The following equipment was purchased some time ago for sharing among groups of Early
Years Nursery, and other Pre-School settings as part of the Scottish Borders ICT
Early Years ICT Strategy.
Details Sony Cybershot
Digital Camera and HP Photosmart 7960 Printer
These particular models
have been superceded, and there are many very suitable Digital cameras
available for education. Basically - how much or how little do you want to
pay ?
Click here to see the
wide range of digital cameras and camcorders available from RM |
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What is this equipment ?
Sony DSC-P43 Cybershot Digital Camera with Smart Zoom, Real Imaging
Processor, takes short MPEG movies. built-in microphone, re-chargeable
batteries and charger with mains lead, 16MB memory stick supplied.
Where can I see this ?
Contact the Early Years ICT Strategy Trainers, or L Marron
Possible suppliers, costs
(approximate)
High Street stores such as PC World. Cost approximately £120.
Enquiries
Early Years ICT Strategy Trainers, or L Marroni, Melrose Education Centre
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What is this equipment ?
Hewlett Packard P7960 Photo Printer. Accommodates memory sticks from
a variety of different digital camera types. No computer connection
required. Take the memory stick from the camera and insert into the
printer for fast transfer and printing of photos in sizes, amounts of your
choice.
Where can I see this ?
Contact the Early Years ICT Strategy Trainers, or L Marroni, Melrose
Education Centre
Possible suppliers, costs (approximate)
High Street stores such as PC World. Printer cost approximately £199
Replacement i
Enquiries
Early Years ICT Strategy Trainers, or L Marroni, Melrose Education Centre
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| The rate at which
digital cameras are developing, with new models coming on to the market,
with ever more features at reasonable prices, makes it very difficult to
maintain this page. Digital cameras are also becoming smaller and smaller.
This is not necessarily helpful for young children, and schools should
think about the users of a camera, and consider:- robustness, the size of
buttons, ease of grip etc as well as the technical features. Most digital
still cameras will also take small amounts of video film, which can be
very usefully inserted into PowerPoint presentations.
Click here to see the wide range of digital cameras and camcorders
available from RM |
Teaching Ideas
Digital images and their manipulation, is becoming an essential skill for
teachers. Images can be used very productively and imaginatively in programmes
such as these.
Comic Life, MS Photostory, Photopeach (www,photopeach.com),
Glow
Essential skills for teachers
and pupils is to know how to re-size (usually make smaller !) digital images.
Find the Helpsheets nos 22, 22a and 22b here.
Resources (older materials)
Introduction |
Introductory Booklet 'Getting
Started with your Sony Cybershot and HP Photosmart Printer'.
Spiral bound illustrated booklet for introductory training sessions,
circulated by SBC with every printer and camera. (Author J King) |
Quick
Helpsheet |
One page to of 'Quick training
points to cover' for Early Years Masterclass Trainers |
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"Early Learning - Forward
Thinking" - The ICT Strategy for Early Years.
(Materials circulated to all
pre-school settings in SBC) |
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