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Ralph

Nelson

Associate Professor

Architecture
Architecture and Design

Professional Background

Ralph Nelson is an Associate Professor at Lawrence Technological University and founding principal of Loom, an architectural practice based in Ann Arbor, Michigan. His teaching focuses on architectural design synthesis and the integration of contemporary building technologies.  His current research explores the relationship of energy to architecture at local, regional, and national scales. His practice is recognized for work that utilizes a minimum of resources to maximum effect, and has received regional and national design awards including three Progressive Architecture Awards and an R+D award.  He is the co-author of Digital Vernacular (2015) addressing the relationship of digital tools and vernacular design principles. He received a B.Arch from the University of Minnesota and a M.Arch from Yale University.

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Use Your Cell Phone as a Document Camera in Zoom

  • What you will need to have and do
  • Download the mobile Zoom app (either App Store or Google Play)
  • Have your phone plugged in
  • Set up video stand phone holder

From Computer

Log in and start your Zoom session with participants

From Phone

  • Start the Zoom session on your phone app (suggest setting your phone to “Do not disturb” since your phone screen will be seen in Zoom)
  • Type in the Meeting ID and Join
  • Do not use phone audio option to avoid feedback
  • Select “share content” and “screen” to share your cell phone’s screen in your Zoom session
  • Select “start broadcast” from Zoom app. The home screen of your cell phone is now being shared with your participants.

To use your cell phone as a makeshift document camera

  • Open (swipe to switch apps) and select the camera app on your phone
  • Start in photo mode and aim the camera at whatever materials you would like to share
  • This is where you will have to position what you want to share to get the best view – but you will see ‘how you are doing’ in the main Zoom session.