Friday, July 1, 2016

Makerspaces

Here’s an amazing idea for using document cameras, one that has not been suggested before. While cruising the aisles of the ISTE 2016 Expo, I ran into this sign at the HUE visualizer booth:


This notion is spot on. What a great application for a visualizer: having one in your makerspace. Brilliant! It can be used for so many things:
  • Showing up close how to make cuts, assemble objects, twist ties, connect pieces, and etc.
  • Showing clarifying details of an example project
  • Zooming in on the smallest areas to show where to hook, nail, tie, or screw a part
  • Showing off finished products for everyone to see
  • Scanning or recording final products to display on a website
  • Filming any of the above for later re-use

Thanks to the HUE people for bringing this up. What a great idea.