Monday, October 13, 2014

Implications and Teaching Opportunities for Camera Use in Teaching and Learning

Part A

The information given by Dr. Strange in the Class Blog was very interesting, but also very true. Almost everyone I know has a smartphone and 90% of those people have an iPhone. Most of my friends never let their phone out of their sight. Individuals are starting to get phones at a younger age than ever before. Most elementary school students know how to work a smartphone and even have their own. I think it is important that teachers start to incorporate using a smart phone or iPhone in their classrooms.

Most teachers shun the idea of students using their phone in the classroom, while they allow computers and laptops. It's very interesting to me that "68% say they would prefer to use their smartphone instead of their laptop or personal computer for personal use." This could be a sign for teachers that things need to change. Teachers should be open to students using their smartphone in the classroom. Whether it be to look up information, take pictures for class, or even to FaceTime another student. There are so many ways that teachers could incorporate using a smartphone into their lesson plans.

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Part B

Here are a few ways students could use their smartphones,and tablet with camera during class.

1. FaceTime another student in their class, or even across the world.

2. Take pictures of objects for a project or class lesson.

3. Check the class blog if they have one.

4. Text their teacher and/or other students in their class for questions or information.

5. Email teachers and other students.

6. Visit the Alabama Virtual Library.

7. Use photos taken on their tablet to create an iMovie trailer.

8. Have students take pictures of certain objects at home and share during class.

1 comment:

  1. I think that smartphones can be a very valuable tool in the classroom. In my K classroom, I use my phone a lot for taking pictures for projects and for making videos of our learning. Older students could do that as part of their learning. We have to remember that smartphones are a TOOL in school, not a toy. It is also important to keep in mind current brain research regarding learning with technology. It has been shown that we use more of our brains when we take notes by hand than with a computer. Some profs are now banning computers in their lectures. As a prof of mine said (many years ago) - moderation in all things.

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