Point 2 View Super Tips: Three Attachments Are Better Than One
You know how great works of art accumulate more meaning the more times you experience them? Maybe you notice a particular shot or line of dialogue in a classic film you didn’t notice on your first viewing, or maybe you learn to appreciate a painting on a different level when you see it for a second time.
Point 2 View Super Tips: Prepping for Projection This Super Tips entry is designed as a general guide to help you get the image from your Point 2 View USB Document Camera onto the projection screen.
Point 2 View Super Tips: Shooting in Low-Light Situations One of the advantages of the Point 2 View USB Document Camera is that it does not need its own light source, unlike overhead projectors or certain types of other document cameras. However, there may be times when you need to operate in a low-light environment. These scenarios include a darkened presentation room when visibility of the viewing screen is most important, or demonstrations of devices with LCD screens, such as smartphones or the iPad.
Point 2 View Super Tips: How Do I Shoot a Standard Sheet of Paper? We’re sometimes asked about the best way to configure the Point 2 View USB Document Camera for ...
Point 2 View Super Tips: Three Attachments Are Better Than One You know how great works of art accumulate more meaning the more times you experience them? Maybe you notice a particular shot or line of dialogue in a classic film you didn’t notice on your first viewing, or maybe you learn to appreciate a painting on a different level when you see it for a second time.
Educate and Annotate — Turn your iPad into an Interactive WhiteboardIn our previous entry, we introduced the WS-01 Wireless Station for iPad. It allows your IPEVO doc cam (Ziggi or Point 2 View) to wirelessly stream to iPad. And a key part of that equation is the IPEVO Whiteboard app. You can get it for free from the Apple App Store. In this entry, we'll share all the exciting possibilities for what this versatile app can do.
Wireless Streaming from Your Doc Cam to iPad? Now It’s PossibleIPEVO document cameras including the Point 2 View and Ziggi have won over teachers and businesspeople around the world. Now we are pleased to present a great new way to use your doc cam: wirelessly with your iPad! With the WS-01 Wireless Station for iPad, you can stream real-time video right to your iPad. The WS-01 is a compact device that communicates via your existing Wi-Fi network.
Wishpool — Now 500 Wish Stories Strong!Heard of Wishpool? It's IPEVO's new way of getting education technology into the hands of more teachers. And we're extremely pleased to announce a big milestone in this initiative. Even though it's only been going on for a month or so, we've already received 500 wish stories from educators!
Point 2 View is Featured in Nikkei MedicalWhen a Westerner hears "Nikkei," he or she might first think about the Nikkei 225 index which measures the Japanese stock market. And that's true, but Nikkei is bigger than just the daily highs and lows of the market.
Mrs. Fuglestad’s Art Class — The Point 2 View in Art and in ActionTricia Fuglestad is a visual art teacher who has done some truly innovative things in her art class with IPEVO's Point 2 View USB Document Camera. And as it turns out, she had plenty to teach us (and potential Wishpoolers) about what's possible with our favorite featherlight doc cam. What can you do with IPEVO ed tech in the classroom? 
Teachers! Make a Wish and Make a Difference with WishpoolThe education community has given us tremendous support, and we wanted to do something to show our appreciation. That's why we developed the new IPEVO Wishpool. Teachers, listen up, because we might be able to make your education technology wishes come true — for free!
Get Even Closer with the Point 2 View’s New Magnifying LensIf you're an educator who has used the Point 2 View USB Document Camera, you know about the camera's crystal-clear images, thanks to a 2-Megapixel CMOS sensor. And you might have taken advantage of the camera's macro mode for capturing fine details and text from as close as 2 inches (5 cm) away.
Using UDL, and How the IPEVO Doc Cams Can HelpUDL is a term which has enjoyed a renewed focus in educational circles recently, and we wanted to tell you how the IPEVO Document Cameras — Ziggi and the Point 2 View — can help educators achieve this promising approach to learning.
Your Doc Cam — Now with Evernote!We’re rolling out a brand new software app for all of our USB document cameras, including the Point 2 View and Ziggi. It’s called IPEVO Presenter, and it’s still got everything you need to quickly and easily get amazing image captures in the classroom. 
A World of Difference for Students — The Point 2 View in Art ClassRecently we had the pleasure of checking in with Tricia Fuglestad, a K-5 Visual Art Teacher in Arlington Heights, IL. She’s the current recipient of the NAEA 2012 Illinois Art Teacher of the Year. And she had plenty to teach us about using IPEVO’s Point 2 View USB Document Camera in her art class.
50 Ways Educators Can Use IPEVO's Ziggi and Point 2 View Document CamerasIn our previous entry, we brainstormed some ways students can use IPEVO's Ziggi and the Point 2 View Document Cameras.
25 Ways for Students to Use IPEVO Document CamerasIPEVO's Ziggi and Point 2 View USB document cameras offer teachers some great opportunities for interactive, multimedia learning in the classroom that can engage and excite students.
Meet IPEVO -- EdTech and GaETC 2011 are Coming Up!IPEVO is taking our show on the road at the end of October and beginning of November. We're going to be setting up booths to showcase the latest and greatest in IPEVO educational tech at two conferences.
The Lamb Cam – North Country School and Camp TreetopsWe know the Point 2 View USB Document Camera is versatile, but some stories from our customers still make us say, “Wow!” This is the case with Joel, the technology director at North Country School and Camp Treetops in Lake Placid, New York.
iCreate to Educate and IPEVO – Giving Teachers the Tools They NeedTeachers are always looking for new ways to reach their students, and in that spirit, we’re very pleased to share the story of iCreate to Educate, a Massachusetts-based education technology company. iCreate to Educate provides innovative stop-motion animation software that puts students’ ideas into motion.
Creating a Colorful World with the Point 2 View USB CameraCan visual art help inspire young minds and develop important skills our children need? Wendy Halperin answers with a definite “Yes!” Wendy is a long-time children’s book illustrator who started an initiative called Drawing Children Into Reading. The program has grown to include an amazing 5,000 schoolchildren in her home state of Michigan.
Where No Doc Cam Has Gone Before – The Point 2 View and Lutherie What’s a luthier? I didn’t know until we chatted with luthier (and satisfied IPEVO customer) Wesley Brandt! A luthier is a maker or repairer of stringed instruments, such as guitars. Wesley uses hand tools, traditional techniques, and fine woods to craft guitars, viols, and mandolins.
Using Picasa to Record Video with the Point 2 View USB Document Camera We’re often asked about using the Point 2 View USB Document Camera to not only capture images in real-time, but to record video. Note that the Point 2 View does not have its own ability to capture video. However, there are many third-party programs available—many at no cost—that make it easy to record video from images captured with the Point 2 View.
Just a Friendly Chat In this blog entry, we share with you a real-life IM session that took place between a teacher inquiring about our Point 2 View USB Document Camera, and Matt, one of our friendly customer service representatives here in Sunnyvale, CA. It’s kind of nice to share because a) it’s real and unfiltered, and b) it shows just the kind of friendly service you can expect if you, too, happen to have a question or two. Someone is always available to assist you Monday through Friday from 9am to 5pm PST. Just click on the little guy with the chat bubble on the top of the IPEVO home page. And after hours, please send an email! 
Keeping Time – Music Class Gets Some Help from the Point 2 View The Point 2 View USB Document Camera is finding its way into a ton of different places and disciplines. This entry is all about the music. Dave is a music teacher at Rice Avenue Middle School in Girard, Pennsylvania. Dave was able to try out the Point 2 View for his music classroom. And we’ll let Dave do the talking about the value of the camera in his class:
It All Adds Up: The Point 2 View Document Camera and Math Class Here’s a math problem: The Point 2 View camera, plus 4th grade math, multiplied by 21. Does that all equal success in the classroom? According to one teacher, yes indeed! We had a chance to check in with Terry Rex, a 4th grade teacher from Wings Park Elementary School in Oelwein, Iowa. He teaches 21 students in a self-contained classroom.
Cell Phone Examinations — More ‘Evidence’ of the Point 2 View’s Versatility! We are particularly pleased to bring you this story of another real-world application of IPEVO’s Point 2 View USB Document Camera. Recently, we had the opportunity to chat with Eric, a Police Surveillance Specialist with the Los Angeles Police Department. Eric found a use for the Point 2 View we could never have anticipated.
Bringing the Point 2 View USB Camera to Europe – Can You Help? The response among educators and others has been overwhelming for our Point 2 View USB Document Camera. Featuring a unique and versatile stand, a great macro mode, and extremely easy operation, the Point 2 View is quickly becoming a favorite alternative to clumsy and much more expensive traditional document cameras.
A Chat with Marco Torres of Alas Media About the Point 2 View USB Camera How can IPEVO’s Point 2 View USB Document Camera benefit educators? Marco Torres of Alas Media has some first-hand experience he was kind enough to share with us. Marco is an e-learning specialist and producer of multimedia content for businesses as well as educational institutions. He travels the world, including places around the United States as well as Australia and Europe, sharing his knowledge with educators excited about the possibilities of new technology and its place in the classroom.
Mobile Learning Gets an Assist from the Point 2 View Camera Today we check in with Dr. Alisa Cooper, a Professor of English at Glendale Community College in Glendale, Arizona. She has a particular interest in the power of mobile learning. As she summarizes it,
Teaching the iPad, With a Little Help from the Point 2 View In this entry, we check in with Phil Goodman, who owns Goodman Consulting. Phil is an Apple Certified Trainer, and in addition to corporate consulting, he enjoys teaching various topics focused on Apple products and portable tech. Based in Los Angeles, he has taught at several Apple Stores and the annual Macworld Expo, among other venues. Phil also runs the Los Angeles Portable User Group (LAPUG), a group of about 300 members dedicated to portable technologies.
Third-Graders Give the Point 2 View Their Stamp of Approval We’ve been talking a lot lately about the Point 2 View USB Camera and education. Recently, we heard from a teacher who has succeeded in using the Point 2 View to win over some very tough critics: a classroom full of third-graders!
News You Can Use from the ReadWriteWeb Mobile Summit Members of IPEVO attended the ReadWriteWeb Mobile Summit in early May. Call it a summit, a gathering, a meeting of the minds, but don’t call it a conference! It was an “unconference,” meaning the day’s agenda was determined right there and then by the participants themselves.
TechEd 2010 – Report from the Convention Floor #3 The second and final day of TechEd has drawn to a close. Thanks so much to all the educators and administrators who stopped by the IPEVO booth to try out the Point 2 View USB Camera.
TechEd 2010 – Report from the Convention Floor #2 Once more, we’re here to share our impressions of TechEd 2010, and the ideas that are being generated about the Point 2 View USB Camera and its use in an educational context.
TechEd 2010 – Report from the Convention Floor #1 Hello all. A few folks from IPEVO are currently busy at the TechEd convention in Pasadena, California. This is a gathering of educators—teachers, professors, administrators, principals—interested in seeing what’s new and hot (and useful) in tech.
Image and Sound – the Perfect Marriage, IPEVO-Style Do you know the only thing cooler than using an IPEVO product? Using two. So I happen to love our stuff. Can you blame me? A friend here mentioned this scenario the other day. What if you want to demonstrate an iPhone? Say it’s a web chat. You could be a tech blogger, you could be sharing a neat iPhone app with a friend, the list goes on. Well, two things should go in to the demonstration: image, and sound.
Checking in with the Point 2 View Camera at the 2010 CES With the New Year comes the promise of cool new technology, and there’s no better showcase for the latest in tech and all the gadgets we love than the Consumer Electronics Show, or CES, which just took place in Las Vegas, Nevada. IPEVO was there… of course! You’d expect anything less from your favorite technology innovators?
Giving the Gift of New Perspectives The holidays are all about keeping connected to the ones who matter most. IPEVO has a lot of products to help you do just that, and we’d like to highlight one of our newest products, and one with plenty of potential to bring families closer this season: the Point 2 View USB Camera. This little camera has big-time image capture capabilities, along with a unique stand that will give anyone on your gift list a “fresh perspective” for video chatting and much more.
School Days – The Point 2 View and Education The Point 2 View USB Camera is released, and we’re receiving some great feedback from users, reviewers, and tech-minded folks from all corners of the globe. As a matter of fact, a couple of the most gratifying notes have come from educators and academia.
Born to Move – the Point 2 View USB Camera Gets a Test Drive After a lot of anticipation, the Point 2 View USB Camera has launched and is now available through the IPEVO Store. We found the P2V keeping very busy with Mitchell H., owner of K-Tec, a business that specializes in ECU tuning for Audi, VW, and Porsche cars.
Building Relationships with the Point 2 View USB Camera By now, you probably know that IPEVO’s newest product, the Point 2 View USB Camera has officially launched. As you can imagine, a whole lot of testing and retesting went into making sure the P2V has the kind of quality, innovation, and similar good stuff you’ve come to expect from IPEVO products. Well, the P2V went through some very special beta testing prior to the official release. Who was one of these mystery beta testers? None other than IPEVO’s long time design collaborator, Grace Cheung, principal of architecture firm XRANGE.
IPEVO YouTube Channel – Now Playing the Best in IPEVO Tech! Just wanted to give you a quick “Web 2.0” update. You know about the blog (obviously!), and you probably know about IPEVO’s Twitter account, which is updated by none other than the big boss himself, CEO Royce Hong. See the blue Twitter bird on the right sidebar there? Click to the right of that happy bird to visit Royce’s Twitter page.