Document+Camera

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SUMMARY //STANDARDS ADDRESSED// On January 6, 2009, the STEP Team received their new ELMO document cameras, including hardware, software and training. This training addressed the following Maryland Teacher Technology Standards: II. Communication A. Use technology effectively and appropriately to interact electronically. 1. Use telecommunications to collaborate with peers, parents,colleagues, administrators or experts in the field. B. Use technology to communicate information in a variety of formats. 1. Select appropriate technologies for a particular communication goal. 2. Use productivity tools to publish information. 3. Use Multiple digital sources to communicate information on-line.

V. Integrating Technology into the Curriculum and Instruction Design, implement and assess learning experiences that incorporate use of technology in the curriculum-related instructional activity to support understanding, inquiry, problem-solving, communication or collaboration. 1. Assess students' learning/ instructional needs to identify the appropriate technology for instruction. 2. Evaluate technology materials and media to determine their most appropriate instructional use. 3. Select and apply research-based practices for integrating technology into instruction. 4. Use appropriate instructional strategies for integrating technology into instruction. 5. Select and use appropriate technology to support content-specific student learning outcomes. 6. Develop an appropriate assessment for measuring student outcomes through the use of technology. 7. Manage a technology-enhanced environment to maximize student learning.

VII. Professional Growth Develop professional practices that support continual learning and professional growth in technology. 1. Create a professional development plan that includes resources to support the use of technology in life long learning. 2. Use resources of professional organizations and groups that support the integration of technology into instruction. 3. Continually evaluate and reflect on professional practices and emerging technologies to support student learning. 4. Identify local, state and national standards and use them to improve teaching and learning.

**//DESCRIPTION:// ELMO allows the user to display images and objects to a large audience in real-time. ELMO is connected to both a laptop and LCD projector so that the image captured by ELMO can be displayed on a screen. In addition, ELMO allows the user to "capture" an image to digital format such that the image can be saved digitally and retrieved and modified if desired. This piece of equipment expands a teacher's capabilities in the classroom significantly. In addition, ELMO allows teachers to modify their lessons to accommodates diverse learners and students with special accommodations.

REFLECTION: ELMO continues to be a wonderful tool for instruction in my classroom. I average usage of it 2 times per week, but the cart I am working with is cumbersome. I need to purchase a cart that allows space for the ELMO, laptop, and any additional materials in a fashion that is suitable for my use. As I reflect on my usage with it, what I liked about the activity I chose was the personalization. Students took items that were of great personal value and infused them in to a document. This is an assignment that they will always remember.**