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Team D - "Delightful!" - Kate Crowell-Hanston, Jessi Fehr, Christel Grover, Tealya Metzger

We think that the Document Camera is a much better educational tool than the Aver Pen because...


 * It doesn't take as much time to set up
 * It seems easier/simpler to use than the Aver Pen
 * People who are less technicologically advanced can figure out how to use it
 * There is less of a chance to technological difficulties
 * It is more versatile for cross-curricular activities
 * It can involve the whole class
 * The whole class is able to see small details
 * It can be easily hooked up to a smartboard
 * Zooming in and out may help students to understand concepts/ideas

The Aver Pen: Disadvantages:


 * May be harder to repair if they get broken
 * There is more of a chance for the pens to get broken if used by many individual students
 * It seems more difficult to set up
 * One may come across more techinical difficulties
 * Students who can't yet write are not able to use it
 * Only some students can use it at one time
 * You can do most things with the Aver pen with other tools as well
 * The technology is in its first stages
 * Is hard to write accurately with the pens