Digital Scavenger Hunts: An Interactive Method of Instruction
Use of technology in the world of education has without a doubt been on the rise since the late 1990s. Today most schools have at least one computer lab, and most even have a few computers for use in each classroom. Most colleges and universities now require pre-service educators to take at least one technology course.
Everyday new pieces of technology, from Iphones to new Windows operating systems, are being added to our ever-increasing repertoire of modern conveniences. Teachers today must be tech-savvy in order to keep students actively engaged in both "their" world, and "our" world (the world of educators and academia).
Through the use of digital photography, for example, teachers can help students demonstrate their understanding of subjects in a way that is interesting and relevant to them and their lives. On this page a collection of images can be found that represents my understanding of certain words and terms, such as negative space. By giving students access to digital cameras, an educator could have students take photos of what they consider to be a "rough" texture. Through an easy, yet essential editing process, almost any upper level lesson can be brought down to an elementary level.
Everyday new pieces of technology, from Iphones to new Windows operating systems, are being added to our ever-increasing repertoire of modern conveniences. Teachers today must be tech-savvy in order to keep students actively engaged in both "their" world, and "our" world (the world of educators and academia).
Through the use of digital photography, for example, teachers can help students demonstrate their understanding of subjects in a way that is interesting and relevant to them and their lives. On this page a collection of images can be found that represents my understanding of certain words and terms, such as negative space. By giving students access to digital cameras, an educator could have students take photos of what they consider to be a "rough" texture. Through an easy, yet essential editing process, almost any upper level lesson can be brought down to an elementary level.