Use of digital cameras in the classroom.

Within the classroom of various content areas, the typical technologies that teachers use are smart boards, power point presentations, etc. But what about technologies  that are not as widely used? What type of role do they play in the classroom and how can students benefit from them? One item that I feel would embrace these concepts is the use of a digital camera in the classroom.  For example, in my subject areas of Italian and Spanish, digital cameras would be able to be used in many ways. I would have my students take pictures of Italian cultural items such as food, fashion, etc. and then do a project explaining their important role within Italian culture.  This would be a fun assignment because its not only embracing language and cultural skills but also creativity and artistic skills as well.