Implications and Teaching Opportunities for Camera Use in Teaching and Learning

Part A
Every day technology is becoming more advance. From the statistics given by Zogby Analytics it is clear to see that. In schools, technology is being used way more than it ever has. From personal experience, I've seen several elementary teachers use their phones in the classroom. How much is too much? Students use technology to research topics, write papers, and create presentations. It is very important, but are we watching everything they do? Are our students playing games instead of learning? Cell phones and technology can help open a classroom to many opportunities, but it can also lead to distraction.
What would you think if you walked into a classroom and saw everyone, including the teacher, on the cell phone or a tablet? Do you think they are all working on what they are supposed to? Cell phones and tablets can be a big distraction in the classroom. Some students may not be able to concentrate on all their work and try to spend most of their time with technology. This is definitely something that needs to be observed and moderated.



Part B
•Students will use tablet/smart phone and take pictures of things in nature they see outside and describe them. •Students can use tablet/smart phone to take pictures of books they are reading and create a presentation. •Take pictures and students and compare/contrast •Create videos of students acting out book/play •Create a movie made by the students (creative writing)