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Digital Camera used for Instruction
**November 16, 2009**  The following PowerPoint/Video demonstrates the usage of the Digital Camera during Math and Science instruction by the teacher and the students.


 * Technology Standards Addressed: **
 * Teacher V ** : Integrating Technology into the Curriculum and Instruction
 * 2. Evaluate technology materials and media to determine their most appropriate instruction

Use Technology to communicate information and express ideas using various media formats. A. Use communication tools (such as e-mail, discussion boards, online conferences, Learning Management Systems, portfolios) to gather information, share ideas, and respond to questions.
 * Students IV ** : Technology for Communication and Expression
 * Grade 5:1 Select and use technology for communication

This video presentation consist of a Science lesson on Renewable and Non-renewable Resources with visuals of recycling materials. Students were not able to come to my house to see a composter. As a result, I took pictures of my compost bin along with what was growing in it and the renewable resources I used. I also demonstrated what items that were not renewable resources. The student activity was based on a Math Polygon lesson. The students identified various polygons in the classroom. I think the Digital Camera is an excellent tool that can be used outside the classroom allowing opportunities to revisit activities, which enhances instruction. I found it most useful for my population of students who have limited language comprehension and rely on visuals and sign language to communication. By using the Digital Camera, this allowed my students to put a picture to the word “Compost”. This way, my students had a better understanding what the composter is and what goes in and what can come out as the finished decomposed product.
 * Description: **
 * Personal Reflection: **

The students enjoyed creating their project of identifying the polygons in the classroom. I found it challenging to get the student video completed in the time given. My students required a lot of help in addition to student absences, snow days, holidays and testing both IEP and county assessments. All in all, I found it a great experience and I believe my students took pride in their work.

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