[Athen] Share normal white boards with computer screen for students with VI

[Poore-Pariseau, Cindy]

We are using Transformer technology, a bit less expensive (but not by much) https://www.enhancedvision.com/low-vision-product-line/transformer-usb-computer-compatible-portable-electronic-magnifier.html

Student loves it!

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Cindy Poore-Pariseau, Ph. D.
Coordinator of Disability Services
Office of Disability Services, L115
Bristol Community College
Fall River, MA 02720


* Email:   cindy.poore-pariseau at bristolcc.edu
* Phone:  (508) 678-2811 x 2470
? Fax:        (508) 730-3297

http://www.bristolcc.edu/students/disabilityservices/


From: athen-list [mailto:athen-list-bounces at mailman13.u.washington.edu] On Behalf Of Adam Kosakowski
Sent: Wednesday, February 10, 2016 1:39 PM
To: 'athen-list at u.washington.edu' <athen-list at u.washington.edu>
Subject: [Athen] Share normal white boards with computer screen for students with VI

Hello wise ATHEN-ers!

We are looking into some sort of camera/webcam/portable magnifier that can project a professor's notes from a white board to a computer screen where it could then be zoomed in as needed by a student with VI. Ideally this would be done in real time. If all classrooms had smartboards we'd be set, but, they don't. So, I have been investigating:


  1.  A very expensive option, like the Optelec ClearNote HD<https://us.optelec.com/products/523000000v-optelec-clearnote.html>.
  2.  A webcam<http://www.conferenceroomsystems.com/huddlecamhd-3x-g2-p/hc3x-bk-g2.htm?gclid=CjwKEAiA3Ou1BRDso5XyhduuwFASJABP3PEDvITfJ-tgR1um8tKdcGpOOQh2hC4Y0vlTacK2cvuKXRoC6Ovw_wcB&click=2> with hopefully enough zoom. I'm sure I'd need a camera with optical zoom so the image will be clearer than digital zoom.
  3.  Or using screen sharing from a smartphone's camera app to a computer. With this option I worry about battery life and needing to figure out installation with each and every individual phone.

I'd love some ideas from others who have needed this sort of solution!

Thanks!
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Adam Kosakowski, M.Ed., ATACP
Assistive Technology Specialist and Math Specialist, University Assistant
AccessAbility Services
Western Connecticut State University



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