The digital camera can provide assistance during cooperative activities

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Translated from the original French RECITDP document here:
http://www.recitdp.qc.ca/article.php3?id_article=135

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Title: The digital camera can provide assistance during cooperative activities.

Cycle: Elementary: Cycle 3
            High School: Cycle 1 and 2

Broad areas of learning: To be determined according to context.

Cross-Curricular Competencies: Cooperate with others

Subject Area:  Physical Education and Health.

Competency:  Interacts with others in different physical activity settings.


Description:

This project allows students to observe one another’s performances within a collective activity.  For instance, after a group of students form a pyramid, one student will take a picture of the formation. This will allow the performers of the pyramid to view themselves and apply modification to realize a better pyramid. The students will learn, observe and discuss as a group which aspects of their pyramid need to be improved or kept before trying to perform a better pyramid.

How to realize this project:

1-    Several digital cameras should be accessible to the class.
2-    Take a picture of the group’s performance.
3-    Allow the students to view, observe and discuss their performance.
4-    Allow students to use the device when needed to help them improve their performance.

Equipment needed:

-    Handheld device (pocket PC, palm) or
-    Digital camera

Added value:

-    The students become more familiar with using various technologies.
-    The students can see themselves in action, which can allow for adjustments to their performance.
-    The students can discuss the aspects of their performance that they want to keep or improve on.

For more information:

The digital camera a tool that can improve static positions