Journals - Use of Document Camera

Date: 14 January 2009
Subject: STEP Training – Introduction to Document Camera

The equipment is AWESOME! I am looking forward to using this in my class. I have been wanting to have something which my students can use as well. I think my class will love this.

Date: 5 February 2009
Subject: Using the Document Camera in Class

I used the document camera both in my PreWorld History and ESOL 1 classes. In PreWorld History, I used it to enlarge the picture in the textbook. Students responded well when they were asked to describe what they see in the picture. They liked to see the picture magnified on screen. The beauty of it is that they were able to point out items in the picture which the other students did not see. In ESOL the lesson was demonstrated using the document camera. It was easier to explain the task they had to do since they saw how the activity should be done more clearly. Output of students was presented to class afterwards.


Date: 9 February 2009
Subject: Using the Document Camera in Class

At first, I was kind of hesitant to use the document camera. Since I am a floater and my class is in a portable, the thought of carrying the LCD projector, laptop, and document camera (without my cart) would cause so much inconvenience. But after using it in class, I now could not “live” without it. It has lessened the handouts and activity sheets I produced. It made learning more fun for my students since they can see and present their output to class.