[Athen] Using HD webcam as portable magnifier?

[Ron Stewart]

How about an HD Camcorder of some sort?  I am not aware of any webcams, even
HD,  that have the throw range to get usable information from the board.  I
have done this in two ways, with the camcorder connected to a decent display
at the students seat, and with the student recording the material for
viewing later in a more private space.  You could also directly plug the
camcorder into a MacBook with an appropriate adapter I do believe.

Ron Stewart

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[mailto:athen-list-bounces at mailman1.u.washington.edu] On Behalf Of Sean J
Keegan
Sent: Wednesday, April 04, 2012 2:55 PM
To: Access Technology Higher Education Network
Subject: [Athen] Using HD webcam as portable magnifier?

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
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