More than just a cool Toy HUE in the Classroom More than just a cool Toy Created By: Annette Weiskircher, MA Teacher Librarian Rio Linda Neighborhood Network Twin Rivers USD 2010

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Uses for the HUE Document Camera Takes Pictures (put into SMART) ` Web Cam- SKYPE `

Hook up the HUE to the computer Step 1- (first time only)- INSERT CD First Step 2- Install the drivers (first time only) Step 3- Connect the Camera

Plug USB directly into the usb port Connecting to the Computer Plug USB directly into the usb port or

Connecting to the Computer Plug USB into base, plug cord into the base, and then plug cord into the usb port

Camera button is on the back This focuses the camera

Time to Plug it in and Take a Picture

A light turns on at the base of the HUE when the HUE is activated Plug in HUE Click on ICON on the desktop (if doesn't automatically turn on) A light turns on at the base of the HUE when the HUE is activated

Place a picture, your hand, etc Place a picture, your hand, etc. under the HUE, or point the HUE at a person and press the camera button on the back of the HUE The picture appears in the window To Save: Click File -----Save Navigate to where you want to save it to Name it Click 'ok' This saved image can be inserted into SMART, Word, or any other program that images can be inserted into

Use it with Skype Plug in HUE first Make sure the video camera isn't running or it won't work in SKYPE

After the Account is Created... Give me your user name so we can add you to our address book

Do a Video Call or instant message through SKYPE and discuss how you could use SKYPE in the classroom