Me Great Lessons! Interactive
Instructional Activities using an Elmo Document Camera is
available at:
www.elmousa.com/files/ShowMeGreatLessons!.pdf
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Document Cameras in the Classroom
The Greensburg, KS School District met its
goal for green technology, using document
cameras to :
reduce its need for photocopies, multiple copies of
books, workbooks and transparencies.
(AverMedia Donates Technology to help in the
Greening of Greensburg, 1991-2010)
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New Jersey Districts currently using
Document Cameras, include:
Barnegat Township
Bedminster
Chatham
Cresskill
Franklin Lakes
Hillsdale
Madison
Maurice River Township
Ridgewood
Saddle River
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Use in the Curriculum
Language Arts:
Enhance Read-Alouds by displaying text
Eliminate need for Big Books
Demonstrate forming of letters in writing lessons
Model note taking skills
Share student writing
Edit writing together with the class
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Use in the Curriculum
Math:
Demonstrate use of Math manipulatives
Use actual coins to teach making change
Demonstrate use of tools, such as, ruler, compass,
protractor, thermometer and calculator
Zoom in on tools for accurate measurement
Better visualization of 3-D geometric forms
Project graph paper onto whiteboard for easy
creation of graphs
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Use in the Curriculum
Science:
Demonstrate live dissection
Perform experiments
Display microscopic images
Magnify bugs, rocks, leaves, germs, etc.
Display science websites, including live feed
interactions such as direct links with astronauts in space
Model scientific method procedures and how to record
data
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Use in the Curriculum
Social Studies:
Display maps
Project photos, drawings, political cartoons of historic
events
Examine historic documents
Study current events through newspapers, magazines,
news websites or TV broadcasts
Take virtual field trips to museums or historic places
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Use in the Curriculum
Music:
Display lyrics
Project sheet music
Art:
Model techniques - brushstrokes,
sculpting, drawing
Display works of great artists
Zoom in on details or techniques in great works
Take virtual field trips to art museums
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Many More Uses!
Makes information visible to everyone
Allows teacher to be in the center of the room
Captures student attention
Save images for later use
Save notes for absent students
Replace need for multiple copies of readers,
workbooks, tests, worksheets
Encourage student involvement by letting them
teach
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Even More Uses!
Project lined paper onto whiteboard for straighter
writing
Show & Tell objects dont need to be passed around
Model filling out of forms
Zoom in on specific details
Create backgrounds for class plays and activities
Review rubrics
Display student work for Back to School Night
Display timer for timed activities
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Impact Upon Learning
Engages visual learners
Encourages neater work since work will be displayed
for all to see
Enlarges images for visually impaired students
Excites students about sharing their work
Promotes interactive learning
Meets NJCCC Standards for 21st
century technology
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Evidence of Effectiveness
Mary Anderson, Math Integration Specialist in Pasco, WA,
asked teachers how document cameras had affected their
classrooms. They identified 4 major changes:
1. more class time devoted to discussions of students
written work and thought processes
2. increased numbers of students, especially ELLs, sharing
and explaining their work
3. growing student confidence in their mathematical abilities
and better comprehension of concepts
4. increased teacher understanding of students thought
processes
(Brooks-Young, S. 2007)
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Evidence of Effectiveness
The City of Cape Coral, FL, Charter Schools found
document cameras to be of immeasurable benefit
to their students. Students:
became incredibly engaged in lessons and wanted to
participate
gained a better understanding of the lesson material
greatly improved retention of subject matter
developed their own presentation skills
(The City of Cape Coral Charter School System Samsung
Digital Presenter Case Study, n.d.)
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Evidence of Effectiveness
Keith Guernsey, 5th
grade teacher at Alvarado
Elementary School in Union City, CA, noticed
immediate improvements from the use of his
document camera:
for students with language processing difficulties and
those not performing at their appropriate academic level
helping all students to receive visually, focus visually and
to comprehend and process quickly
putting all my students on a more level playing field
(Case Study: AVerVision Document Cameras Help Bridge Learning Diversity in Union City,CA, n.d.)
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Proposal to Buy
AVerMedia AVerVision 355AF 5MP Document Camera
features a 5 Mega pixel camera for unmatched image quality
One-Touch audio and video recording to USB flash drive and SD card
Supports 1080p HD output for clear image protection
Quick response time Auto Focus and up to 24 frame per second
Up to 80X Zoom including 5X optical Zoom, 2X AVERZOOM and 8X digital
zoom
Built in memory for 80 true 5 Mega pixel image capture resolution
Features built-in LED light module with patented laser positioning guides
Features Split Screen and Picture-in-Picture
Powerful and seamless AVer+ software for PC and MAC integration
360 degree accessible remote control
Dimensions: operating: 18.5" x 6.8" x 21.4"; folded: 14.4" x 6.8" x 2.5"
(http://www.electronicwhiteboardswarehouse.com/avermedia/355_af.htm)
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Projected Costs
AVerMedia AVerVision 355AF 5MP
Document Camera
$ 797.00
$ 36.00Shipping Costs
Total Cost $ 833.00
Document cameras are easy to set up and use, so there would
be no additional cost for training.
This document camera will interface with the projectors,
computers and SmartBoards we already own.
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Possible Funding Sources
The National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
are offering a Geometry grant of up to $4000 to
PreK-8 teachers for the 2011-2012 school year
Toshiba America Foundation offers yearly $1000
grants to K-6 teachers in support of Math or Science
education
The New Milford Parents Association could be
petitioned to buy the document camera
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References
AVerMedia Donates Technology to help in the Greening of
Greensburg (n.d.) AVerMedia Case Studies. Retrieved on
11/6/2010 from http://
www.averusa.com/presentation/greensburg.asp
Brooks-Young, S. (2007) Are Document Cameras the Next Big
Thing? T.H.E. Journal, 34(6), 20-21. Retrieved on11/5/2010 from
http://ezproxy.wpunj.edu:2048/login?url=http://search.ebscohost.com/l
The City of Cape Coral Charter School System Samsung Digital
Presenter Case Study (n.d.) Samsung Pressroom: Success Stories.
Retrieved on 11/6/2010 from
http://www.samsungpresenterusa.com/board/success_stories_det
ail.asp?No=4
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References
Clemmons, K. (n.d.) Show Me Great Lessons! Interactive Instructional
Activities Using an Elmo Document Camera. Retrieved 11/5/2010 from
www.elmousa.com/files/ShowMeGreatLessons!.pdf
De Rosa,T. (June 14, 2009) Top 7 Ways to Use a Document Camera in
the Classroom. I Want to Teach Forever weblog. Retrieved 11/4/2010
from
http://www.teachforever.com/2009/06/top-7-ways-to-use-document-cam
Document Cameras in the Classroom (n.d.) Educational Technology
Network. Retrieved on 10/19/2010 from
http://www.edtechnetwork/document_cameras.html
Grades K-5 for Teachers (n.d.) Toshiba America Foundation. Retrieved
on 11/6/2010 from http://www.toshiba.com/taf/k5_teachers.jsp
How can a Document Camera Help in my Classroom? (n.d.) eSchool
News. Retrieved on 11/4/2010 from http://advanced-
education.com/assets/client/docs/research/docume~1.pdf
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References
Impacting Instruction with Document Cameras and Projectors.
(June 2009) Georgetown ISD Instructional Technology. Retrieved
on 10/19/2010 from
http://www.georgetownisd.org/ccorner/technology/projectors.
asp
Improving Students Understanding of Geometry Grants for
Grades PreK-8 Teachers (2010) National Council of Teachers of
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Knapp,L. (January 13, 2007) Document Camera Enlarges
Learning. Getting Started column. Seattle Times. Retrieved
10/19/2010 from
http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/businesstechnology/2003523083
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Resources
San Diego Unified School District Digital Presenter Case Study.
Samsung Pressroom: Success Stories. Retrieved on 11/6/2010
from
http://www.samsungpresenterusa.com/board/success_stories_d
etail.asp?No=2
Wylie,J. (August 7,2010) How to Use Document Cameras in the
Classroom. Technology in the Classroom. Retrieved on 10/19/2010
from www.brighthub.com/education/k-12/articles/63423.aspx
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