I agree with Aram here. Two of my grandkids are in this demographic. You
might be surprised at their ability with the iPad as a tool.
Once they convince you that they’re smarter than you, and probably more
accomplished with the iPad/iPhone as a camera, all you need to do is show
them how to see pictures that are not snaps of each other. (Though that
has possibilities)
One approach is to start with some kids drawing artwork, explore that first
as a medium, then show them that they can use the iPad to do similar art.
I’ll think on this some more, but I would start there.
SonC
On Sun, Dec 29, 2019 at 4:51 PM Aram <leica_r8@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
As I said before, not my level of expertice, in fact, one of my fears.--
I have over the year had to wander in to K-3 classrooms to show some
things, but it was terrifying. However, perhaps a few suggestions. I
don't think you are going to be able to teach "photography" per se. I
think your job might be just to show them how to work the device well
enough to get some sort of results, and then leave it up to them and
their little creative and inquisative minds, which they have in spades.
Maybe some basics of how it works, then some activities. Have them take
a picture of the person next to them as they show their funniest face,
then a serious face, then a smile, then a sad face, etc. Wander around
with them to help those who cannot get the hang of the hardware itself
for some personalized instruction, but I'll bet they catch on faster
than any adult. Then have them wander around the classroom and take
pictures of the three most interesting things they can find. If the
ipads are connected to a network projector, maybe they could then show
the rest of the kids after each assignment. If not, maybe just hold
them up so everyone can see. Make it fun. If they all can get the
hang of the mechanics, they are ready to be unleashed on the
unsuspecting population of Logan Lake.
My two cents worth from 45 years of teaching NOT K-3.
Aram
On 12/29/2019 1:58 PM, David Young wrote:
This spring, our local schools are going to outfit their students withiPads, so they can take photographs, of which prints will eventually be
made and displayed next summer, as part of the 50th anniversary of our
little town.
grades 4 through 7 is not really difficult. And they don't need aything bu
Cutting down my basic photography course, from 4 hours to 1, for kids in
the basics.
span of this group has me concerned.
But they also want me to teach a course for K through 3. The attention
get/keep the attention of such young people?
Are there any teachers here, who can give me some help on how to
On or off list, all replies gratefully received.
David.
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