Digital+and+Video+Cameras

=**__TECHNOLOGY IN THE CLASSROOM:__** Digital and Video Cameras=

Technology is an ever growing entity. Although some may fear the unknown, we should in fact embrace digital technology. Below we have shared links and ideas to help teachers incorporate digital and video cameras in the classroom for a little extra fun or to enhance the way students can learn. Enjoy.

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**Cool Ideas to Use Flip Videos in the Class**
- Narrated field trips with students serving as guides - Interviewing other students, staff or community members - Digital storytelling projects - Capturing science as it happens - Demonstrating experiments - Students sharing "their world" - Taping presentations and reports - Record plays for parents who missed - Record field trips for students who couldn't attend - Live web feed from principal to classrooms

A cool idea to have a video of the teacher covering the main lesson or side projects on a website so that any student who misses a day in class or parent who wants to understand what their child is learning can watch at home and help with homework. []

Cool website to make video/photo presentations for students with great editing capabilities. []

Great Website with Free Teaching with Technology Lists
Supplies and resources for education are not always free. The two links below have listed websites that are free to use for teachers to look at for ideas with teaching with technology. [] []

**Using a Digital Camera in the Classroom**
* Use a series of pictures to give steps and visual instructions. This is a great tool for primary and special needs students.
 * Create photo vocabulary cards for your ESL and SPED students.
 * Zoom in on an object until you are unable to tell what it is. Have students guess the mystery object as a lesson introduction or a creative writing prompt.
 * Tape a student's photo next to their name on their desk, so that other students and substitutes learn names.
 * Take your photo to send to the students before school starts as a "Welcome to ___ grade!" postcard.
 * Use a digital camera to create digital copies of student work when a scanner is not available.
 * Send students in small groups around the school on a scavenger hunt. For example, kindergartners may take pictures of objects that begin with a "B", or fourth graders may take pictures of objects that make acute, right and obtuse angles.
 * Students can create animated videos at Flux Time Studio. They are able to save their videos and share them with others! Great for lessons where students should teach students.

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=Additional facts and information on digital and video cameras=

//**Digital camera and video manufacturers**//
[] Canon is one of the world's leaders in digital cameras and equipment for both professionals and soccer moms. This site contains all equipment for cameras, video, and development. [] Nikon is another power player in the digital world. A leader in the optics market and digital media field.

//**Digital camera and video history and training sites / workshops**//
[] Santa Fe Photographic Workshops offers state-of-the-art photographic education that supports participants of all levels.• We share our passion for photography, offering world-renowned instructors, cutting-edge technology, and dedicated staff.• We are committed to excellence, teaching both the technical and creative aspects of photography.• We provide a supportive, inspirational community where our participants build confidence in achieving their photographic goals both personally and professionally.

[] This site gives the history of digital imaging from 1951 through today. Believe it or not, in digital camera history the camera was invented way back in 1951 when the first first video tape recorder (VTR) captured live images from television cameras, converted those images into electrical (digital) impulses, and saved the images onto magnetic tape. Technology marched on and in 1956 the VTR technology was perfected and television shows were no longer forced to be broadcast live. During the 1960’s space race NASA began using digital signals to map the surface of the moon. These digital images were beamed back to earth and enhanced using computers. [] The Digital Pro (James Canterbury) has spent the last 25 years training Consumers, Police Officers and Plastic Surgeons to use digital cameras and improve their photography.

Digital Camera Workshops & Audio Video Training CD
All of the Digital Photography workshops are single classes offered on Thursday evenings, or Saturday mornings and afternoon for those taking the intermediate-SLR class. Most include the companion Audio-Video CD. Current locations include: Medford, Bend, Portland, Beaverton, Albany, Eugene, and Springfield Oregon.Basic Digital “How to Workshop” 2 hrs. Computer and Photo Software Workshop 1.5 hrs. Intermediate -SLR Workshop 1.5 hrs.

[] *The NYIP is an amazing online school for learning about photography. Tuition is relatively low for all the training you will receive. More than enough time is allowed for lessons and assignments. The school allow x number of months for graduation so you can set your own pace. The New York Institute of Photography is Your Photography School Whether you want to become a professional photographer or simply enhance your skills and take better photographs, NYIP's home study photography courses will help. For over 100 years, we have trained people to become better photographers. As the world's largest and oldest photography school, we've produced more successful photographers than any other school in the world. [|Find out more about our great courses], or browse our free photography tips and how-to articles.Read more at [|New York Institute of Photography] [|http://www.nyip.com/#ixzz1bEruRLUG] Start a class blog on Kidblog, or let your students each have their own teacher-moderated blog. Students can discuss concepts, pose questions, and interact with each other. Settings allow for a safe web experience. [|//www.kidblog.com//]

Use ePals to connect to another classroom in the state, country, or even world! Students can do various projects with their long-distance peers or simply communicate to each other like pen pals. [|//www.epals.com//]