Practical Lessons 1a Simple setup

This lesson went well. I used a variation on plan found at English Online, so I won't go into details of it here. This Blog was set up to show how to setup simple ICT integrated lessons.

I was using my Canon A80 as the software was already loaded on the Laptop for this. The one I usually use is a Creative PC-CAM 850, a brilliant wee camera for kids to use.

The software is Canon's browser ZX but if you are unsure try Irfanview not only free but simple to understand and has lots of features.

As you can see I just use the Whiteboard in the classroom and a recycle bin as a stand this kept it very simple and informal for the children.



You can't see the board but the kids could.


This highlights one of the problems - cables. I recommend remote systems where viable.

The children and I discussed about how it is important to watch for the cables and they decided to keep way from the cables.


You can see the Projector is connected to the Laptop and the camera was connected via USB.

The whole thing was literally at my feet and I had control of it all from my seat on the mat with the kids.

THE LEARNING.

The children worked in groups and we decided what we already knew.
Then we looked at Photos using terms like LIGHT and DARK.
Close up, Mid Shot, and Wide Angle were also discussed.

We also talked about why do people take photos. All great stuff.