The document discusses using digital photography in the classroom. It provides guidance on how to introduce digital cameras to students safely, including establishing camera safety rules, parts of the camera, and techniques for taking photos. It also offers ideas for photo projects like taking headshots, using photos in visual charts, and creating gifts using student photos. Camera angles are explained like bird's eye view, snail's view, and eye level view. Types of shots like close-up, medium, and long are also defined. Overall, the document aims to equip teachers with simple strategies for incorporating digital photography into their lessons.

1. Creating
Shutterbugs
Digital Photography in the
Classroom
Rachel Boyd
Waiuku Primary School
http://rachelboyd.com
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2. HOW?
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3. “A picture is worth a thousand
words”
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4. Why Shutterbugs?
Creating students who are confident, skilled and
creative in using the digital camera to enhance
their learning.
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5. HOW?
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6. The Digital Camera
Don’t be afraid to
let the students
use them!
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7. Camera Safety
Rules
Co-construct, agree upon
and write these as a class.
It doesn’t matter what age
your students are.
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8. Waiuku Primary School
oseph’s Primary School, Nelson
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Parts of the Camera

9. You can also get your class to
label a “real” camera.
Just do a google image
search for the exact make
& model camera you have.
Save the image, then print
out in A3 size.
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11. To take a photograph
we need to:
★ put the lanyard around our neck
★ stand with our feet slightly apart
★ turn the camera on and make sure it is in photo shoot mode
★ Look through the screen at our object
★ press the shutter half way down to focus, and then fully down to
Jo Cooper, Nelson Central School
take the photo.
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12. Photographer Pass
Award a photographers’
pass to students who show
they can care for, and
safely use the digital
camera.
This enables them to be able
to use it independently.
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13. Lanyard
A simple but effective way of
limiting breakages.
Essential to have attached to
your digital camera with students of
all ages.
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14. Two-stage Shutter
er & Sally Russ, Nelson Central School
Press shutter down half way (listen for beep)
Hold for a second, make sure photo is focused.
Then press shutter all the way down.
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15. Review Great
Examples..
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16. http://newspix.nzherald.co.nz/
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17. http://photography.nationalgeographic.com/photography/photo-of-the-day
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18. http://www.time.com/time/potw/
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19. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/in_pictures/
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20. Camera Angles
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21. Giant’s View
Hold the camera flat and above the
object looking downwards.
Also known as “Birds eye view”
Imagine you were a towering giant looking
down at the ground.
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23. Snail’s View
Hold the camera low
to look along an object.
Imagine you were a snail slithering along the
ground.
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25. Possum’s View
Hold the camera against an object
looking upwards.
Imagine you were a
possumclimbing
up a tree.
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27. Eye Level View
Hold the camera
straight at the same
level as your eyes.
Take the photo as you see it from your level.
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29. In photography I have learnt about bird's eye view,
possum's view and snail's view. It's fascinating how there's
an eye level view. I like doing photography. Photography is
the best
~ Alison
Quotes from: http://rongoteacolourful8s.blogspot.com
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30. We are learning about photography angles.
The first one is bird's eye. You stand on a chair and take a photo.
The second one is possums. You go on your knees and take
photos by pointing the camera up.
~ Mya
Quotes from: http://rongoteacolourful8s.blogspot.com
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33. Types of Shots
Photos by Jo Cooper, Nelson Central School
Close up Shot - shows detail
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34. Types of Shots
Photos by Jo Cooper, Nelson Central School
Medium Shot - looking closer at a subject
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35. Types of Shots
Photos by Jo Cooper, Nelson Central School
Long Shot - shows a scene from a distance
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36. Types of Shots
Photos by Jo Cooper, Nelson Central School
What type of shot is right for your photo?
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37. Resource by Suzie Vesper
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38. Resource by Suzie Vesper
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39. http://www.kodak.com/global/en/corp/top10tips/index.jhtml
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40. WHAT?
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41. A smorgasbord of
simple ideas
using digital photography
that you can easily
implement in your learning
programmes.
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42. WALT take a head shot of our buddy using the digital
camera
We will know we have been successful when:
★ the photograph shows just their head and shoulders
★ our buddy is in the middle of the photograph
★ the photograph is clear
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43. Visual Charts
At the start of the year
students take head shots in
buddies to be used on visual
charts for the year.
WALT show
responsibility by
helping out our
class
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44. Digital Photgraphy Gifts
WALT create a gift
using our digital
photographs
Sally Russ’ class, Nelson Central School
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45. Artwork linked to NE book
Literacy Link “I am a Smarty Pants”
Lisa Forrest, Waiuku Primary School
WALT create an
art work based on our
book of the week
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46. Photo Symmetry
WALT show
symmetry by
sketching half of
our face
In pairs, students take a front on close up shot.
Print and guillotine in half. Using one half of the photo, students
can then sketch the other half of their face (or their buddy’s
face).
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47. Am I happy or am I sad? WALT show happy
and sad facial
expressions
Idea from Teresa Kundycki-Carrell, Nelson Central School
Take a photo of a
happy and sad
facial expression.
Carefully cut them into quarters and
assemble alternatively.
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48. Examples of how happy/sad is assembled
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49. Artistic Techniques
WALT experiment
with and use
different painting
techniques creatively
Lisa Forrest, Waiuku Primary School
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50. Portrait
Weaving
In pairs, have students take
portraits shots of each other.
Print the photos and use them
for weaving activities.
WALT use our
digital photos
to enhance
our art work
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51. Book Reviews
Cloud 9: www.theinsandouts.co.nz
WALT share our
favourite books
with others
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52. Photographic Pop Art
WALT colour our
photographs in the
pop art style of
Andy Warhol
In pairs, students take close up portrait shots.
Print, photocopy & colour in pop art style using either dye or
paint!
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53. Class Rules
WALT be
responsible for
our behaviour
Cloud 9: www.theinsandouts.co.nz
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54. Digital Collage
WALT enhance
our art work by
using our
digital photos
in creative
ways
In pairs, students take a front on close up shot.
Print and carefully cut out. Students combine with cut out
collage body/clothes pieces to create an artwork.
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55. WALT take a close up photo using the macro button
on the camera
We will know we have been successful when we:
★ turn the camera on and onto “macro” mode
★ hold the camera at arms length away from the object
★ press the shutter button half way down to focus
★When focused, keep the camera steady and press down.
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56. WALT take interesting
photos using the ‘macro’
Macro Photos function on the digital
camera
Teach students how
to use the ‘macro’
or close up function
on the camera.
Get students to go exploring around the
school in pairs taking photos of interesting
things and textures.
You could even hold a macro photography
competition!
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57. WALT take interesting
What am I? photos using the ‘macro’
function on the digital
camera
Using the macro function, students take
close up photos of parts of objects within
the classroom.
Students write a series of “What am I?” prompts to accompany their photos
and see if other class members can guess the object.
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58. Other ideas
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59. Digital trip books
WALT take effective
photos to show an
experience
On a class trip - who is usually the “photographer”?
Appoint 2 student “trip photographers”
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60. Geometry Shape Hunt
WALT identify and
classify 2D & 3D
shapes
In a geometry unit, students can hunt
for 2D & 3D shapes they find around
them & document these with a
photo.
Print and classify on A3 sheets.
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61. Ant eyes
http://mic-tiritea.wikispaces.com/Junior+Goals+and+Examples
WALT show a
different
perspective
In small groups, students imagine they are an ant and take photos
from the ant’s perspective.
Then write a creative narrative to accompany the images.
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62. Letter of the Week
WALT identify and describe
words & things that start with
our letter of the week
http://mic-whakarongo.wikispaces.com/Junior+Goals+and+Examples
Students plan
and then take
photos in pairs
or small groups
to depict the
letter of the
week.
Older classes could adapt this
and take photos to show
blend knowledge.
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63. Digital Portrait Flip Books
A great fun opportunity
for students to use and
enhance their
photography skills.
Also great for use at
the start of the year.
http://www.userfr.co.nz/slideshow.asp?id=1234
WALT carefully
take a
structured
photograph of
our buddy
Students take either portrait or full body photos in pairs.
Print the pictures, staple into a book and carefully cut to create a flip
book of all students in your class.
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64. Maori Greetings
http://mic-whakarongo.wikispaces.com/Junior+Goals+and+Examples
In small groups, students plan and
take photos of what each Maori
greeting would look like.
WALT
correctly use
Maori
Greetings
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65. Positional Language
IN
ON
WALT explain and
show different
aspects of BESIDE
positional language
Doug Proutty
BEHIND
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66. 5. Cut out the eyes.
1. Gather materials
2. Cut circle at the top. Sequencing
3. Scoop out the insides.
Doug Proutty
4. Draw the face.
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67. Personality Plus WALT show our
personality by taking
interesting photos
In pairs, students take a variety of photos around the school in an
attempt to capture and show their personality.
Review on the computer and choose the best photo.
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68. Self Management
WALT self manage and
organise ourselves in the
mornings
Students take photos showing the required
responsibilities (jobs) they need to do before
school to create a large self management wall
display in the classroom.
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70. Digi Art
WALT personalise
our art works by
using our digital
photos
The blue screening effect!
In pairs, students take photos of
each other in poses to suit the
artwork they are doing.
Print, cut out and glue onto artworks
to put students “in the picture”.
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71. Examples of
how digi art is made
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72. Your ideas...
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73. 5 Frame storytelling
is telling a story in
5 or less photo frames with no
words, just images!
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80. 1st photo: establish characters and location (setting).
http://www.flickr.com/groups/tellyourstorykids/
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81. 1st photo: establish characters and location (setting).
2nd photo: create a situation with possibilities of what might
happen.
http://www.flickr.com/groups/tellyourstorykids/
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82. 1st photo: establish characters and location (setting).
2nd photo: create a situation with possibilities of what might
happen.
3rd photo: involve the characters in the situation.
http://www.flickr.com/groups/tellyourstorykids/
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83. 1st photo: establish characters and location (setting).
2nd photo: create a situation with possibilities of what might
happen.
3rd photo: involve the characters in the situation.
http://www.flickr.com/groups/tellyourstorykids/
4th photo: build to probable outcomes.
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84. 1st photo: establish characters and location (setting).
2nd photo: create a situation with possibilities of what might
happen.
3rd photo: involve the characters in the situation.
http://www.flickr.com/groups/tellyourstorykids/
4th photo: build to probable outcomes.
5th photo: have a logical, but surprising, end.
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85. http://www.flickr.com/groups/tellyourstorykids/
Created by Hey Milly (Amanda Signal)
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86. http://www.flickr.com/groups/tellyourstorykids/discuss/72157603231517348/
Crossing the road - Rm 13, by thinkdouble2
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87. http://www.flickr.com/groups/tellyourstorykids/discuss/72157603231517348/
Crossing the road - Rm 13, by thinkdouble2
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88. http://www.flickr.com/groups/tellyourstorykids/discuss/72157603231517348/
Crossing the road - Rm 13, by thinkdouble2
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89. http://www.flickr.com/groups/tellyourstorykids/discuss/72157603231517348/
Crossing the road - Rm 13, by thinkdouble2
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90. http://www.flickr.com/groups/tellyourstorykids/discuss/72157603231517348/
Crossing the road - Rm 13, by thinkdouble2
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91. http://www.flickr.com/groups/tellyourstorykids/discuss/72157603235640229/
The Race - Rm 13, by thinkdouble2
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92. http://www.flickr.com/groups/tellyourstorykids/discuss/72157603235640229/
The Race - Rm 13, by thinkdouble2
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93. http://www.flickr.com/groups/tellyourstorykids/discuss/72157603235640229/
The Race - Rm 13, by thinkdouble2
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94. http://www.flickr.com/groups/tellyourstorykids/discuss/72157603235640229/
The Race - Rm 13, by thinkdouble2
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95. http://www.flickr.com/groups/tellyourstorykids/discuss/72157603235640229/
The Race - Rm 13, by thinkdouble2
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96. WALT tell a story using 5 images (photographs)
We will know we have been successful when:
★ We have 5 photos that tell a story
★ Our photos have a theme or story line (eg. danger)
★ We use more than 2 different photographic angles to make our photos
interesting (eg. giant’s view, possum’s view, eye-level view, snail’s view)
★ We can share and talk about our story to the group
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97. Practical
Activity
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98. WHAT
ELSE?
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99. Web 2 Tools
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100. Your Questions/ideas...
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101. More?
Information, links to
presentations, resources,
tutorials and ideas can be
found on:
http://rachelboyd.com/
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102. Thanks!
Rachel Boyd
rachelboyd@xtra.co.nz
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103. Thanks! Feel free to
contact me if I can
be of any assistance.
I’d love to see
how you’re getting
Rachel Boyd on!
rachelboyd@xtra.co.nz
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104. Image References
Image: 'Odaiba Gundam 13' http://www.flickr.com/photos/252205
Image: 'A puppie's point of view' http://www.flickr.com/photos/17927408@N07/2658913230
Image: 'pointed community' http://www.flickr.com/photos/53611153@N00/23
Image: 'Possum 03' http://www.flickr.com/photos/10789832@N00/4445781656
Image: 'five' http://www.flickr.com/photos/mhttp://www.flickr.com/groups/visualstory/discuss/72157602209143947/?search=bird
Photo credits http://www.flickr.com/groups/tellyourstorykids/
Image: 'Are you ready???' http://www.flickr.com/photos/90373251@N00/12638218
Image: 'Olympus Stylus' http://www.flickr.com/photos/44124348109@N01/2265519
Image: 'untitled' http://www.flickr.com/photos/27510834@N07/3064130149
Image: 'Eye See You' http://www.flickr.com/photos/21314760@N00/518956588
Image: 'Snail ~ 07-07-07 (3)' http://www.flickr.com/photos/43446613@N00/749366522
Image: 'Anna's Hummingbird in Flight' http://www.flickr.com/photos/36899742@N00/323258528
Image: 'Paracord Lanyard' http://www.flickr.com/photos/41139106@N00/29593025
Image: 'cyclommatus metalifer 2.0' http://www.flickr.com/photos/25725360@N05/2898482458
Image: 'A Friendly Face' http://www.flickr.com/photos/29498428@N00/4954355844
Image: 'new buggy wallpaper' http://www.flickr.com/photos/70831250@N00/3400198688
Image: 'Tomás the Shutterbug' http://www.flickr.com/photos/67945918@N00/4840440651
Image: 'makemeself' http://www.flickr.com/photos/81398303@N00/2155305173
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