This is so helpful! I would also add to put your phone on airplane mode so if you get any texts/calls, it won’t show up and distract from the lesson or ruin it! Thanks so much for this!
Thanks for this tip about airplane mode! I was using my phone as a doc cam a couple of weeks ago and got a couple of texts on my phone. It was very distracting! I also have that problem because my messages/call also pop on my MacBook and will minimize my zoom screen if I get a call or text! Anys tips for this issue you have would be helpful!!
I love how excited you are about this discovery! As teachers, we need to relish in these successful moments!! You should be proud. Bravo! Thank you for sharing!!
Glad I could make your laugh... I make myself laugh when I see it now! I had been working SO long to get that to work... my enthusiasm just bubbled up and out. Lol. Take care.
This was the least techy of all the ones I've watched and the easiest to understand. I love the bean cans. That cracked me up! I'm going to try it now.
Bless you, Gwen! This is a game changer for giving feedback on my students' screenplays! (And I think I'll use it as a document camera during workshops!!!) Cheers!
Thank you so much! This is what I have been looking for. Ugh, I'm so over this distance teaching/learning. I'm so thankful for everyone willing to share. Btw, you are adorable!
You are so much fun!!! I want you to teach me everything!! I love your voice, your energy and your cute little face. I mean that in the best way possible.
This is so helpful! We are back in person now and you can also set this up with a document camera! You can video yourself doing a lesson with the doc cam and your face, perfect for days when you need a sub and don't know who it is going to be! Thank you!
THIS is what I need! Your video literally saved me at 2 am when I was at my wits end trying to figure this out with 5 days to spare. Thank you so so so much!!!🥰🥰
I have spent hours playing around with zoom and screencast-o-matic and it didn't work the way I had seen in YOUR videos. When I saw your face in this "How Yo" Video I knew it would be helpful> Thank you soooo much.
OMG thank you!! I just found out yesterday evening that I have to be quarantined and teach kindergarten from home for the next 14 days after meeting with a parent this week who became sick and tested positive for COVID. I was racking my brain around how to do this effectively and this is a HUGE help!! You have no idea. Thank you so much!!
I love you! You save my day. I was wondering how do you share two screens at the same time to make a mini-presentations, and guess what? You showed it now. Thanks and super thanks to you.
This is perfect! I cannot wait to try it. It makes me laugh to see someone else’s excitement over a new or challenging discovery. I love your excitement. It looks as if you almost couldn’t contain yourself. Thank you for sharing. My HoverCam broke over a week ago, and it has been rough beyond measure.
Hie Gwen, we in Italy are in strict lockdown since weeks and we had to reinvent our teaching methods. I'm really thankful to you for your tutorials (somehow "technical", like this one, and even more for the writing ones). Thanks for your generosity in sharing.
Hi Anna, I am so glad that they are helpful to you-- this is such a stressful time for everyone all over the world, and teaching is definitely more complicated now than when it was when we were in our schools. I love that we can all come together and support one another. I hope you and your colleagues are healthy and safe in your homes in Italy. Take good care.
Thank-you sooooooooo much! I have been struggling for days using my iPad reverse mode camera as a document camera but in this highly stressful situation my hands would shake and then I would drop it. Now I just need to find a way to have this work with WeChat.
I follow you on Instagram and had to come see your hack. Thank you for making this. I just learned about using QuickTime to record a lesson and this is just what I needed to know to do art journaling lessons with my students. I kept giggling every time you got all excited about figuring this all out 😁 you are too cute! Thanks for sharing! I’ll pass this along to my school district.
Thanks, Clara! I had been working SOOO long to figure out how to make it work-- I was clearly giddy with excitement. I think we all need to look for joy in the little things right now. :) Super happy it was helpful to you! Take care & be well!
We need to definitely connect because this is extremely helpful I have been trying to figure out how to get this set up I had the idea in my head I know how I wanted it to work out but it took me like two hours trying to play with the USB ports and the cameras and figuring out how I'm going to make sure everybody can see all the things and I want him to see yeah I'm going to connect with you if it is at all possible
I'm so sorry to ask a silly question. I'm trying to download the Photo Booth app. So I can follow along. Would you mind sharing? And I promise I've tried to answer this question through my own fruitless attempts. Your passion for teaching is contagious ... GRateful.
Thanks for your kind words. Do you have a Mac? If so, it's something that is generally installed on your computer. If you have a PC, I think you will need to find another way to get your image on to your screen. I don't have a PC so I'm unable to troubleshoot this. You might try just using Google Meet with just yourself... I think that would work, too! Good luck and hang in there! :)
I know-- I'd be embarrassed if I STILL weren't so excited to have figured that out... lol. It took me HOURS and I was clearly so delighted. I'm glad it brightened your day & hope it worked for you! :) :) :)
Thanks. We are on Teams but we are having a few issues. I appreciate all your hard work as I am always looking for a 'work around'...Best wishes for your new year in 2020. (I year we all said, WHAT?)
I use my phone's rear camera to record videos, sometimes OBS (it's free). Then I use Hit Film Express to edit (I donated $9). If you're good at taking videos and can do it in one shot, or pause and reset along the way, you don't need any editing software. You can also trim the ends and trim out middle sections using the UA-cam editor. I just use Hit Film because I want to be able to splice together several video files, or use an image file (jpg) as my intro in the video. Just start by taking 1 long video, pausing in between segments if your phone can do that to save some editing time, and use the UA-cam editor to trim / cut out - you'll get a lot done that way.
Hi Gwen, Amazed to see your exitement. I came across an app on Google play store called Tcamera which makes it easy to use your mobile's camera on your laptop.
Can viewers interact with you? I am an art teacher and have never done a video before and I’m trying to figure out how to do this on a budget. I loved your tip and appreciate your time and a energy-figuring all this out.
Hi Candace, Do you mean can you do this on a live platform? I do know that there are ways to split your screen so kids can see you and your doc camera... however, I haven't tried that as all of my lessons are recorded since teachers in my district access my lessons across a range of grade levels. Sorry I can't be more help with live lessons-- good luck and take care.
Hi Debbie, This particular hack only works on a Mac with Quicktime. If you find a Windows work around, be sure to make a video and share... there are lots of teachers that would LOVE to see that hack. I don't have a PC so it's not something I can try on my own. Good luck & take care! :)
Hi Terrica, I so wish I had a PC so I could try this out for all the people that have asked. However, I only have a Macbook and an iPhone so I'm not sure at all. I'd recommend doing a search for a doc camera hack with Windows to find a hack specifically for your devices. Good luck! :)
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This is so helpful! I would also add to put your phone on airplane mode so if you get any texts/calls, it won’t show up and distract from the lesson or ruin it! Thanks so much for this!
Totally!
Thanks for this tip about airplane mode! I was using my phone as a doc cam a couple of weeks ago and got a couple of texts on my phone. It was very distracting! I also have that problem because my messages/call also pop on my MacBook and will minimize my zoom screen if I get a call or text! Anys tips for this issue you have would be helpful!!
I love how excited you are about this discovery! As teachers, we need to relish in these successful moments!! You should be proud. Bravo! Thank you for sharing!!
I have never laughed so much at someone else's joy. Thank you for charing both the hack and excitement to youtube
Glad I could make your laugh... I make myself laugh when I see it now! I had been working SO long to get that to work... my enthusiasm just bubbled up and out. Lol. Take care.
I know!!! But it is AMAZING!!!
Wow go girl go! My favorite part is the ability to drag corner to corner only selecting the part of the screen you want to record! Brilliance!
Discovering this video as I warily approach another year of teaching in these unprecedented times. Know that you are an inspiration! Thank you!
This is super awesome! I was as excited as you were!. Thank you so much for sharing this!
You are very welcome! Glad it was helpful to you! :)
This was the least techy of all the ones I've watched and the easiest to understand. I love the bean cans. That cracked me up! I'm going to try it now.
Bless you, Gwen! This is a game changer for giving feedback on my students' screenplays! (And I think I'll use it as a document camera during workshops!!!) Cheers!
I love teachers and their ingenuity! Thank you for sharing!
Thank you so much! This is what I have been looking for. Ugh, I'm so over this distance teaching/learning. I'm so thankful for everyone willing to share. Btw, you are adorable!
Thank you, Karen! I'm so glad this was helpful to you... hang in there!
You are so much fun!!! I want you to teach me everything!! I love your voice, your energy and your cute little face. I mean that in the best way possible.
Aww... thanks, Carrie! :)
Oh my goodness! You are so wonderful! I love your makeshift document camera, it proves your dedication! ❤️
This is so helpful! We are back in person now and you can also set this up with a document camera! You can video yourself doing a lesson with the doc cam and your face, perfect for days when you need a sub and don't know who it is going to be! Thank you!
This is a huge relief to find this video! Thank you for taking the time to share!
THIS is what I need! Your video literally saved me at 2 am when I was at my wits end trying to figure this out with 5 days to spare. Thank you so so so much!!!🥰🥰
Thank you so much! Loved the cans! Teachers always find a way. This was helpful!
SO glad it was helpful! :)
You are the best !! Thank you!
@@JasonFerguson1283 Very welcome!
I have spent hours playing around with zoom and screencast-o-matic and it didn't work the way I had seen in YOUR videos. When I saw your face in this "How Yo" Video I knew it would be helpful> Thank you soooo much.
OMG thank you!! I just found out yesterday evening that I have to be quarantined and teach kindergarten from home for the next 14 days after meeting with a parent this week who became sick and tested positive for COVID. I was racking my brain around how to do this effectively and this is a HUGE help!! You have no idea. Thank you so much!!
So glad this was helpful to you!
I love this and your passion. I’m not a teacher but I need this for my training. Thank you for sharing this !!!!
You are very welcome. I'm glad it was helpful! :)
I love you! You save my day. I was wondering how do you share two screens at the same time to make a mini-presentations, and guess what? You showed it now. Thanks and super thanks to you.
SO happy this was helpful to you! :)
This is perfect! I cannot wait to try it. It makes me laugh to see someone else’s excitement over a new or challenging discovery. I love your excitement. It looks as if you almost couldn’t contain yourself. Thank you for sharing. My HoverCam broke over a week ago, and it has been rough beyond measure.
You did a very good job! I was trying to figure this out. I will try it with my document camera and school laptop. This was so helpful
Thank you for your help! I, too, love to see your joy!
I love your energy! So positive and so sincere. 🧡💚💜
I LOVE your doc cam hack! That's what I need to do!!
Awe!! You are soooooo genuine! Loved your hack and am going to try it!!! Thank you!!
I hope it works for you! Good luck! :)
Hie Gwen, we in Italy are in strict lockdown since weeks and we had to reinvent our teaching methods. I'm really thankful to you for your tutorials (somehow "technical", like this one, and even more for the writing ones). Thanks for your generosity in sharing.
Hi Anna, I am so glad that they are helpful to you-- this is such a stressful time for everyone all over the world, and teaching is definitely more complicated now than when it was when we were in our schools. I love that we can all come together and support one another. I hope you and your colleagues are healthy and safe in your homes in Italy. Take good care.
Thank you Gwen! Your students are lucky to have you!
Thank you! I was trying to figure this out just now. I knew someone out there would figure it out!
Neat. Very helpful. Thanks for taking the time to share this.
Very welcome-- glad it was helpful! :)
Fantastic! You are a genius. And your video is SHORT and TO THE POINT!
What a nice thing to say-- I'm so glad this video was helpful to you!
Finally, someone who makes it easier to record my lessons. Thank you so much.
Glad it was helpful!
Best document cam stand EVER.
Lol... right?!? :)
Thank-you sooooooooo much! I have been struggling for days using my iPad reverse mode camera as a document camera but in this highly stressful situation my hands would shake and then I would drop it. Now I just need to find a way to have this work with WeChat.
Nice! Teachers are awesome at problem solving and helping! Thanks for sharing.
You are very welcome! :)
This is terrific! It was a joy to see your excitement. I can't wait to try this. Thank you!
Thank you so much for this video. This is going to help so many teachers.
You are adorable! I have been figuring this out! Thanks so much.
I follow you on Instagram and had to come see your hack. Thank you for making this. I just learned about using QuickTime to record a lesson and this is just what I needed to know to do art journaling lessons with my students. I kept giggling every time you got all excited about figuring this all out 😁 you are too cute! Thanks for sharing! I’ll pass this along to my school district.
Thanks, Clara! I had been working SOOO long to figure out how to make it work-- I was clearly giddy with excitement. I think we all need to look for joy in the little things right now. :) Super happy it was helpful to you! Take care & be well!
Definitely will try it for my classes.
BTW, can I be in your class? Your energy is so contagious (sorry, contagious is a bad word to use now)
Aw-- thank you, and yes... lol... careful with the word contagious! Take care. :)
This is the beeesssttttttt idea ever!!!! Thank youuuuuuu
Very welcome! :)
OMG!!! this is the best thing I have learned about technology in a while. Thank you so much for sharing!
Yay! SO happy it was helpful to you! :)
Oh this is wonderful. Thank you thank you thank you for sharing!!! At least one thing checked off that virtual teaching to do list this morning :)
Gwen, thank you so much for this!! I am sharing this right now with my teachers!!
So glad it was helpful! #allinthistogether
You are so sweet and helpful! I love your enthusiasm and your excitement for learning something new!!
Thank you! :)
Thank you so much for this tutorial. I'm thankful I'm not buying an $80 document camera! :) Thank you also for the lessons and inspiration.
So helpful! Your journal lessons are great and this is amazing! Thank you for sharing your genius with all!
You are very welcome, Christy! I'm glad it was helpful for you!
We need to definitely connect because this is extremely helpful I have been trying to figure out how to get this set up I had the idea in my head I know how I wanted it to work out but it took me like two hours trying to play with the USB ports and the cameras and figuring out how I'm going to make sure everybody can see all the things and I want him to see yeah I'm going to connect with you if it is at all possible
Thank you so much for sharing this discovery ! Many of us teachers can really benefit from this.
Thank you so much for sharing this with all of us
Love it!! You straight McGyvered that!!! 🤣😍
Woop woop! :)
This is amazing! Thank you sooooo much for sharing!
Thank you so much for figuring this out and sharing. We are all in this together!!
Absolutely!
Thank you so much! I’m as excited as you
You were a pleasure to watch 😊 Thanks for the idea ❤️
Thanks Gwen, I've been looking for a work around for this very purpose. This was perfect!
Thank you so much! I am going to try this right now!
Super awesome! Thank you, funny how it's the little things that make us teachers super excited. Love your enthusiasm : )
Evelyn Rivera Thank you! :)
You're awesome! Love this so much. Love your excitement more than anything.
Thanks, Faith! :)
You are amazing, thank you for taking the time to share this. I will definitely be using this with my students.
This is awesome! I teach TK and can't wait to try this out!
I'm so sorry to ask a silly question. I'm trying to download the Photo Booth app. So I can follow along. Would you mind sharing? And I promise I've tried to answer this question through my own fruitless attempts.
Your passion for teaching is contagious ... GRateful.
Thanks for your kind words. Do you have a Mac? If so, it's something that is generally installed on your computer. If you have a PC, I think you will need to find another way to get your image on to your screen. I don't have a PC so I'm unable to troubleshoot this. You might try just using Google Meet with just yourself... I think that would work, too! Good luck and hang in there! :)
I'm seriously laughing out loud as you present this. "I'm so excited!!! I'm so excited!!" I love it!
I know-- I'd be embarrassed if I STILL weren't so excited to have figured that out... lol. It took me HOURS and I was clearly so delighted. I'm glad it brightened your day & hope it worked for you! :) :) :)
I'm going to test it out. Thanks
Thank you sooooo much for sharing this!!!!
This is awesome, thank you! A teacher friend recommended it! Stay well :)
Thank you-- so glad it was helpful! #allinthistogether
Thanks. We are on Teams but we are having a few issues. I appreciate all your hard work as I am always looking for a 'work around'...Best wishes for your new year in 2020. (I year we all said, WHAT?)
Thanks so much for sharing! :-) Very nice of you!
Love your energy and sweetness! :) Thank you for sharing!
Thank you! You are very welcome! :)
You're adorable and I thank you so much for the ideas!!
Thank you sooooooo much! Who would've thought?! Ngā mihi.
This is really useful! I thank you very much for sharing this. With your help, I am able to do it too!
SO glad it worked for you!
Very helpful, thank you!
Impressive...very helpful, I have the cans, maybe magnetic people but on my way to get some anyway. Thank you so much...
Thank you, Jeanne! I'm so glad it was helpful... let me know how it works out for you! :)
I can't wait to try this! Thank you!
Thank you for sharing this, Gwen. If anyone has had success using an Android (Samsung Galaxy) I'd love to know!
What are the steps for an Android
I use my phone's rear camera to record videos, sometimes OBS (it's free). Then I use Hit Film Express to edit (I donated $9). If you're good at taking videos and can do it in one shot, or pause and reset along the way, you don't need any editing software. You can also trim the ends and trim out middle sections using the UA-cam editor. I just use Hit Film because I want to be able to splice together several video files, or use an image file (jpg) as my intro in the video.
Just start by taking 1 long video, pausing in between segments if your phone can do that to save some editing time, and use the UA-cam editor to trim / cut out - you'll get a lot done that way.
Hi Gwen, Amazed to see your exitement. I came across an app on Google play store called Tcamera which makes it easy to use your mobile's camera on your laptop.
It's so great! Thanks! I will use it imediatly. Can't wait 💪
Genius! Thank you!!
This is fantastic! Thank you for sharing.
New subscriber! I'm a homeschool mom.
Thank you! Love your enthusiasm to boot!
Thank you, Kathleen!
I love how you McGyvered with the cans of beans!
Woop! Woop! Teachers find a way! :)
Can viewers interact with you? I am an art teacher and have never done a video before and I’m trying to figure out how to do this on a budget. I loved your tip and appreciate your time and a energy-figuring all this out.
Hi Candace, Do you mean can you do this on a live platform? I do know that there are ways to split your screen so kids can see you and your doc camera... however, I haven't tried that as all of my lessons are recorded since teachers in my district access my lessons across a range of grade levels. Sorry I can't be more help with live lessons-- good luck and take care.
You should try Loom!
This is rad!! How do I do this with my WINDOWS laptop and iPhone? Do I have to use the same software that you are using? :)
Hi Debbie, This particular hack only works on a Mac with Quicktime. If you find a Windows work around, be sure to make a video and share... there are lots of teachers that would LOVE to see that hack. I don't have a PC so it's not something I can try on my own. Good luck & take care! :)
You are amazing!
Gwen! Very impressive hack... great critical thinking with tech tricks! Janet Tortora
Janet Tortora JANET!! Long time no see & fancy seeing you here! Thanks for the tech compliment... I learned from one of the best. :)
Thank you so much for sharing it! This is amazing
First of all your excitement is infectious. ❤️ I did have a question though. I don’t have a Mac. I use Windows. Can this be done on Windows?
Hi Terrica, I so wish I had a PC so I could try this out for all the people that have asked. However, I only have a Macbook and an iPhone so I'm not sure at all. I'd recommend doing a search for a doc camera hack with Windows to find a hack specifically for your devices. Good luck! :)
THANK YOU SOOOO MUCH!!!
I didn't realize you were using an apple computer. So now I need to figure out how to use pc. Any suggestions?
Hi Kleo, I don't have a PC so I'm not sure how to do it on one. I hope you find a way to make it work!
This is a god send!
Thank you Gwen!
Very welcome! :)
beautiful
You are awesome!!
Hello from royal County Meath Ireland 🇮🇪
Well done. Love your exuberance.
Thanks-- I was clearly SO excited when I got it to work... being stubborn has its perks! ;)
Yay, I got it to work! Thanks a bunch!!!!
SO happy it worked for you!
Thank you!
I am having trouble trying to select my phone on the QuickTime Player because it won't show up...