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New in Gynzy: Use Your Webcam as a Document Camera with the Camera Tool

September 5, 2025
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We’re adding a powerful new tool to help you bring real-world materials into your digital lessons: Camera. With this feature, you can display physical books, worksheets, or student work directly on your interactive whiteboard using a webcam or document camera.

It’s simple, seamless, and built right into your slides.

Bring your classroom materials to life

The Camera tool lets you show printed materials on the board without leaving Gynzy. Whether you're demonstrating handwriting techniques, sharing a book illustration, or displaying a worksheet, the Camera tool makes it easy to show details clearly to the entire class.

Here’s what you can do:

  • Connect your webcam or document camera directly to your slide

  • Show live video of any object, page, or book

  • Easily move or resize the video frame as needed

  • Keep your lesson flowing without switching apps or tools

Create interactive, real-world lessons

Visual teaching is more effective when students can see exactly what you mean. The Camera tool adds a layer of clarity and engagement to any lesson.

Use case 1: Demonstrate step-by-step instructions
Show how to fold a paper for an art project, solve a math problem on a worksheet, or write a letter on lined paper - live on screen. Students can follow every step as you do it.

Use case 2: Read aloud or analyze a book together
Place your reading book under the camera and display it for the class. Use your finger or a pointer to highlight words or pictures while reading aloud. Great for shared reading or group discussions.

Built for your interactive whiteboard

The Camera tool turns your whiteboard into a true teaching hub. There’s no need to switch between programs or devices. You stay in Gynzy, and everything stays smooth and interactive.

This feature supports visual learners, simplifies instruction, and gives you more flexibility in how you present your materials.

About the author Michael Lambarena
michael-lambarena
Michael is a language enthusiast whose favorite Gynzy content includes letter formation and handwriting practice lessons. Fun fact: he won his elementary spelling competition with the word ‘Galilean’!

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