Digital+Camera!

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**Descriptive Reflection**
There's a lot to do, remember, and see. I think a digital camera is just what I needed! It has been really nice to be able to take a trip with the kids and let them capture the images that fascinate them. An even better advantage to using a digital camera for instruction is being able to pull up the artifacts of their learning and let them drive the reflective discussion. That's why we think the use of a digital camera in class is so nice! My students used the photostory software to practice chronicling with pictures. The first assignment was to search the Internet to locate images that depict moments in African American history. We discussed the concept of intellectual property and copyright laws. Then, they were able to take and organize photographs into a project that reflected their learning and experiences. Description: > > media type="custom" key="3799181" > The Student Technology Standards that were addressed,were... > ** Standard 3.0 – Technology for Learning and Collaboration ** : Use a variety of technologies for learning and collaboration  > > ** A. Learning select and use technology tools to enhance learning ** > a) Use technology tools, including > software and hardware, from a > range of teacher-selected options > to learn new content or reinforce > skills > **B. Encourage Collaboration ** > b) Use technology tools to > exchange ideas with > individuals or groups outside > of the school community > ** C. Increase Productivity ** > b) Create new documents to > complete learning > assignments and demonstrate > new understanding > f) Collect, manipulate, analyze, > and display data and > information using tools, such > as calculators and computers Access, evaluate, process and apply information efficiently and effectively. || 1. Identify, locate, retrieve and differentiate among a variety of electronic sources of information using technology. 2. Evaluate information critically and competently for a specific purpose. 3. Organize, categorize and store information for efficient retrieval. 4. Apply information accurately in order to solve a problem or answer a question. ||
 * 1) Students took pictures on a field trip and created a photostory as a reflective activity. media type="custom" key="3957399"
 * 2) Students assembled a project about the Civil Rights movement and civil disobedience. media type="custom" key="3803915"
 * 3) My project explains how the Shakespeare club got started and highlights a lesson with the travelling troop called, Bill's Buddies. media type="custom" key="3799349"
 * **I. Information Access, Evaluation,**
 * Processing and Application**
 * **II. Communication**

**A.** **Use technology effectively and appropriately to interact electronically.**

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 * B. Use technology to communicate information in a variety of formats.**

1. Use telecommunications to collaborate with peers, parents, colleagues, administrators and/or experts in the field.

1. Select appropriate technologies for a particular communication goal. 2. Use productivity tools to publish information. 3. Use multiple digital sources to communicate information online. ||
 * **V. Integrating Technology into the Curriculum **
 * and Instruction**

1. Assess students’ learning/ instructional needs to identify the appropriate technology for instruction. 2. Evaluate technology materials and media to determine their most appropriate instructional use. 3. Select and apply research-based practices for integrating technology into instruction. 4. Use appropriate instructional strategies for integrating technology into instruction. 5. Select and use appropriate technology to support content-specific student learning outcomes. <span style="font-size: 9pt; font-family: 'Arial Narrow'; msobidifontfamily: 'Arial Narrow'; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt; mso-list: Ignore; msofareastfontfamily: 'Arial Narrow'; msolist: Ignore;">6. Develop an appropriate assessment for measuring student outcomes through the use of technology. <span style="font-size: 9pt; font-family: 'Arial Narrow'; msobidifontfamily: 'Arial Narrow'; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt; mso-list: Ignore; msofareastfontfamily: 'Arial Narrow'; msolist: Ignore;">7. Manage a technology-enhanced environment to maximize student learning. ||
 * Design, implement and assess learning**
 * experiences that incorporate use of technology**
 * in a curriculum-related instructional activity to**
 * support understanding, inquiry, problem solving,**
 * communication and/or collaboration.** ||