Digital+Microscopes

= Digital Microscopes =

//Jensine Mata//



==== W ith the demand of new technology on the rise, why not use something that will make ====

emerged into what we have today; digital microscopes.The power and intensity of this small item can
====see with high resolution and quick images that help look at the cellular structure of any living and non-living thing. ====


 * What is a Digital Microscope? **

==== What’s the difference between a digital and a regular microscope? There is a big distinction between the two pieces of equipment! Other than the fact ==== ====that a digital microscope connects to the computer, it takes a picture of the specimen, records video, and it comes with certain programs that allow ==== ==== interaction with the students. By having this quality, it allows for more time to study the slide and at the same time, does not dry out the sample under ==== ====the light like a regular microscope would. Let us say that you did not want to use this device for just presenting specimen on a screen, it is so easy to turn ==== ==== it back into a regular microscope by just unplugging the USB connection from the computer. This piece of equipment does not only have to be used within the Science classroom, it can also be used by upper level classes and in a variety of careers, like forensics. It is recommended that only older students use this product because it requires maturity and responsibility, and it can be pricey to fix and/or replace. ====

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====So what type of equipment will be needed? The digital microscope requires a computer with a USB port because the images will be seen ==== ====through the monitor of a computer which can also be connected to a projector. If you are planning on exampling slides of microscopic organisms ====

or showing cellular structure, you will not need a certain type of slide for this device; it does not require much equipment.
====To use the device you must be sure that it comes with a camera to capture any images because not every ====

you really miss out on so many things this device can accomplish.
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<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 23px; line-height: normal;">**Where would I get one?**

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====<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 110%; line-height: normal;"> If you are interested in acquiring such advanced science instrument, there are many different names who stock such ==== ====<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 110%; line-height: normal;"> items. How will you know which is the best? This brings us to the next topic, what is the difference in microscope brands? Is ==== ====<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 110%; line-height: normal;">there one better than the other? Well, the fact of the matter is that every digital microscope is different, but they all have basically the same function! It really just depends on your own preference and how much you are willing to spend for the ==== ====<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 110%; line-height: normal;">different types of quality you expect. Listed below are some websites of companies who sell digital microscopes for schools: ====

· [|New York Microscope Company] · [|School House Outfitters (LLC)]

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 110%; line-height: normal;"> ﻿ Hopefully, after looking at this information, you as the educator will be able to make a decision on whether or not a Digital Microscope ====<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 110%; line-height: normal;"> would be a great addition to the Science classroom. Not only will it capture images of specimen slides, but also capture the attention and ==== ====<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 110%; line-height: normal;">interest of the students. Listed below are some sites that might come in handy for any other questions you might have on Digital Microscopes: ====
 * [|How to Use a Digital Microscope]
 * [|Lab International]
 * [|YSC Technologies]

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