Creating Digital Docs with Doc Cam

Product: USB Document Camera

Audience: Spocs and Teachers

Overview

Walkthrough on creating digital documents using a document camera and a computer.

Tools/Equipment Needed

• USB Doc Camera
• Laptop

Have an iPad? iPads can do this without a Document Camera! 

• https://kb.csd509j.net/technology-practices/create-pdfs-using-notability

Setup Document Camera

Connect the USB Doc Camera to the Laptop

• Connect the Document Camera to the laptop by plugging the USB-A end into the computer.
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  • MacBooks- You may need to use a Dongle/Adapter to make this connection 
    
     

Open the Camera App (Windows)

• All Windows computers will have a “Camera” app installed by default. Click on the “Start” menu and scroll down to “C” and click on the “Camera App”.
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  • If your device has multiple cameras available, you may need to toggle between them by pressing the “Change Camera” button. See the screenshot above.
    • Press the “Take Photo” button to capture an image.
      • Photos will go to your “Pictures” folder by default.
      • Annotate, Upload, and/or Share the Image.

Doc Camera Apps (Mac, Win, Chrome, Mobile Alternatives)

• IPEVO Visualizer (Browser Based/Chrome)
  • Ipevo Browser Camera App
    • Can use this app without installing software!
• Document Camera Apps - Free Software Downloads | OKIOLABS (Windows/Mac/Chrome)
  • OkioLabs has a nice app that can do more than the basic camera app. It isn’t necessary to use, but it does provide a few more features that can be handy.
    • Requires installation but local user option available. (shouldn’t require IT assistance)
• https://www.adobe.com/acrobat/mobile/scanner-app.html (Mobile)
  • Works with Cell Phones, Sign-in will work with federated email- (licensed)

Conclusion

You should now be able to connect and use a document camera with a computer.

For instructional/pedagogical questions, please contact your SG&E Coordinator.

For technical questions, please contact your building SPOC.