Webcams

=Webcams in the Classroom=

Webcams are an inexpensive way to have a document camera/video camera in the classroom.

Example from 7th Grade Math. (Thanks to Rich Thomas and Natalie Ortega): [|Comp test]

Document Cameras:
Set up the web cam on the stand and have them point down to the surface. Show
 * manipulatives
 * Notes
 * Student Work

Video Camera:
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 * Video podcasts for students who are absent - http://www.pageflakes.com/barry.bakin/12217248/
 * Create tutorials for frequently asked questions
 * Record the grading of papers - especially essays. That way students can see and hear why the scores are what they are. Helpful when you can't alwasy have the one-on-one conference time.
 * Record the classroom
 * Record student presentations. presentation recordings can be used for individual student viewings for self-evaluation--could also be used as part of a digital portfolio.
 * Stop-action animation, or claymation - http://coetechcenter.wichita.edu/claymation/ - examples of claymation with webcams. http://www.clayanimator.com/english/stop_motion_animator.html
 * Record instructions for your class when you are going to be out.
 * Create newsprograms
 * Take pictures and have student narrate. Upload to [|bubbleshare.com].

Webcam:

 * Connect with real-world experts
 * http://flashmeeting.open.ac.uk/home.html - Check this out as a meeting place.
 * Collaborte with other schools.
 * xmeeting!
 * penpals - kids connect with other kids to learn languages, etc. After meeting face to face then they can collaborate using wikis, etc.

Connecting with Others:
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