1. Elmo in Use Instructional Uses of Elmo Yea… but watch what I can do! Hey! My name was Elmo first!

2. Student Working with Document Camera This student is participating in a warm- up activity, using the document camera to record his answer. In this activity, students completed a portion of a “word web” as an introduction to the new vocabulary. Use of the document camera in this manner motivates students to want to participate.

3. Word Web The document camera also helps students be more self-directed and see their responses with a more critical eye. They also can easily see how their answer fits in with the answers of their classmates.

4. Transitioning Using Elmo The document camera makes it easy to transition from the warm-up right into the main lesson. Here I modeled a “think- aloud” strategy.

5. Self Correcting Student Behavior Although this picture is not very clear, it captures another way that I use the document camera to monitor student progress and behavior. The image on this picture shows a student on task, completing her work. I also have used the document camera to display positive behavior in order to reinforce academic and behavioral skills within the classroom. Students who see themselves projected on the screen gain a deeper perspective and understanding of their actions. Using the document camera in this way can help maintain a proper instructional climate in the classroom.

6. Toggling Although the document camera is behind me, I often use the features of the Elmo document camera to toggle between PowerPoint presentations, Internet sites and projected documents.