while the focus of this week's discussion is on student uses for the digital camera, i feel it's important that we don't neglect the obvious responsibilites we have as educators. the article on the following site:
http://www.thefreelibrary.com/Using+digital+cameras+for+multidimensional+learning+in+K-12+classrooms-a0148367623provides
us with a few reminders:
(1) make certain the available documentation is in place before allowing individuals to be photographed
(2) teachers should stress the importance of taking appropriate images ( numerous discussions should be held regarding this!)
(3) establishing guidelines with students' input assists them in being selective about their photographsteacher responsiblities also include:"(a) providing the instructional tasks for the students' engagement, (b) providing an understanding and knowledge base for the use of digital cameras, (c) providing access and instructions to students for the handling and use of this technology, and (d) providing instruction and guidelines for using this technology to provide feedback"
the article concludes with Evelyn Woldman of the Massachusetts Elementary School Principal Association. she emphatically states, "I think the only obstacle to using a digital camera is not having it" .
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