Classroom Technology: Document Camera [DocCam]

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Many classrooms have document cameras installed in them. The document cameras are connected directly to in-room computer and are used to show physical items like passages from a book, a coin, rocks, or anything that is smaller and hard for students to see from their seats. Learn more on how to use the document cameras here at UIS:

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Many classrooms computers have document cameras installed in them. The document cameras are connected directly to in-room computer and are used to show physical items like passages from a book, a coin, rocks, or anything that is smaller and hard for students to see from their seats. Learn more on how to use the document cameras here at UIS:

visualizer iconTo use a document camera begin by logging in to the classroom. Once logged in open the Visualizer application by double clicking the icon on the desktop. After the Visualizer app opens you are now able to place your items under the camera to share with students in the room via the projection or share with remote students.

 

The camera may need to be changed if it is not displaying what you place under the document camera. To change the camera:

1 - Click on the Menu button and then click “Select Camera
Visualizer application showing the menu and Select Camera option
2 - Use the Select Camera menu to choose the Doc Cam, V4K#1
Visualizer application selecting the camera

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Article ID: 2973
Created
Wed 8/6/25 11:43 AM
Modified
Wed 8/6/25 3:36 PM