More on Digital Photography

When we think about digital cameras, most of us think still photos. But Peter has reminded us that many cameras now can take video. My Nikon D90 (yes I am bragging) can take up to 5 min of straight digital video.

Digital video can be invaluable in phys-ed class to capture movements of athletes. Skiers, gymnasts, baseball batters, track and field javelin throwers can all benefit from a minute of video capturing their movements. Most will deny that they have done anything wrong. But show them the video.....

And since our project is about how students can use cameras, you can have the students do the taping.

How about in language arts class? Have students tape each other during mini presentations. A student may not be aware that they have said "um...er....okay" a thousand times during a presentation. But when you play it back they cannot deny the evidence. This helps to build better public speakers.

In Geography class: have the students plan routes where all the major turns are illustrated with photographs of the intersections. Students take the pictures.

For Drama/construction class: have the students build sets for the school play and get the students to take pictures of relevant buildings for inspiration and ideas.

For media arts: story board before a film is made. Have the students make the storyboard with digital still photos.

For media arts and language arts: have the students make a mini film (some editing required). For some students this option is FAR preferable to actually standing in front of the class. And if they demonstrate their expectations in a mini-film.....do they need to present in person?

In Latin/ancient history class: Have students take pictures of buildings which have classical/neo-classical architecture. Or pictures of statues.

In history class: have students take photos of historic sites/landmarks. Have students do a photo essay of the battle of queenston heights or the battle of chippewa creek.

In family studies classes, have students do research using digital photography into restaurant layouts, ergonomics, and effective seating. Compare menu layouts. How about fashion? Have the students put on a fashion show (remember to get permission for photographing students).

How about fun-photography. Take pictues of the back of teachers' heads and have a fund raiser to see who can guess the most heads. Or how about teachers' shoes. Do the same with students' shoes or backpacks.

Cheers,

Dan