Digital Learning
The opportunities for technology and tools for teachers in the classroom are endless. Interestingly enough, something as common to our lives and uncommon for the use of academics, the digital camera is a fun, exciting way to incorporate technology into the classroom. Digital camera’s can be used academically for all ages; they are simple enough for elementary students and yet complex enough for high school students. So how can digital cameras be used academically?
Students can use digital camera in numerous subjects and activities. When learning about numbers, students could photograph groupings of 1, 2, 3, 4…etc. Students learning about colors could be assigned to take photos of objects of a particular color or an array of colors. The possibilities are endless.
When thinking about educational technology, the digital camera is rare to make the list at all. Why not incorporate something so common in our lives today to school. Making assignments fun will get students involved. Digital camera cam be used more in classrooms in our schools today, not only in photography class.
I personally have a cousin who is obsessed with taking pictures; one after the other. Why not use her passion for photography to help her learn her colors and numbers. The assignments are fun and academic. Here’s a website for more ideas if you’re interested: http://www.hardin.k12.ky.us/res_techn/TEC/digitalcamera/primary.htm
Digital cameras can be used as high as the college level as well. For example college sociology classes can be required to take photographs of trends in today’s culture and society. When the lesson is over, the photographs can be deleted to make room for more on the next topic or saved on memory cards in order to make a comparison for a final exam or project.
I love your idea about integrating digits cameras into education. While the students are learning, they can be creating memories as well! It will also keep the kids actively participating in the various assignments and get them moving through technology. I never thought that cameras could be another form of teaching for our students! If I have the chance in my educational endeavors, I'll try to incorporate different assignments via digital cameras!
ReplyDeleteI love the idea of using digital cameras in the classroom! I hadn’t thought of that myself until you posted about the ways that photography can be used in the classroom, and I love all of your ideas! Students love using technology so all of your ideas will definitely keep students actively participating and learning.
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