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Using Elmo with SMART Board direction sheets

Here is a Word document or a Notebook file with directions on how to use an ELMO with the SB. It is a companion for the video on the same topic.

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Permalink Reply by anne marie on September 18, 2009 at 5:01pm: Thanks Matt- you're the BEST!!; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by anne marie on October 6, 2009 at 8:24pm: Hi Matt- I trust all is well with you? Writing for 2 reasons- 1st want to share a quick story. I was at a Dept. of Ed meeting today when the SMARTBoard Revolution became the topic as folks were discussing relevant online resources and support for teachers. Naturally I couldn't resist sharing my story of how I met both you and Obe this summer--- which impressed the crowd!!! :)
I also have to thank you for this Elmo how to-- it came in handy last week as we had to connect our first Elmo in the district. Your directions were very helpful to the tech folks who were at first a bit puzzled. So thanks again! I just have one other question- is there a way to activate the Elmo using the DocuCam icon in the Notebook toolbar?
Thanks for everything!
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Permalink Reply by Matt Granger on October 6, 2009 at 10:51pm: No. I asked SMART people about it. Even though it is the same camera, the SMART Document Camera has upgraded firmware that tells the software that is is a SMART "made" camera and to work with the icon. This is the best alternative workaround. It's possible to capture images with the software, ImageMate, that came with the Elmo, but this puts the image right into Notebook.

This also reminds me that I should make a direction sheet for the actual physical connections. That's a bit of a mystery where everything gets connected too.

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Permalink Reply by anne marie on October 7, 2009 at 6:39am: Thanks! Have a great 3 day weekend!; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Matt Granger on November 4, 2009 at 10:49am: Paul Weatherhead, a member, shared these links for document camera resources. There are several videos of how to connect different models and brands.

There is a demo room full of videos:
Document Camera Experts - http://www.documentcameraexperts.com/DemoRoom.aspx

Lesson Plan area for ideas on how to use a document camera in the classroom:
Document Camera Experts – http://www.documentcameraexperts.com/LessonPlans.aspx; ▶ Reply to This