Our school has recently purchased three Logitech C510 HD Webcams. Click here for technical details about these units.
These webcams easily clip onto a computer monitor and can be tilted and rotated as required. They can also be laid flat on a table or clipped to other objects within cable reach of the computer. Possible uses for these cameras within the school include
- Video conferencing with Skype
- Taking pictures with the Logitech Webcam Software
- Recording video with the Logitech Webcam Software
Using a webcam is a great way to make clay animation or other stop motion animation videos because the webcam can be carefully positioned on a table top and controlled from the computer, making it easier for children to operate it without moving the camera.
They could also be very useful for teachers to instruct or talk to their students by making video clips while sitting comfortably at their computer.
If anyone would like to start using these webcams, especially for video-conferencing, please let me know as I am keen to start using these valuable devices.
