Abstract
Digital cameras are increasingly being used in educational settings for young children. In fact, more researchers are including photography activities into research involving children. This paper aims to describe how young children (aged six years) learned to use digital cameras and practiced composing photographs. Data were collected through photos taken by the children, video recordings and conversations with the children. This study shows the capability of children to be photographers and the potential of using photography in learning as well as in research involving young children. The introductory phase, practice session, guidelines and safety precautions used in this study can be a reference point for teachers, children and researchers willing to integrate the usage of digital cameras for learning and research purposes.
Highlights
Young children are exposed to visual images in many different ways since born, through watching television, reading and listening to story books, viewing digital photos, and noticing images in their surroundings
This study shows the capability of children to be photographers and the potential of using photography in learning as well as in research involving young children
This article documents the learning experiences of a group of young children including the challenges they encountered while operating the cameras
Summary
Young children are exposed to visual images in many different ways since born, through watching television, reading and listening to story books, viewing digital photos, and noticing images in their surroundings. The children were asked to name the tools or devices used to produce the photographs shown to them. The children identified cameras as the tool used to produce various types of photographs. The researcher continued with showing the children a digital camera. The children asked if they could use the cameras to take photos. The researcher agreed to allow the children to have the cameras in their hand, but must first recognize the parts of the cameras, learn how the cameras functioned, and most importantly to follow the rules and safety precaution when having the cameras in hand
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