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Educational Technology; Elementary Secondary Education; Evaluation Criteria; Photographic Equipment; Technology Integration; Visual Learning

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This paper discusses the use of digital cameras in K-12 education. Examples are provided of the integration of the digital camera and visual images into: reading and writing; science, social studies, and mathematics; projects; scientific experiments; desktop publishing; visual arts; data analysis; computer literacy; classroom atmosphere; and assessment. Advantages and disadvantages of using the digital camera in the instructional process are described, and considerations when purchasing digital cameras for the K-12 classroom are summarized, including viewfinders, storage, resolution, lenses, software, virtual reality, and computer applications. World Wide Web sites for more information on the digital camera are listed. (MES) Note:The following two links are not-applicable for text-based browsers or screen-reading software. Show Hide Full Abstract

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Administrator Attitudes; Beginning Teachers; Computer Software Evaluation; Computer Software Selection; Computer Uses in Education; Educational Media; Educational Technology; Elementary Secondary Education; Higher Education; Institutional Characteristics; Media Specialists; Preservice Teacher Education; Principals; School Size; Teacher Competencies

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This study investigated how school principals and media specialists in elementary and secondary schools perceive the preparation of pre-service teachers regarding media and technology and specific skills that should be required of beginning teachers. A survey instrument was administered to 83 principals and 83 media specialists employed at schools in Georgia. Principals and media specialists were not selected from the same building. Responses were received from 55 principals and 53 media specialists. Findings indicated that both groups felt that beginning teachers should be able to demonstrate skills in media and technology and that emphasis should be placed on computer literacy and the ability to operate and use computer software programs in the classroom. Responses by principals employed in small school systems indicated that less emphasis be placed on demonstration of production skills using technology. Close analysis of the media specialists' responses found that small school system specialists felt that the operation of a camcorder was more important than to those in middle or large sized systems. In addition, both groups felt that ability to select, use, and integrate appropriate instructional software in the curriculum was an important skill for beginning teachers to demonstrate. (Contains 18 references.) (JB) Note:The following two links are not-applicable for text-based browsers or screen-reading software. Show Hide Full Abstract

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