NDCE and Education

Since beginning this course I have been trying to bridge the connection between the photograph information we have been learning about and lessons that I teach in my classes. I have come to the realization that the importance of NDCE is not necessarily about just pictures, but about what emotions you can evoke from creating the pictures and experiences. I never thought of all of the detail that goes into taking a compelling picture: narration, storytelling, meaning, etc. This rings true for lesson plans as well. Students are definitely more willing to learn if you are able to capture their mind in the beginning of the lesson. This could be through a number of different things such as poetry, discussions, video clips, stories, etc. The whole point of designing these compelling experiences through photography is to create a piece that tells a story and can connect to a person through their emotions, feelings, and possible past experiences. As teachers it is our responsibility to give life to the ideas and concepts that we are teaching. The easiest way that I have found to do this is by trying to connect to my students on an emotional level. I am excited to see what the rest of this class has to offer. I'm definitely no photographer, but I am having an exciting time learning about NDCE.