Learning Connections: I Can See Me: Webcams in the Classroom by Timothy J. Frey, Abby L. Houlton & Elizabeth D. Gruis
APA Citation:
Frey, T. J., Houlton, A. L., & Gruis, E. D. (2010, November). Learning Connections: I Can See Me: Webcams in the Classroom. Learning and Leading in Technology, 36-37.
Summary:
This is an article about how webcams can be used as helpful tools for students in the classroom. Videos are used to capture a student’s attention and the use of webcams can provide the same thing but can also help improve a student’s ability to read aloud. The idea is that a student records him/herself reading a text and reviews the video independently. The recording allows students to see their own error patterns, fix the errors, and then see the new and improved performance over time. Students readily engage in these activities, and seeing themselves on the screen provides ongoing motivation to improve performance on the targeted skills. They have used a similar procedure for students who need to work on other performance based skills like, listening comprehension, oral language, and spelling.
Question #1: Can the webcams be used to communicate between students?
Yes! Students can use the webcams to do things like record their ideas and opinions about anything that has to do with school, for example up coming events or homework while connected with another student so that they can share their ideas.
Question #2 How can teachers get parents on board with the web cam idea?
Parents may feel concerned with the personalization of webcaming because students are technically being seen by other students via the Internet and that can be dangerous. I would suggest to parents to view the webcam content before the student participates. Also it is important for teachers to be informing their students of the importance of being safe online and just as any other web based material students need to know how to act appropriate.
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