Photo Editing

Uses in Classroom: As I am cropping and changing the orignial picture a writing assignment popped into mind.  Students in K-12 will be able to manipulate  a photo of an event; using the cropping tool  to focus on a smaller moment happening in the photo.  Students will be able to create a story focusing on the smaller portion of the picture.  Students in upper elementary and higher will be able to manipulate additional changes to the photo assisting students with adding and changing details to their story by describing the changes. 

Issues to Consider: Students must assess to the photoshop program.  Making sure students are aware of copyright laws and that they are choosing authorized photos.  Perhaps the teacher could choose several and then students can choose from those options; however this could limit creativity.  Lower elementary may need additional assistance; suggestion teaming up with the technology teacher to help teach the components of photoshop allowing classroom teacher to focus on the writing assignment or using writing buddies to help with the photo cropping. 

Copyright:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/quinet/8478770976/    


Photo name: Yellow pistils

 
Original Photo

Black and White

 

Color Change

Cropped and Brightness Changed



Animated GIF