Re: Point & shoot cameras

[MichaelHughes7A@xxxxxxx]

In a message dated 22/05/2009 23:36:13 GMT Daylight Time, dd-b@xxxxxxxx writes:

And, the really big important issue -- the feedback loop gets stretched
across *days*.  The kids mostly won't remember what they did when the film
comes back, so making the association between choices and results will
require more focus and concentration.  I think this issue dominates in
choosing how to introduce gradeschool kids to photography.

This issue is not as big as it may seem  Asda aka. Walmart will process film to CD within the hour making same day feedback possible. A further point is that the conduct of interesting science experiments can be complimented by the  practice of writing and  record keeping skills. With simple cameras the 'shooting diary' can be quite simple but can prepare  the ground for a habit of a lifetime.

 

Michael