Digital cameras have extensive uses, uses that often motivate educators to integrate technology effectively with their curriculum. Many educators and students already have access to digital cameras, and with the costs dropping dramatically, even more educators will have access to digital cameras. Having access to a digital camera, however, does not insure that an educator will know how to use the camera or how to enhance curriculum by using digital cameras.

This module is intended to provide educators with a secure knowledge of basic digital camera operation, as well as to introduce them to effective methods for curriculum integration.

How research supports this module?

Amber, V. & Thies, S. T. (2001). Digital cameras in education. In R. S. Burkett, M. Macy, J. A. White & C. M. Feyten (Eds.), Preservice teacher education (pp. 14-16). In: Society for information technology & teacher education international conference: Proceedings of SITE 2001 (12th, Orlando, Florida, March 5-10, 2001). Retrieved January 10, 2002, from http://ericit.org/fulltext/IR020903.pdf

"Digital cameras are an inexpensive learning technology schools may easily benefit from."

Gilmer, M. & Cantrell, G. (2002). 75 ways to use your digital camera in your classroom. Presentation handout at 2002 National Education Computing Conference (NECC), San Antonio, TX.

"Many school districts have recently purchased digital cameras for their teachers and students to use. Unfortunately these cameras aren't being used as often as they could be because teachers simply don't know what to do with them." (More information is available online from http://www.semo.net/suburb/mgilmer/digcam/index.htm)

• ISTE Standard I. Technology Operations and Concepts (A, B)
• ISTE Standard V. Productivity and professional Practice (A, B, C)

• ISTE Standard II. Planning & Designing Learning Environments & Experiences (A, B, D, E)
• ISTE Standard IV. Assessment and Evaluation (A, B, C)
• ISTE Standard VI. Social, Ethical, Legal and Human Issues (A, D)

• Use a digital camera as an instructional resource.
• For more detailed objectives, please see
  http://wneo.org/sndigcam/objectives.htm

See http://wneo.org/sndigcam/pretest.htm

See http://wneo.org/sndigcam/post.htm

• Mac or PC computer literate
• Can load software onto computer
• Can access and open software programs on computer

• computers
• digital cameras
• software for digital cameras
• download cable for camera to computer
• INSTRUCTION BOOKLET FOR CAMERA

For detailed instructor information see: http://wneo.org/sndigcam/instructor.htm

Please note that you do NOT have to cover everything in this list. Detailed discussions of shutter speed and aperture, and depth of field sections can be dropped easily.

This module is good for a BTK (Bring the Kid) workshop!

If everyone is using the same model camera, consider using an Elmo to project demonstration of camera features. (Consider using an Elmo even if there are several models being used.)

Having a assistant (who knows how to use digital cameras) for every 5 participants keeps the class flowing. This module requires that the instructor be continually in motion.

Find out before you use the module what digital cameras the participants will be using and become familiar with those cameras. You can use online information from the camera manufacturers and from websites such as Digital Camera Weblinks at http://wneo.org/hotlists/digcam.htm

A sample postcard to gather information from participants and remind them what to bring to the workshop is posted at http://wneo.org/sndigcam/postcard.htm

For Module Agenda see: http://wneo.org/sndigcam/agenda.htm

For Module Participant Handouts see:
http://wneo.org/sndigcam/handout.htm (The navigation bar is at the bottom of each page.)

For detailed instructor information see:
http://wneo.org/sndigcam/instructor.htm (The navigation bar is at the bottom of each page.)

For digital camera Glossary see:
http://wneo.org/sndigcam/glossary.htm

1. What learning experiences and strategies utilizing this technology could participants provide in their classrooms?
2. What resources and equipment will be needed in the classroom?
3. What classroom management issues need to be addressed?
4. What assessment/evaluation strategies could be used to assess student knowledge and skill when using this technology? (For example: portfolios, checklists, demonstrations, rubric)
5. How might the participant utilize this technology in student assessment?
6. What legal and ethical issues should be addressed when utilizing this technology?
7. What health and safety issues should be addressed when utilizing this technology?
8. What research supports use of this technology skill(s) and knowledge in the classroom?
9. How would you address students' diverse learning needs when using this technology?
10. How can this technology be used to support learner-centered startegies that address students' diverse learning need?

see http://wneo.org/sndigcam/extensions.htm

See Digital Camera Web Links
http://wneo.org/hotlists/digcam.htm

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