Ideas for Photography in Education
I found this article in ezine, which is an online photography periodical. So to find a list of ideas of how to use photography in the education was very exciting. Ezine tends to have experts writing for them so the information can be trusted. All 17 ideas are great. I wa especially excited by #16, See the History. I believe that using digital pictures in a history class is a great way to engage the students. This idea does just that. I feel like I could take any of these ideas and bring them into my classroom, regardless of the age of the students. It is very encouraging to see that photography experts see a use for photography in education.
Check out the entire list of ideas in Ezine at:
http://ezinearticles.com/?Photography-in-Education---Ideas-For-Using-Photography-to-Enhance-the-Educational-Experience&id=1439826
Sunday, March 29, 2009
Thursday, March 26, 2009
Week 3, Post 2
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I found this amazing thesis paper written by Michael J. Berson. His paper brings to light everything I believe to be true about bringing a digital camera into the classroom. Some of the points that Mr. Berson brings up that help prove my point are:
1. "digital images can be used to foster historical inquiry by engaging students in activities that encourage them to explore their own communities"
2. "Integrating Digital Images into Social Studies Teacher Education Creating effective technology-based activities necessitates knowledge of the topic, of available multimedia resources, and the ability to engage students in the inquiry process. It also requires a discerning ability to understand when to employ technology versus traditional materials in instruction."
3. "use digital images of their community to enhance their perspectives of local history, economics, geography, and politics."
I feel that these points along with several others that are made help prove the need for digital tachnology in the classroom. I could bring this to the powers that be in order to justify the need for cameras and other digital technologies in my classroom and throughout the school.
I found this amazing thesis paper written by Michael J. Berson. His paper brings to light everything I believe to be true about bringing a digital camera into the classroom. Some of the points that Mr. Berson brings up that help prove my point are:
1. "digital images can be used to foster historical inquiry by engaging students in activities that encourage them to explore their own communities"
2. "Integrating Digital Images into Social Studies Teacher Education Creating effective technology-based activities necessitates knowledge of the topic, of available multimedia resources, and the ability to engage students in the inquiry process. It also requires a discerning ability to understand when to employ technology versus traditional materials in instruction."
3. "use digital images of their community to enhance their perspectives of local history, economics, geography, and politics."
I feel that these points along with several others that are made help prove the need for digital tachnology in the classroom. I could bring this to the powers that be in order to justify the need for cameras and other digital technologies in my classroom and throughout the school.
Wednesday, March 25, 2009
It's Here
I have finally found the proof I have been looking for. The article below comes from "The History Teacher" and outlines the benefits of using digital photography in the history classroom.
1. Students who used technology, including digital cameras, to do research reports scored higher on tests of the same subject matter.
2. Students, who at one time said that when they thought of their history class the only word that came to mind was boring, are now more engaged in class and excited about learning.
3. By increasing the use of technology in the classroom, teachers have discovered new was to teach and activate student's learning. It also helps teach students with many different learning styles.
"Teaching Social Studies with Technology: New Research on Collaborative Approaches" (http://www.historycooperative.org/journals/ht/40.1/taylor.html) really breaks down the benefits from student achievement to activities and engagement. This is the first article I have found that shows how critical adding this type of technology is to one specific subject.
Some of the highlights are:1. Students who used technology, including digital cameras, to do research reports scored higher on tests of the same subject matter.
2. Students, who at one time said that when they thought of their history class the only word that came to mind was boring, are now more engaged in class and excited about learning.
3. By increasing the use of technology in the classroom, teachers have discovered new was to teach and activate student's learning. It also helps teach students with many different learning styles.
Monday, March 23, 2009
Using a Digital Camera in the Classroom
I am actually n love with the site I have found.
http://www.geocities.com/Athens/Olympus/7123/camera.html
While the site is from 1998, the information is still very useful. Using a Digital Camera in the Classroom is the website for a class in Learning and Instruction. It breaks down how to use a digital camera and then gives examples of lessons to use your digital photos in. The ideas for writing lessons are incredible. The site actually breaks down why you should use digital photography and what the benefits are. This is the first time I have seen benefits of using Digital Photography in writing. While I have been looking for benefits of using digital photography in social studies, I feel that the benefits covered here are usable in any subject.
http://www.geocities.com/Athens/Olympus/7123/camera.html
While the site is from 1998, the information is still very useful. Using a Digital Camera in the Classroom is the website for a class in Learning and Instruction. It breaks down how to use a digital camera and then gives examples of lessons to use your digital photos in. The ideas for writing lessons are incredible. The site actually breaks down why you should use digital photography and what the benefits are. This is the first time I have seen benefits of using Digital Photography in writing. While I have been looking for benefits of using digital photography in social studies, I feel that the benefits covered here are usable in any subject.
Wednesday, March 18, 2009
Social Studies Classes That Use Digtal Cameras
This website is really great. There are 5 lessons, all in Social Studies, that all include using digital cameras. http://pegasus.cc.ucf.edu/~ucfcasio/social.htm
I especially like the lesson entitled "Know Your Community." The lesson uses digital photos to teach about the community. One of the objectives is to develop the student's digital technology skills. I think it is great that the lesson is teaching kids about the uses of technology not just expecting them to play around and put some pictures on their project.
There is one lesson that is a little above elementary age, the "Welcome to Our School" book is written for 7th - 12th graders, but I really feel like 4th-6th graders could handle it if they had support.
I especially like the lesson entitled "Know Your Community." The lesson uses digital photos to teach about the community. One of the objectives is to develop the student's digital technology skills. I think it is great that the lesson is teaching kids about the uses of technology not just expecting them to play around and put some pictures on their project.
There is one lesson that is a little above elementary age, the "Welcome to Our School" book is written for 7th - 12th graders, but I really feel like 4th-6th graders could handle it if they had support.
Oops
I have no idea why this site is no longer working, but the lesson was amazing. I have copied and pasted the lesson below. It was originally published on HotChalk's Lesson Plans Page. It was written by John Skaggs.
Title - Digital Camera and Geography
By - John Skaggs
Primary Subject - Social Studies
Secondary Subjects - Art, Computers & Internet
Grade Level - 9-12
Topic:
Title - Digital Camera and Geography
By - John Skaggs
Primary Subject - Social Studies
Secondary Subjects - Art, Computers & Internet
Grade Level - 9-12
Topic:
- Hometown Geography
- To show students that history and geography are all around us all the time.
- 1.2 - Comprehending the past
- 5.1 - Information processing
- 6.2 - Group discussion, and
- Use available technologies to communicate with others on a class assignment or project.
- Camera
- Computer
- Power Point
- E-mail account
- "For this assignment, we will be looking at geographic areas in our own city. Each student will take a camera (provided by the school or your own) and take five pictures of different geography themes around us. This could be a tree, rock formation, hill, or stream. We will put these pictures onto a computer and make a PowerPoint presentation.
You will be paired with a partner. You will share your pictures with your partner and give your thoughts on how old these objects are and how they got there. This communication must be done out of class and via e-mail or instant messenger. Text messaging is appropriate. We will then see if we can analyze these pictures and find out how they got there and how old they may be.
- This assignment teaches students to communicate with each other in person as well as via electronic devices. I will see how well they communicated with each other as well as how well they can follow directions as to taking pictures and giving details about them."
Tuesday, March 17, 2009
Geography Lessons
I finally found a great online lesson that includes digital photography in the plans. The "Hometown Geography" lesson not only includes digital photography, but it includes internet use and using PowerPoint. The lesson was written for 9th - 12th graders, however I think that the lesson can be adjusted to fit any grade level.
http://www.lessonplanspage.com/SSArtCIDigitalCameraAndGeography912.htm
This is the first lesson that I found that included the use digital photography to do more then just add pretty pictures to make the project look nice. The digital photos were used to enhance the learning.
http://www.lessonplanspage.com/SSArtCIDigitalCameraAndGeography912.htm
This is the first lesson that I found that included the use digital photography to do more then just add pretty pictures to make the project look nice. The digital photos were used to enhance the learning.
Monday, March 16, 2009
Cameras in the Classroom!
I have been searching and searching for anything that connects using a digital camera to specific subjects in school. I have yet to find anything that gives me proof that using a digital camera enhances let say social studies, but I feel like I am one step closer after reading this article in Education World. (http://www.educationworld.com/a_tech/tech/tech147.shtml)
"Smile! Digital Cameras Can Make Your Day" is the first bit of information I have come across that really gives any proof that using digital cameras helps a student enhance their learning of specific topics. The examples that are give also helps with ideas and actual hands on uses for the anti-digital world. I feel like I am on my way to finding out what I feel is true, that digital photography increases learning.
"Smile! Digital Cameras Can Make Your Day" is the first bit of information I have come across that really gives any proof that using digital cameras helps a student enhance their learning of specific topics. The examples that are give also helps with ideas and actual hands on uses for the anti-digital world. I feel like I am on my way to finding out what I feel is true, that digital photography increases learning.
Sunday, March 15, 2009
The Digital Revolution
So last time I found this great article that covered the 5 reasons why we should teach digital photography in our classrooms. It gave some solid reasons why teachers need to include this skill in their curriculum. Unfortunately it didn't really really go into what digital photograph does for subjects. This article, "Picture This: Using Photography to Teach Science, Math, and Writing (http://www.edutopia.org/photography-how-to-project-learning) really, in my opinion, goes into how to use photography in the classroom to enhance specific subject matters.
The article begins by telling you why to teach photography and how to start and then goes into how to use it in science, math, and writing. I really enjoyed reading about the summer class that the students took and how they used their photos to learn math, science, and writing. I was hoping to see some ideas for how to incorporate photos into social studies lessons. I am still looking for something that helps me discover how to use pictures in history.
The article begins by telling you why to teach photography and how to start and then goes into how to use it in science, math, and writing. I really enjoyed reading about the summer class that the students took and how they used their photos to learn math, science, and writing. I was hoping to see some ideas for how to incorporate photos into social studies lessons. I am still looking for something that helps me discover how to use pictures in history.
Wednesday, March 11, 2009
Bringing Students into the World of Digital Photography
I have always believed that adding visuals into any lesson helps a student really grasp a concept. When I started to ask my students to take their own pictures to include in their lesson work, I found that they understood the concepts even better and they took more pride in their assignments. As I started to look for research to support my thoughts on the uses of digital photography in the classroom I came across a few really great articles that supported my views.
One such article, "Five Reasons to Teach Digital Photography," (http://photography.lovetoknow.com/Teaching_Digital_Photography_to_Students) really hammers home why teachers need to teach their students about digital photography. The five reasons presented give clear reasons for why this skill needs to be brought into the classroom. Unfortunately, the one thing that is not discussed in detail, only mentioned, is what digital to photography can bring to various subjects such as history, math, or science.
One such article, "Five Reasons to Teach Digital Photography," (http://photography.lovetoknow.com/Teaching_Digital_Photography_to_Students) really hammers home why teachers need to teach their students about digital photography. The five reasons presented give clear reasons for why this skill needs to be brought into the classroom. Unfortunately, the one thing that is not discussed in detail, only mentioned, is what digital to photography can bring to various subjects such as history, math, or science.
Monday, March 9, 2009
Being a New Mom
Welcome to my new world. I am now a mom and I'm getting used to taking care of my son, my husband, and of course me. Eli was born on December 29, 2008 at 6:58 p.m. He was three weeks early and we hadn't had a chance to get everything we needed. Not a surprise. From what I understand no new mom ever feels complete prepared. Since I'm a planner and organization freak, that doesn't sit well with me. I am trying to go with the flow. It's as big a challenge as taking care of my precious baby boy.
Things are very different now. I could care less about stacks of laundry or a made bed. I worry about what I have on the TV, you never know what a baby's mind holds onto. I also cannot find a problem that is worth holding onto anger for. Eli has made me a better person and a much happier person.
I can't wait to track his adventures and our lives with our wonderful son. It is going to be a fantastic journey.
As for me, I am working towards my master's degree in Educational technology. I love implementing what I learn in my classes into my classroom. I have a new found love of digital photography and I have found several ways to use it in education. I plan on investigating all of the ways digital photography can help students expand their knowledge in areas such as history and math. I also want to see how you can use digital photography to help you write. I will focus a great number of my posts on articles and information I find on how to incorporate digital photography into todays classrooms.
As for me, I am working towards my master's degree in Educational technology. I love implementing what I learn in my classes into my classroom. I have a new found love of digital photography and I have found several ways to use it in education. I plan on investigating all of the ways digital photography can help students expand their knowledge in areas such as history and math. I also want to see how you can use digital photography to help you write. I will focus a great number of my posts on articles and information I find on how to incorporate digital photography into todays classrooms.
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