Document+Camera



Use of a Document Camera in a First Grade Math Lesson Oct. 2009

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 I used my document camera to assist in teaching a math lesson on joining groups. I modeled the concept of joining groups using cubes on the document camera and projected it on the large screen for all students to see. The power point shows how I modeled the concept and then instructed the children to do a follow up journal activity.

I addressed Standard V of the Maryland Teacher Technology Standards in this specific lesson. This was an example of integrating technology into the curriculum and instruction.

At first it was difficult for me to get used to the document camera because I am so used to my Visualizer. After a few lessons, including this one, I started to feel more comfortable with it. I feel for a new user, I used it effectively in the lesson. The children really enjoy using and seeing the document camera in use. I plan on using it more and for many other purposes in the future.