file://localhost/private/var/tmp/folders.501/TemporaryItems/Word%20Work%20File%20D_1.htm
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.
Subscribe to:
Post Comments (Atom)
Hi Jen;
ReplyDeleteYour link isn't working. Could you try to post it again? I tried to find the article online with no luck. I read online that Dr. Berson is a professor at USF in Tampa.
Thanks, Mary
I could not your link to work either but for now I'll make some comments based off of your description. As a social studies teacher, I agree that digital images enhance instruction. Students are more engaged when they see pictures of whatever the topic may be. This could be images taken as part of a class project or the many quality images available via the internet. I like the idea of images to teach local history as well. We don't teach enough local history in schools and photography seems like a great way to engage students in the content.
ReplyDeleteJoe
Jen, I like how you were able to find the backup to go to administrators with to help validate your use of digital photography and possibly help fund the purchase of the cameras, etc. It is always good to have the solution to an educational delivery model problem before going to our bosses with a request for budget needs.
ReplyDelete