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=Using Digital Cameras in the Classroom=

===Item 1 Using Digital Cameras in the Classroom: ===




 * 1) There are limitless ways that a teacher can enhance learning through photography and assignments that use real-life pictures. The Kodak website for kids lists many different photo projects that not only teach students how to use their own creativity though picture-taking, but how to use those captured images for learning purposes. What better way to remember what you've learned than by having a way to look back and SEE a visual image of the day?
 * 2) Some uses for a digital camera in an elementary classroom include documenting the growth of the class, the community, particular school projects or lessons. There are so many ways to help students to learn the value of documenting their lives through photography and film. You can incorporate photography into just about any core cirriculum lesson.
 * 3) 101 Uses for Digital Cameras
 * 4) Some ideas listed on this site which I would love to use in my classroom include students (with the help of parents or teachers) creating their own alphabet book with pictures to match the letters of objects in their own environment. Another is a memory box which can be decorated to contain photos and other objects relating to a particular classroom lesson or feild trip to remember a special day. One mathmatics lesson idea encouraged data collection and analysis to compare the height of each student by taking class photos. There are many ways that a science lesson can be enhanced through photography. For example, to have the students break into groups with a camera to locate different insects, species, plants, etc. found on the school grounds. Students would then create either a printed poster or digital slideshow or powerpoint including the photos taken with information about the subject. This is a fun and interactive way to learn about the world around you.

===Item 2 Best Camera for the Classroom would be a Casio EXILIM EX-Z16=== > Camera Review
 * 1) Image stablization is a top priority for a camera in the hands of young children to help maintain a clear picture dispite much movement. Pixel quality is still important, but while I wouldn't be using classroom photos for anything bigger than a movie slideshow, megapixels from 6 to 10 is sufficient. Having the ability to plug in and charge a battery is important as a teacher as well so as to not be spending money on changing batteries. Having the ability to take video with the camera would be wonderful as well! With video, the children could be filmed during different projects or performances and put onto a classroom video for parents.
 * 2) With fast-movi ng children, capturing moments quickly is important; especially when the photographers are children!
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===Item 3 Basics of Digital Cameras: ===
 * 1) Digital Cameras, just like film cameras before them have all of the basic camera parts and many new. The new features of digital cameras as opposed to film include: LCD (liquid crystal display) screen, internal and/or external memory for photo storage, digital zoom, film, batteries including recharable batteries with a cord, and uploading technology.
 * 2) Resolution is the number of pixels on an image sensor. Pixels are the number of dots per square inch. Megapixels are the tiny squares that pixels are found on.
 * 3) Digital Work Flow includes all of the buttons and options on a digital camera to help all of the photography work flow together smoothly. They include automatic and custom settings on your camera.
 * 4) Camera companies try to make printing your digital photos as simple as possilble. Digital cameras include a button or menu selection allowing you to click 'print.' When the camera is plugged into a computer, or even a digital printer directly, the computer will recognize that you are trying to print your photos and walk you through the process of image selection, editing, print size and printing.

===Item 4 Taking Good Pictures: ===

From reading the websites below list the techniques that should be used to take a great shot. There should be at least 10 techniques listed. <span class="c5" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-size: 13px; margin: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; color: #4b7092; font-family: inherit; font-size: 13px; margin: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Photo Tips and TechniquesPhotographic IdeasYour Shot National Geographic Taking Great PicturesKodak Top Ten Tips

1. Get to your subject's level 2. Don't be afraid of shadows. Use lighting to your advantage. 3. Use a plain background. 4. Use a flash outdoors. 5. Get close to your subject without using the zoom. 6. Take Vertical pictures. 7. Use the rule of thirds. 8. Know how far your flash range is. 9. Lock the focus for the most crisp image. 10. Be a picture director - set up your subject the way that you want.

===<span style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-size: 13px; margin: 0px 0px 1.5em; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Item 5 Macro Shots: ===

<span style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-size: 13px; margin: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Read and surf Frank's Macro Shot website, take time to view some of his great macro shots of the different bugs. Use what you learned from Frank's website to answer the questions. <span style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-size: 13px; margin: 0px 0px 1.5em; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span class="c5" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-size: 13px; margin: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; color: #4b7092; font-family: inherit; font-size: 13px; margin: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Frank’s Macro Shots
 * 1) <span style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-size: 13px; margin: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">A macro shot is a magnified photo, or ** “photomacrography” ** . Macro photography is like taking a magnifying glass to a subject to make it life-size or larger than life before snapping a photo. Taking macro photos does not involve using any zoom to get closer to your subject, but macro refers to the true magnification of the lens.
 * 2) <span style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-size: 13px; margin: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Macro photography steps: 1) Set your camera to macro mode (you can also use additional equipment like lenses and filters if you'd like) . 2) Stabilize your camera to minimize or eliminate movement. Use a tripod if possible. 3) Place yourself in front of your subject as close as possible without disturbing the scene. 4) Make sure your camera meter and focus is where you want to be able to execute the perfect shot. 5) Be patient and snap when ready!
 * 3) <span style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-size: 13px; margin: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Macro is used to bring to life a new, closer look at the world in front of us.
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 * 6) <span style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-size: 13px; margin: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Classroom Projects using Macro Photography:
 * Show students Frank's website in conjunction with a science lesson on insects. Assign students either individually or in groups to gather 5 different macro photos of bugs and make posters or a Power Point presentation about insects.
 * Macro photography would be a great tool in helping teach about different textures. When teaching younger students about the five senses, you can bring in close Macro shots of different textures. After looking at the images, students can discuss how each would feel to touch.
 * Teach shapes with younger children by going around the room and snapping Macro shots of the various shapes that students can find.
 * After a lesson on Geometry, assign students to take photographs of angles of varying degrees found around their community.

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