Experiencing (from) the inside – Mediated perspectives in kindergartens

Authors

  • Ingvard Bråten   Western Norway University of Applied Sciences https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0060-2047
  • Jon Øivind Hoem Western Norway University of Applied Sciences

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.7577/formakademisk.4637

Keywords:

digital images, spherical media, microscope, 360-images, kindergarten

Abstract

This paper presents a case study of preservice kindergarten teachers’ use of new form of digital imagery. The paper introduces spherical cameras and digital microscopes and discusses their affordances when introduced in practical use in in teacher education and in kindergartens. The use in kindergartens was introduced through a class of 34 teacher students in kindergarten education. The students were special­izing in Arts and design at Western Norway University of Applied Sciences. The use of images from spherical cameras and digital microscopes is discussed and analysed, based on data from student responses through two questionnaires, group presentations and discussions in class, and an analysis of various media material produced by students.

Author Biographies

Ingvard Bråten,   Western Norway University of Applied Sciences

Associate Professor

                                       

Jon Øivind Hoem, Western Norway University of Applied Sciences

Associate Professor (PhD) 

                                                                                                    

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Published

2021-12-29

How to Cite

Bråten, I. ., & Hoem, J. Øivind. (2021). Experiencing (from) the inside – Mediated perspectives in kindergartens . FormAkademisk, 14(4). https://doi.org/10.7577/formakademisk.4637

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