Annotation: I don't have a document camera, and I prefer to write with a pen.
You can use annotation tools when sharing the screen or the whiteboard.
If you prefer to use a pen to write, and don't have access to a tablet laptop, consider the following options:
Using an iPhone/iPadIf you have an iPad with iPencil, this is one option you may consider. |
Pen TabletsA pen tablet device for annotation. Connects via USB. Suitable for simple sketches. |
Pen DisplaysSome will find that the pen tablet is not suitable as they need to be precise on the annotations. A Pen Display will be a better option to achieve the accuracy required. Available on Wacom. |
USB Webcam on a tripodIf you have a USB webcam, you can put it on a tripod with flexible arms. Position the space and angle properly so that your hand doesn't cover the annotations. Will be easier if the webcam can be placed in front of the area and the webcam image is vertically flipped. |
Joining the Zoom session with smartphone as another participant You can also use your smartphone to join the Zoom session as a second device, mount it on a tripod. If you use this option, make sure you only join audio on either your computer or your phone and not both to avoid echos or feedback. You will also need to Spotlight this smartphone participant, so it will be seen together with the Active Speaker for the rest of the participants. |
A mirror clip on the laptop webcamThis works by using a mirror clip on for your laptop webcam. With the mirror it will need to flip the webcam image horizontally. Note that the mirror function in Zoom client will only flip the image for yourself; others will not see the effect. Two such devices available in the market:
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