Sphere2
(Part of the A+ Suite for AVer Document Cameras)
Overview
Grade levels: All grades
Sphere2 is a visualizer software that works with AVer document cameras. The tools allow teachers to control and present live video from their connected document camera, annotate or manipulate the image, and record it all for playback later. Other features include a spotlight tool and visor tool that help focus attention to key areas of an image, a built-in digital whiteboard, picture-in-picture or side-by-side display of two or three image sources, and document camera controls for easy access.
Access: Sphere2 is available for teachers to install through the Microsoft InTune Portal in the Edge web browser.
Learning How
ISTE Standards for Educators
Designer. 5a - Use technology to create, adapt and personalize learning experiences that foster independent learning and accommodate learner differences and needs.
Designer. 5b - Design authentic learning activities that align with content area standards and use digital tools and resources to maximize active, deep learning.
Ideas for Use
Projecting a live teacher experiment
Projecting worksheets
Modeling
Displaying student work to the whole class for review or critique
Virtually annotating over print materials
Recording experiments, note-taking, or annotations so they are viewable anytime by video
Presenting an experiment to students online