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Luna Interactive Camera (Giveaway!)

June 10, 2012
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Luna Interactive Camera (Giveaway!)

June 10, 2012
Happy Sunday everyone! I’m sure you’ve heard a lot about this lovely camera around the blogs–I know I’ve read so many wonderful reviews about the Luna Interactive Projection Camera already.

My class has been very fortunate in having the chance to try this piece of technology out. And we have loved it!! (We even call her Luna affectionately–and our class doesn’t normally name things!)
So…you will need a computer and data projector in order to use this camera. The setup is very easy: just pop the CD in, select the program, plug in the camera, and you are good to go!
We use Luna a TON during our lessons throughout the day. We use the camera to project worksheets, graphic organizers, and student work…

As well as books for read alouds…

And so much more!
As you can see in the photo above, the quality of the camera is very nice. I think it’s very comparable to other camera projectors I’ve used in the past.
Here are some of the very best things about Luna:
  • The camera has a very sturdy base and a strong neck that can be turned to many different angles for the best possible view.
  • It’s not a delicate piece of technology that breaks easily. The camera is strong enough that I don’t mind my 4th and 5th graders setting it up and “running” the camera during a lesson. 
  • It can take pictures! This is wonderful for any images you would like to save for later on. And, when we take pictures, Luna saves
    them right to the desktop…making them very easy to find. 
  • It has video!! I’ve only just begun using this feature, but the possibilities are endless. I plan on working on some math mini-lessons this summer…. 🙂
The Luna Interactive Projection Camera has a retail value of $199 AND…
Learning Resources is giving away one for free to the winner of a giveaway right here, on Ladybug’s Teacher Files!
If you would like to enter for your chance to win this wonderful technology, please choose from the following options below (each option is worth one entry):
  1. Follow Learning Resources on their Facebook.
  2. Follow Learning Resources on their Twitter.
  3. Follow Learning Resources on their YouTube.

And that’s it! The giveaway will end on Wednesday, June 13th and the winning name will be announced on Thursday, June 14th. Best of luck to you all!! 🙂

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24 Comments

  • Renee Stewart June 10, 2012 at 9:44 pm
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    I follow Learning Resources on Facebook!
    I would LOVE to win!

    Renee Stewart
    Greenville ISD

    stewartr@greenvilleisd.com

  • Rachelle June 10, 2012 at 9:46 pm
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    First I want to say that I really enjoy your site. I have the gene to create…but with a three year old and reorganizing pretty much my entire classroom and teaching styles…there is little to no time. So thanks for the cute things and great designs. Well, I just wanted to be sure the only thing I needed to do to enter was like Learning Resources facebook page… Just wanted to check. Thanks for the opportunity.

    • Kristen June 10, 2012 at 9:58 pm
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      Oh thank you so much Rachelle!!

      You can also follow their Twitter and their YouTube page–it's in the Rafflecopter above, please let me know if you have any questions!

  • Renee Stewart June 10, 2012 at 9:46 pm
    Reply

    I follow Learning Resources on YouTube!
    I would LOVE to win!

    Renee Stewart
    Greenville ISD

    stewartr@greenvilleisd.com

  • Michelle Phan June 10, 2012 at 10:09 pm
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    I follow Learning Resources on Facebook.

    MissMichellePhan@yahoo.com

  • Michelle Phan June 10, 2012 at 10:09 pm
    Reply

    I would love it…I follow Learning Resources on YouTube.

    MissMichellePhan@yahoo.com

  • Kelley Cirrito June 10, 2012 at 11:54 pm
    Reply

    This looks great!! I bet your students have really enjoyed using it!!

  • Life in Middle School June 11, 2012 at 12:13 am
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    That Luna looks really great to use in the classroom! I entered through the rafflecopter and I hope I win! 🙂

    and Kristen – glad to see you posting again! You always have such interesting things that you blog about that I really like reading about!

    Lauren
    Life in Middle School

  • Jill June 11, 2012 at 12:17 am
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    This is awesome. And that top picture you took of the Luna is an awesome picture!!! What a fancy photographer you are. 😉

    Marvelous Multiagers!

  • Anonymous June 11, 2012 at 12:31 am
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    I would love to capture my students learning. Thanks for providing such an awesome giveaway. Learning is so much fun!

  • Anonymous June 11, 2012 at 12:35 am
    Reply

    I would love to capture my students learning. Thanks for providing such an awesome giveaway. Learning is so much fun!

  • Josh Bennett June 11, 2012 at 1:19 am
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    I've been wanting one of these for awhile now! Thanks for the great giveaway! 🙂

    Josh

  • Mor Zrihen June 11, 2012 at 2:21 am
    Reply

    I love this doc cam and would love to win it 🙂

  • A. Crowe June 11, 2012 at 2:54 am
    Reply

    Thanks for the chance to win…this would be awesome!

  • katherine June 11, 2012 at 4:19 am
    Reply

    I've been loving seeing all these Learning Resources products featured on other teacher blogs, and I so hope I win this!!

    Thanks for hosting and the chance to win! 🙂

    katherine
    Third Grade Teacher Files

  • Dee June 11, 2012 at 11:04 am
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    I follow Learning Resources on YouTube. Would LOVE one of these! Thanks for the opportunity.
    firstimpressions34 at gmail.com

    Dee
    First Impressions

  • saljo June 11, 2012 at 11:05 am
    Reply

    I follow your blog, on Facebook, Twitter, and Youtube. I enjoy your blog.

  • Jennifer June 11, 2012 at 11:20 am
    Reply

    I follow Learning Resources on Facebook, twitter, and YouTube. I hope I win.

    Jennifer

  • Anonymous June 11, 2012 at 3:38 pm
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    Why do I need to "LIKE" their product (not that I don't).
    Why isn't following your blog enough?
    I don't feel we should sign up to follow them just to win.
    I'm REALLY hating this new contest format! It is just giving me more "Junk mail".
    UGH!!

  • Confessions of a Teaching Junkie June 11, 2012 at 3:43 pm
    Reply

    I follow all. Thanks!

  • Elizabeth June 11, 2012 at 4:46 pm
    Reply

    Thanks for the chance, Kristen 🙂

    Have a great week!

    Elizabeth

    Fun in Room 4B

  • dr June 11, 2012 at 8:08 pm
    Reply

    I liked Learning Resources on Facebook

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