Visualisers are certainly becoming accepted in the classroom and recently BECTA included them in their ‘Next Generation Learning’ initiative. Their findings outlined Visualisers as ideal for using in school to:-
- Show all types of text, pictures and objects on a whiteboard
- Zoom in and out on specific areas of interest
- Allow the whole class to see the same thing at the same time.
When looking at specific uses for Visualisers, when teaching Literacy for instance, the teacher can place a book under the camera. As the class discusses the text on the screen, the teacher can make notes – on the page or on the whiteboard.
- In Numeracy, the teacher can show the correct use of apparatus e.g. a protractor.
- In Geography, everyone can see how to plot grid references accurately on a map.
- In Science, all pupils can watch an experiment or observe living creatures.
- In arts and crafts, students can follow and copy skills more easily.
One of the big benefits of Visualisers is for presenting and discussing pupils’ work. With the work up on the screen, the teacher or the student can talk with the rest of the class about what’s good and what could be better.
Visualisers have many other benefits, too, including:
- Saving the teacher time on demonstrations
- Enlarging visuals for children with impaired sight
- Making lessons more hands-on
- Motivating all children of all abilities.
AVerMedia is one of the world’s largest manufacturers of Visualiser technology and over the past 10 years have been paving the way in gaining the acceptance of Visualisers in the UK and Europe. Working closely with specialist Educational Products Distributor, Steljes, together with a national network of dedicated resellers, they have established excellent working relationships with ICT Specialists and LEA’s around the country. This has allowed AVerMedia to understand the unique requirements of the Education sector and incorporate this feedback into their Visualiser range.
2010 Product line-up
CP155
3.2 megapixel portable, flexi-neck Visualiser, autofocus, 16 x zoom.
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CP355
3.2 megapixel portable, flexi-neck Visualiser, autofocus 80 x zoom.
V355AF
5 megapixel portable, flexi-neck Visualiser, autofocus, 80 x zoom, ‘one-touch’ recording to USB thumb drive
SPB350
5 megapixel platform Visualiser, autofocus, 160 x zoom, built-in light box
In addition, AVerMedia offer full on-site support and advice, as well as a market leading 5 Year Warranty and in-house technical support for total peace of mind.
For further information please visit www.avermedia-europe.com/uk
