[Athen] Using HD webcam as portable magnifier?

[Sean J Keegan]

Hello all,

Has anyone tried using an HD webcam for a laptop as a substitute for a 
portable magnifier in the classroom?

I am familiar with the "portable" options like the Clarity PCMate and 
the Onyx Swing Arm, but these are designed for Windows computers and I 
am dealing with a Mac.  Additionally, there is a desire to have a very 
discreet solution such that it does not take up much space in the class.

Most webcams are designed for video chat or displaying an image that is 
within a few feet of the camera, but has anyone tried an HD version?  I 
am thinking about options where the student sits in the front of the 
class with images displayed on chalkboards/whiteboards.

Take care,
Sean

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Sean Keegan
Associate Director, Assistive Technology
Office of Accessible Education - Stanford University
http://studentaffairs.stanford.edu/oae