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team a - Emily Bradford, Genevieve Schultz, David Lucas, Tarla-Rae Sayenchuk

__Document Camera - AverVision 355AF__

Pros: -You can put anything under the camera. -You don't need a lot of space. -Cross-curricular - can use for any subject area. -You can easily switch back and forth between computer and camera. -Great for visual learners. -Good for everyday use. -There is minimal preparation and set-up. -Can use for whole class lessons. -Easy for students and teachers to use. -Can zoom in to see small pictures or font. -Laser precision for document placement.

Cons: -Not as interactive as the AverPen. -Primarily a teacher tool - not student-centered. -VERY expensive.

To conclude, we would recommend purchasing the Document Camera instead of the AverPen. We think that it would be more useful and effective for the students in an elementary classroom.