Digital Photography and Special Needs Students

Again, another interesting resource explaining the benefits of photography in the special needs classroom. I like how the article explains that the camera helps touch on one of the five senses and can be used to reinforce a concept taught in class. A student who has difficulty in verbalizing can use the camera to take pictures of images. For example, if I were teaching a lesson on shapes I could have the special learner (perhaps with the help of a parent volunteer) take pictures of example shapes found throughout the classroom. Plus, it would be fun! Kids are exposed to cameras at home and on special events; they would just love to use one.