Digital+Tools


 * Explore with Digital Tools

Digital Camera

Pictures of Real World Print** Take digital pictures of print found on signs and labels that are an everyday part of children's world. Put together an environmental print book or use the photos to illustrate skills being learned such as Bus Stop for short /u/ words.
 * Pictures of Children** Take digital pictures of your students and use them for word walls, center sorting games, alphabet books, All About Me, About the Author pages, graphs, to show growth from the beginning of the year to the end, story rebus, student of the week....the ideas are endless. Keep a page of all the students in your publishing center so children can use them for activities.
 * Pictures of People, Places, and Things**

[|Why Use a Digital Camera in the Classroom?] Many ideas for lessons and activities using the digital camera. [|Smile! Digital Cameras Can Make Your Day] If you can use a camera, you can use a digital camera… so, what are you waiting for? Included: More than a dozen easy activities for using digital cameras in the classroom. [|Ideas for Using the Digital Camera in the Early Learning Classroom] [|Digital Cameras in the Primary Classroom]


 * Digital Handheld Microscope**

The microscope lets young children actively explore and encourages language opportunities that come with involvement. In addition to supporting curiosity and scientific investigation with students of all ages, it provides an environment for the introduction and use of academic and content-area language. Learning vocabulary in this natural manner allows children to understand and use words in context, cementing their understanding. For children with limited English proficiency, the use of tools such as the microscope provides a shared background of experience and language with classmates.
 * Digital microscopes** display high-quality magnified images on the computer screen. The lightweight, handheld device connects to the computer with a cable, allowing children to take the microscope to nearby objects.

ProScope Easy Start Guide ProScope Users Guide ProScope Software Guide What is it? Powerpoint****


 * Digital Video Camera**