Document+Camera





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 * PowerPoint Description**

The PowerPoint presentation includes slides showing how I integrated the use of the Document Camera "Elmo" into my instruction. I choose to use it during a lesson on passing a basketball. The presentation demonstrates this.


 * Summary**

I used Elmo in multiple facets during this lesson. First, I used the Document Camera to display live data onto the screen so all the students could see it. Specifically, I used a sequence chart for the warm-up and closure portion of the lesson. During these portions of the lesson, I had students come up to write on the chart while Elmo displayed what they were writing on the screen. This lead me into using Elmo a second way, which was as a camera. Not only did I take pictures of each sequence chart to display later in the lesson, but I also used Elmo to take pictures of the students performing the passing activities. I the used the pictures of the children from the activities to lead a analytical discussion with the children on the proper way to pass the ball. Lastly, I used Elmo to switch between live feeds and the images I took, which were saved on the computer. This was like combining two technologies into one: a camera and a LCD projector. By using Elmo in multiple functions, I was able to teach a lesson using student centered instructional methods, assessments, and learning modalities.

 In reflection, and after teaching lessons without Elmo since, I really am excited by this technology. Its ability to bring learning to life for the children is amazing. I specifically enjoyed the ability it gave me to capture images on the spot to refer back them in the same lesson. That gave the students real time feedback on what they were learning, which is invaluable in education. My biggest wish is for Elmo to have Video capabilities. This would take its uses to much higher level of functionality and integration in the learning environment.
 * Reflection**


 * Maryland Technology Student Standards**

//6.A.1, 2, 3,4, 5, and 6//

1. Collect Information 2. Compare information from different sources 3. Analyze findings 4. Determine the need for additional information 5. Draw conclusions 6. Communicate conclusions, inferences, and ideas
 * Standard 6:** Technology for Problem Solving and Decision Making: Demonstrate the ability to use technology and develop strategies to solve problems and make informed decisions.
 * **A:** Students use technology tools to: