What is the best way to use a wireless presentation system and document camera together to boost classroom learning?

Learn how wireless split-screen technology can display a live document camera feed right next to your lesson content on the screen at the same time using the InstaShow WDC20E

One of the easiest ways to increase classroom teaching productivity is to use split-screen technology and visual aids like document cameras to enable teachers to create an engaged learning environment.  But with the vast majority of classroom projectors and interactive whiteboards limited to showing just one source – how do you make this happen?  Enter the latest classroom wireless presentation system that not only connects to the teacher’s computer – but to their document camera as well.   Now setting up a side by side camera image with your Smart notebook lesson is as easy as pushing a button.  With the InstaShow WDC20E classroom screen mirroring system, all you need to do is:

• Connect a transmitter button to the HDMI port of your document camera
• Connect a transmitter button to your notebook or PC
• Tap each button for them to show up side by side on your projector or display screen

The new BenQ InstaShow WDC20E is designed to wirelessly transmit any HDMI source up to a four-way split screen including Chromebooks, document cameras, media players, and even STEM devices on any projector or interactive display.

Combine live streaming cameras to support your lessons

The use of compelling live visual images and pictures can improve student engagement to become active participants in their learning.  Now teachers can use the document camera live to show 3D objects directly alongside a presentation, infographic, or Smart notebook lesson without having to go through technical gymnastics to make it work.   You can add other visual images such as digital microscopes, Raspberry Pi devices, and even television cable box feeds to your screen with a simple tap- without having to learn another software program.   How does it work?  Read on.

While nearly any wireless presentation system can work with a teacher notebook, the InstaShow WDC20E was designed for all the devices that might be found in a classroom.  Using special transmitter buttons that connect to the HDMI or USB-C port of a device, a teacher or student just plugs the button into the device and in six seconds, they are mirroring the screen.   You can have four different computers, tablets, document cameras, or phones showing multiple documents, infographics, and screenshots at the same time.  This enables a teacher or student group to use the same type of collaboration tools as a corporate boardroom or government agency.  The system will also support popular mobile protocols such as Airplay and Miracast to allow presenting from phones and tablets.

How much does classroom split-screen technology cost?

While upgrading the main classroom display can be a big and expensive project for the IT team, adding an InstaShow is simple.  Because of its unique design, there is no special installation needed, doesn’t need any extra software, and doesn’t use the school network.  Just plug it in, and start presenting.  The single unit price of the InstaShow WDC20E is $699, and it is exclusively sold to education institutions.

Want to try one out in your classroom?

As a leading provider of document cameras, STEM devices, and other AV equipment to schools, Camcor can help you arrange a demo to ask any questions about the unit – and even a special price for schools that want to test out the InstaShow WDC20E, WDC10 , WDC10C or WDC20. 
Call (800) 868-2462 to order or learn more today.