Reflection one: Camera, laminator, photographers
GoogleImage. (2012). Image of children play with camera. Retrieved from
8th March, 2012 (1-2 years old
children)
Children to take photos that they were interested in. They were
very happy to see their own printed photos. They opened the switch of laminator to warm it up. I took out “K”’s photos
and show them how to stuck it into the A4 laminating pouches. After my demonstration,
I helped one of them to put printed photos in the laminating pouches. I assisted
a child to hold pouches insert to the laminator after laminator’s light become
green, which means warming up was done. I realized that everybody inserted
pouch very hard at first, after the first time experience, some children knew
when should stop insert the pouch at the second time. When the machine was
processing, I asked them to go to the other side and pick up the completed pouching
picture, some children pulled the pouch out at once when the pouch just came
out a little bit, I stopped them and said, the machine was not finished yet,
you should wait for the whole pouch came out. This measure was working for the
children in a very good result and they all completed the laminated photos
independently.
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| photos were taken by children |
“Technology is the making, usage, and knowledge of
tools, machines, techniques, crafts, systems or methods of organization in
order to solve a problem or perform a specific function” (Wikipedia, 2012). In the process of using camera and laminator, the children found a way of keeping their memories, pictures
and scenery that they were interested in. Also, camera and laminator are performing
a specific function. In the couple of weeks study, I learned that technology
includes digital and non digital, camera and laminator are digital technology. I
notice the children learned some skills from these two activities, for example,
they learned how to use digital camera to take photos and use non-digital
laminator to protect their own photos.
During these two activities,
I realize the children are interested in taking photos, and I am happy to see how
they learn to use the laminator with my demonstration. I think they can feel
confident when they did ICT successfully.
In addition, during the process of photo
taking and laminating production, it enabled the children to select their own
view and preference in order to develop the creativity and practice ability.
And also I realize that let the children play hi-tech equipment can definitely
enhance their identity and self-esteem factors, which can provide many
independence-thinking abilities (Warren, 1999). Te Whāriki
states that children should confidence to learn and develop their ability and
perspective to gain new knowledge and skills in order to survive in the world
(Ministry of Education, 1996).
Reflect on “N” likes bus. I conclude that ICT
plans an important role to attract student’s attention so that children are
motivated to play with things that real interest them, hardware show more
children’s interest (Warren, 1999).
What else, ICT can support children with
special learning needs, for example, the children need to have some
extracurricular activities to develop their high level of study. In my
practicum experiences, I found teacher really pay attention to the children’s
choice, which reflected children’s different areas development. Let children
feel confident and belong to the centre, also that can develop their
independence. High level of involvement in self-chosen activities (Julia, 2009).
Reference
GoogleImage. (2012). Image of children playing with laminator. Retrieved from
Julia, B. (2009). Using ICT in the
Foundation Stage. Retrieved 2009, from
Warren, B. (1999). “ I can do it” software. New York: ProQuest Education Journals
Wikipedia. (2012). Technology. Retrieved 9
March 2012, from
I like your reflection topic—Camera, laminator, photographer, which makes me link to Camera, action, Wiggles. Interesting! In your reflection, I am interest in children using camera to take photos, which made me think what are in children’s eyes and what they are interested in, how we teachers stand in children’s perspectives to understand what they really like or want, then we can focus on children’s interests to make program plan for their learning.
ReplyDeleteI am also quite interested in the process that children learn to access the laminator. First, they have to put their photos into the pouches properly and wait the green light on, and then put in the laminator machine to finish the whole process. During this process, children learned following the rules to do things, which will foster a good habit to do things with rules in a child’s life. Also, when children try a new skill, they have to be more practical to master the new skills until they get to use to it. This is a very good learning process for children to work with technology.
Meanwhile, children gained the confidence from taking photos and using laminator, which foster the sense of I can do things, and feel sense of achievement. This reflection really gave me good thinking.
Kia Ora, Caroline!
ReplyDeleteGreat use of high-technology equipment! As well as a good practice for children to develop skills and confidence with media, in this case, cameras that can be used for expressing a mood or a feeling or for representing information through taking pictures (Ministry of Education, 1996, p.80).
Same as Carrie above, I enjoyed the process of children learning to use the laminator as well. I think it is very good that you involved children in this process. I liked the way you assisted and scaffolded the children during the process. From your description, I can see how you supported the children to develop from 'don't know how to' to 'managing well' using the laminator. It was a valuable learning experience where the children developed their technology skills.
Excellent work! Tino pai!
References:
Ministry of Education. (1996). Early Childhood Curriculum Te Whāriki: He whāriki mātauranga mo nga mokopuna o Aotearoa .Wellington: Learning Media.
That’s a good example of using the camera and laminator in the early childhood center. Normally, for the safety thinking (laminator is very hot) teachers will take photos and laminate pictures all by themselves. Children will be excited involve in the process of laminating. I think children must enjoy taking pictures by them selves. Your encouragement will be very supportive, because you give them more confidence in arranging and controlling the high-tech equipment.
ReplyDeleteI think especially for the boys, they are really interested in the high-tech inventions. I have a suggestion that you can teach children to edit their pictures by Photoshop. And try to make a story or a book for children. Children can involve in the whole process of editing, printing and laminating. After that all of the children can share the story at the mat-time. It would be a wonderful experience in their memory.