Document Camera (Doc Cam)

A document camera is a camera mounted on an adjustable arm attached to a base. Instructors can place blank paper for writing, printouts, book pages, or other smaller objects under the camera. Everything placed under the camera is projected live to the screen in the room or to remote participants. This allows all students to see the materials on a larger scale even if they are not physically close to the materials.

• Write notes, solve problems, and draw diagrams on your own paper instead of a whiteboard.
• Display handouts, textbook examples, solution keys, photos, maps, or other pre-printed papers.
  • Annotate on pre-printed papers. If you want to re-use the pre-printed paper or not mark up the original, place a clear sheet over the paper and write on the clear sheet using whiteboard markers.
• Demonstrate models, equipment, 3D printed objects, or other physical artifacts.

A document camera is on the teaching station in all general purpose classrooms, some auditoriums and some special purpose spaces. The document camera can be shared from the teaching station touch panel. The image being displayed can be refined by changing settings on the document camera device itself.

To start learning about the use of doc cams, review the following curated resources:

• Using a Document Camera in a Classroom
• Using a Document Camera as a USB Camera in a Zoom Meeting in a Classroom

Instructors and students can find additional training and support resources in the CTL knowledge base.

1. Access the CTL Knowledge Base and log in with your RIT account.
2. Use the search box at the top of the page to find resources by keywords.
3. Use the Categories in the left side navigation to find resources by topic area.

For technical issues and other support, contact the Center for Teaching and Learning