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.