Lorie+Kryk+-+Elmo+camera+(desktop+tool+that+serves+as+visual+aide)


 * What**: Elmo Camera (a desktop tool that serves as a visual aide)


 * Web Address**: []


 * Students** **Name**: Lorie Kryk


 * Grade** **Level(s)**: All (K-university)


 * Content Area(s)**: All


 * Abstract:**

Elmo camera is a live camera that captures any image in front of its lens. Images can be saved on your computer. Educators can share the saved images with students using a smart board, allowing the image to be interactive. The Elmo is a great tool that can be used across all curriculum's regardless of the level. The Elmo camera is a modern version of an overhead projector. The time of passing around a sample of good work is now a thing of the past. Teachers can capture images of outstanding work to share with the rest of the class with ease. Teachers can also save time when explaining directions by displaying an image of the assignment through the smart board by highlighting one section at a time.


 * Personal Experience:**

I only started using the Elmo camera recently and felt that it was very user friendly. I started by capturing a picture of my assignments for my students in order to go over directions, samples, and sharing answers on my smart board. Then I took it one-step further and used it to share wonderful pieces of writing with the whole class. After talking with other colleagues, I also tried putting on a story starter and allowed students to come up and write one sentence at a time. The final product was quite amazing, especially considering I am teaching kindergarten. I was surprised with how many other ways I could use the Elmo camera to make my class time easier and more meaningful for my students. I fully recommend using an Elmo camera in your classroom. Unfortunately, the Elmo may be too costly for a teacher to buy. Perhaps you could ask your administrator or parent group for funds.