Technology & Innovation - Issue 11

Convey visual concepts and livestream lessons more easily with this compact and flexible visualiser HUE HD Pro 1 AN ESSENTIAL FOR ANY TEACHER’S TOOLKIT Tired of expensive, complicated classroom technology that doesn’t get used? Then say hello to the HUE HD Pro document camera/visualiser. This colourful and affordable edtech tool enables teachers to implement the key instructional strategies that underpin effective classroom teaching and learning, such as sharing worked examples and daily review. A perpetual single-user licence for the HUE Intuition software is also included. It can be installed on multiple computers for capturing photos, recording videos, annotating images and online streaming. 2 FLIPPED, BLENDED OR HYBRID LEARNING The camera makes it possible for teachers to project a video feed onto any standard whiteboard or interactive display in class, whilst simultaneously livestreaming lesson content to remote learners. The lesson can also be recorded for flipped learning, daily review and revision, or sent to students who are absent from class. This helps teachers to save time and reduces the likelihood of lost learning. By recording and sharing lessons, demonstrations and experiments as videos, students can pause, rewind and learn at their own pace. 3 MODELLING MADE EASY Whether or not you subscribe to the theories of ‘ Building thinking classrooms ’ or ‘ I do, we do, you do ’, at some point students will need to see how the ‘magic trick’ is done before the scaffolds are removed. With the HUE HD Pro, teachers can share exercise books, worksheets and real-world objects to model mathematical equations, practical demonstrations, literary analysis or revision techniques from their desk, while facing and engaging every single student. 4 LIGHTWEIGHT AND PORTABLE Small and lightweight, the camera now comes with its own custom- built shockproof carry case to provide teachers with an ultraportable solution when moving between classes, or when relocating from class to home for remote teaching. The camera’s flexible neck can be rotated 360˚ for a multitude of uses right across the curriculum. Angle it straight ahead for use as a facecam, position it downwards to view documents, or bend the neck in real-time while examining objects. 5 SHOW STUDENTS THE BIGGER PICTURE With a focus range of 1cm to infinity, and a lens which can capture a full A3 page, the HUE HD Pro can additionally be used as a simple microscope, or to record student presentations in the classroom, displaying everything in crystal clear high definition. This makes it ideally suited for activities such as practical science demonstrations, where it might be difficult or even dangerous for everyone in class to watch at the same time. Another helpful function of the camera is that by using it to enlarge text or small objects, students with SEND and/or visual impairments can participate more fully in lessons. Key Points Easy to use – Full HD 1080p, Plug & Play, USB visualiser. No installation or training required. Compatible with Windows, macOS, Linux and Chrome OS. Interoperable – Use with IWBs, a wide range of software and browser- based apps, including Zoom, Google Meet, Teams, Flip, and the Windows and Chrome ‘Camera’ app. Accessible – students find it easy to engage with and use the camera. By enlarging text, those with visual impairments can participate in classroom activities. Affordable – Priced at £59.95 + VAT, with a 3-year warranty included as standard. Visit huehd.com/schools for bulk purchase discounts. REASONS TO TRY… 5 30 SECOND BRIEFING The HUE HD Pro is an award-winning, 1080p plug & play visualiser with a flexible neck, integrated microphone and LED lights, and comes supplied with a USB Type C adapter and black or multicoloured carry case. Contact: huehd.com/ contact @HUEcameras (X) PA R T N E R C O N T E N T 31 teachwire.net