Reading Together - How to Use the Talking Photo Album

Introduction

The Talking Photo Album is an engaging tool designed to enhance your experience with the Reading Together program. This innovative album allows you to capture not only photographs but also your personal insights and feelings about the books you read. Here’s how to make the most out of your Talking Photo Album.

Getting Started

When you join the Reading Together program, you will receive a disposable camera equipped with a built-in flash, ensuring it’s ready to use for your recordings. The goal is to take photos that represent your journey through the program. Here are some ideas for photos you could take:

• The parcels arriving at your home
• The moment of opening the parcels
• Where you store the books
• Your thoughts and feelings about different books

Once your photos are developed, you can choose which ones to include in your album. If you don't find the photos satisfactory, feel free to use drawings or notes instead.

Using the Talking Photo Album

The Talking Photo Album has a straightforward design. It features a front cover, allowing you to add any photo or illustration you like. Inside, there are 20 photo slots for your images. Additionally, there’s a section on the back that provides instructions on how to operate the album.

Recording Your Thoughts

Your album comes with a built-in voice recorder. Here’s how to use this feature:

1. Power On: Flip the switch to turn on the recorder; a green light will indicate it is functioning.
2. Record: Press the silver button to begin recording. You can find an individual button for each page where you can share your thoughts.
3. Stop Recording: Press the button again to stop. Make sure to save your recording as indicated by a flashing red light.
4. Repeat: You can repeat this process for each of the 20 pages in the album.
5. Listening Back: To hear your recordings, simply press the button.

After you’ve received your book parcels, a researcher will come to help you go through the album and listen to your insights. Upon completion, you are free to keep the album and use it as you wish.

We hope you have a delightful experience using the Talking Photo Album, and we look forward to hearing your thoughts and reviews about the Reading Together program.

Keyword

• Talking Photo Album
• Reading Together program
• Photos
• Disposable camera
• Voice recording
• Sharing thoughts
• Insights
• Book parcels

FAQ

Q: What is the Talking Photo Album?
A: The Talking Photo Album is a tool that allows you to combine photos and audio recordings of your thoughts and feelings related to the Reading Together program.

Q: How do I use the disposable camera provided?
A: Use the disposable camera to take pictures of significant moments in the program, such as receiving and opening book parcels.

Q: Can I include drawings in the album?
A: Yes, if you don't like the photos, you can create drawings or write notes instead.

Q: How do I record my thoughts in the album?
A: You turn on the album, press the silver button to record, and then press again to stop and save each recording.

Q: What happens after I finish using the album?
A: A researcher will review the album with you, after which you can keep the album for your personal use.