My kindergartener and second graders would need no training on iPad nor
iPhone. They both are accomplished users. Their Mom is a teacher at their
school, btw.
On Sun, Dec 29, 2019 at 8:20 PM David Young <dsy@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
Sonny, Aram:Regards,
Thanks for your thoughts. The 4 to 7 class does not bother me 9thogh
perhaps it should), but the k-3 class scares the hell out of me!
They will be learning how to use the iPad (I've never touched one!) a
couple of days before I turn up. My job is to, as Sonny said, is to "show
them how to see pictures that are not snaps of each other".
And I'm to do it in a half-hour - 40 minutes max!
As the iPads are borrowed from another school district, I'm unsure whether
they will have them at class time.
The only good bit, that I can see, is that their teachers will also attend
the slightly longer 4-7 class, so they can go over all of it with their
kids, as needed.
David.
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 with
iPads, 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.
Cutting down my basic photography course, from 4 hours to 1, for kids
in grades 4 through 7 is not really difficult. And they don't need
aything bu the basics.
But they also want me to teach a course for K through 3. The
attention span of this group has me concerned.
Are there any teachers here, who can give me some help on how to
get/keep the attention of such young people?
On or off list, all replies gratefully received.
David.
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