Issue link: http://educator.cta.org/i/1278320
Document Camera Lifehack "After playing with a gazillion configurations, including using a clip-on document cam and an actual classroom doc cam, the easiest and most user-friendly setup was to have a computer for the class and rig an iPhone, using two stacks of books on either side of the projected page, two rulers across stacks, and balanc- ing the phone on rulers." —ANGELA DER RAMOS, Alisal Teachers Association Angela Der Ramos' makeshift document camera setup. PollEverywhere: This web-based audi- ence participation app allows educators to create polls for assessment to guide lessons, exam review, quizzes, team competitions and more. Students respond to these polls via text message, on the web or through Twitter — with the responses available real-time on the web or in a slide presentation. Free accounts with up to 40 participants available for educators. polleverywhere.com Quizizz: Teach with easy-to-create quizzes that work on any device and gamify learning using Quizizz. Pick from millions of educa- tor-created quizzes and live games that keep students engaged, or make your own. This free app is also fully integrated with Google Classroom, allowing educators to utilize it in conjunction with other tools. quizizz.com Screencastify: This Chrome extension allows users to capture, record and share videos of their computer screens. These recordings can easily be shared via email, embedding code, YouTube and more. Free and premium versions available (full version is $2 per month). screencastify.com Seesaw: This website and app provides a simple way for educators and students to record and share what's happening in the classroom. Seesaw gives students an online journal to document their learning, be creative, and learn how to use technology, allowing them to customize it with photos, videos, drawings and notes. Basic version is free for educators and students with premium versions starting at $120 a year. web.seesaw.me 38 cta.org