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Cameras
(including digital cameras)
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Photos appeal to visual learners. Paired with written text, digital photos provide more details to students about a specific topic, giving them another way to conceptualize things.
Most digital cameras can be run on batteries and use memory cards. They can be easily connected to a computer though a USB port.
Digital photos can be incorporated into Inspiration. PowerPoint and other programs easily. Sound can also be attached to images so that students can click on a picture and hear information about it. |
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Cameras can be used to document an activity as it occurs. An instructor can take a photograph of a specific subject to emphasize a point or give a demonstration of how something should look at the conclusion of a project. Digital photos can be up-loaded onto BlackBoard, PowerPoint presentations and Word documents. Instructors can e-mail those presentations.
Students can use a camera to complete assignments. For example, a lab report, they can take pictures of the stages of an experiment, thus documenting it, and then insert them into the written part of the lab report. |
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Digital video cameras
(e.g. Aiptex, Digital Blue Movie Creator, Logitech QuickCam, and Digigr8)
(see example column for specific examples/websites)
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| Digital video cameras are usually multi-functional cameras designed for capturing moments anytime, anywhere. Many have built in cameras (for still photos), and audio recorders. When purchasing a digital video camera make sure to also purchase at least a 512 MB memory card. |
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| Videos clips capture the interest of the visual learner, and provide an alternative form of learning that reemphasizes the point that the instructor is making. |
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Videos can be used to highlight differences in theories, showcase a lab experiment, give a history of a topic, show testimonials from other students, distinguish between the correct and incorrect way of doing things or provide a discussion point for the class.
Students may also choose to create a video instead of a written paper or lab report. |
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| Computer cameras combine a digital zoom, built-in microphone, and high-quality sensor to create amazing videos and shoot 1.3-megapixel still photos with ease. Or add live video to Yahoo! Messenger, MSN Messenger, and AIM while you have online office hours. |
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Instructors can use this to hold virtual office hours and distance education, to invite guest speakers without having them in the actual room and to monitor and show internships/ practicums.
Students can use this tool for distance education, to speak with their instructor virtually and to demonstrate what their working on outside of class (internships, practicums, etc.) |
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