Identify a current technology that has emerged in the last few years that shapes learning or productivity in your industry.
One of the most used items of technology that has emerged in the last few years is the document camera. There are many brands available with wide price range. Document cameras are also know as image presenters, visual presenters, digital visualizers, digital overheads, and docucams, are real-time image capture devices for displaying an object to a large audience ( This item has become a great asset to all teachers in the local work environment. An LCD projector along with the document camera has been used to enhance teaching and learning.
Elmo TT-12 Document Cameram Today’s Classroom
What problems or challenges have been associated with this technology?
For the best image quality the more expensive cameras must be purchased. Other than experiencing power outages and replacing bulbs, there are no problems associated with using the document camera. A five year warranty is available.
What societal need does it meet, and what are its benefits?
The document camera has many benefits in the classroom and is a great teaching tool. Teachers are able to engage students in lessons by projecting excellent visuals with great detail. USB flash drives & SC cards can be used to save images and video files without the need for a PC/Mac (Today’s Classroom, 2011). It comes with a remote and has a built in microphone.
What would make this technology even better avoiding the pitfalls?
The starting price for document cameras is around $700.00. Schools on limited budgets would probably not be able to purchase the high-end cameras and would have to deal with lesser quality images. Maybe in the future a new design could improve the image quality of the lower priced cameras.
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