Digital+Cameras

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This is a good webiste for information about digital cameras in the classroom. Digital cameras are a good tool for the classroom because they enable field trips, special events, etc. to be documented. They also help show a student's creative side and can reveal a different persective to things in nature or inside the classroom.

Not only are digital cameras a way to record different classroom events they are a way for students to become introduced to numerous other forms of technology. They can learn about working with images on the computer, such as how to crop them, blend them, and form collages. As well as adding real images, rather than clip art when making Powerpoint presentations or adding them to their blogs or other projects using the computer.

In addition to digital cameras, webcams can be used in conjunction with skype. This can help classrooms communicate with other classrooms, or even help teachers communicate with their students. This communication incorporates interactive lessons where people can share ideas as well as add a diversity factor to a lesson because people can communicate from all walks of life, which makes a lesson more enriching and memorabe for students. For more information on skype and for a free trial visit the following website. http://about.skype.com/

Digital cameras, webcams, and skype is an excellent tool that can be used in the classroom. With skype, students can communicate with other students, even in different countries. It is amazing how quick skype works and how fast it can connect two people across the world. Digital cameras can help expand student's creativity as well as expand their knowledge on different technology tools.

Digital cameras are a great tool in education. The following sight gives teachers and students insight to using cameras in the classroom. Included are myriad links to websites about digital cameras in the classroom. This includes but is not limited to General Precautions, project ideas, reviews of camera use, information on advantages and disadvantages, etc. Digital cameras are an advantage because scanning is no longer necessary; you can take a picture and have it directly uploaded on your computer. They are convenient, flexible, and affordable. A disadvantage would be speed because it can take up to 30 seconds for an image to be stored. http://webtech.kennesaw.edu/jcheek3/digitalcameras.htm

The use of digital cameras has many advantages. Some of these advantages include language reinforcement, meaningful group work, makes students responsible for their own work, creates an atmosphere of playfulness and integrates language and technology. The following site gives a lot of information about using digital cameras in the classroom and even supplies an activity that can be done to practice this concept. http://www3.telus.net/linguisticsissues/digital.html