If anyone wants a document camera in their room, like me, but can't afford the cost of the real-deal, you should make one! I just rigged something up tonight while passing the time away in my hotel room in Saskatoon (I'm up scoring Math papers).
Last night I went to London Drugs and bought a web cam and a lamp. The web cam I purchased was a higher end Logitech one as I didn't want to sacrifice clarity (knowing I'd be using it for this purpose). I also made sure it had its own software for viewing (I would imagine this is pretty standard with most web cams, though). The lamp was super cheap, but had the key components of being able to bend and pivot. It also had skinny arms (easy to clamp the camera onto) and clamps onto a table or desktop.
I'll attach a picture of the lamp set up, but you have to imagine the webcam hooked onto the arm with the cord velcroed to the arm hinge to keep it out of the way (I don't have the right cord with me in Saskatoon to take a picture of the complete set up with my actual camera and upload it). I'll also attach the very first picture I took using my new "document camera."
When all was said and done, my total cost was about $100, but it could be done for much less with a cheaper web cam and if you already have a lamp (or stand of some sort) to use.
Happy building and come check it out in Room 600 this fall if you're interested. I'd be happy to help anyone out!
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- Hello! I am currently in my ninth year of teaching and am excited to be teaching Grade Six once again! I taught Grade Three for five years, went on maternity leave for a year, then co-taught for a year in Grades Four to Six (half-time). I was ready for a change, so I moved to teaching Grade Six full-time and then went on another maternity leave. I came back for good good and am thrilled to be able to continue my educational journey in Grade Six! Please feel free to drop by our classroom anytime and visit our blog often for information and updates!