Journal 4: "If You Give a Kid a Video Camera . . .;"

Campbell, L. O. (2012). If you give a kid a video camera. Living and Learning, 30-33. Retrieved from http://www.iste.org/learn/publications/learning-and-leading/February-2012.asp
   
     I really love the idea of using video cameras in the classroom. I think it is a great way for students to work together and also share with each other their findings. I feel like this would open conversation in the classroom and also provide room for feedback from other students. I think that video recording makes children want to be more creative about what they are doing. This would result in greater understanding of the material because the student was actively engaged and interested in the material. It is something that they would remember for more than just a few weeks. I like the idea of using the camera for all subjects; no matter what the curriculum is, a teacher could find a way to incorporate the video cameras.
    My questions were how would I keep children responsible for the video cameras? The article addressed that by explaining that the children would check out/in the video cameras each time.  Many classrooms and school libraries have video cameras or ipod/ipads for rent with parent/guardian approval.  By checking out equipment, the school can keep track of the cameras and children can be monitored.
    My next question is what if there was damage from a student to the camera? Would the student/parent be held responsible for the fund to repair or replace the camera? I can see there being a problem with funding for the cameras themselves as well as who is held responsible for cost of repairs.  In order to check out equipment, parents/guardians would need to have signed a permission form stating they would be responsible for any damages.