Hello
I have 2 questions for you Web 2.0 people! I will be podcasting with 2 other teachers using Skype and a Smartboard. I need to purchase a Webcam. I am looking for recommendations for my purchase. I am also looking for videoconferencing etiquette recommendations and suggestions for making the conferences successful. I want to make the conferences more than just "pen pals" I want to go deeper and try to work either science or social studies standards also. I also thought it might be interesting to have an author visit all 3 schools at one time! Thanks!
P.S I am a 2nd grade teacher soon to be Library Information Specialist!
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I am a new member but you may like to know me. I am just about to have a small animated film: "The Wizard of Alderley Edge" and five books of my own poetry published. September is the date I've been given. You might like to contact me if you would like a skype visit. If you go to my website: Google: JOSIE'S POEMS you will discover me. I hope you enjoy the poetry I have made available also.
I've owned a number of webcams and am most happy with our Logitech Zeiss lens webcam for Notebooks. It comes with a little tripod so you can set up the camera away from the computer (using a USB cable). This way, I can show students more than just what's in front of my computer. I do cyber author visits this way. Besides "meeting" me in my own home, the kids can see my (messy!) office, my work in progress, my cat that wanders in and out...etc.
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I am a new member but you may like to know me. I am just about to have a small animated film: "The Wizard of Alderley Edge" and five books of my own poetry published. September is the date I've been given. You might like to contact me if you would like a skype visit. If you go to my website: Google: JOSIE'S POEMS you will discover me. I hope you enjoy the poetry I have made available also.
I've owned a number of webcams and am most happy with our Logitech Zeiss lens webcam for Notebooks. It comes with a little tripod so you can set up the camera away from the computer (using a USB cable). This way, I can show students more than just what's in front of my computer. I do cyber author visits this way. Besides "meeting" me in my own home, the kids can see my (messy!) office, my work in progress, my cat that wanders in and out...etc.
Barb Odanaka
www.skateboardmom.com
Thanks for the recommendation. Where is the microphone - with the camera or part of your computer?
MaryBeth