Photos+and+Photo+Editing

Photo an photo editing can be very useful in the classroom because it really enhances the learning experience for visual learners. Using photo editing, it gives the students the opportunity to be creative and explore their talents when it comes to cropping and editing their photo as they desire. Students can learn a lot from this while have fun at the same time!! (Just like I did in this class :))
 * IMPORTANCE IN THE CLASSROOM**

**ARTICLES** The first article I found that dealt with using digital cameras in the classroom is about some of the advantages that using a camera in the classroom brings to the students. It also addresses some of the concerns that teachers may have in regards to using a camera in the classroom. Then, my favorite part of the article, it describes different lesson ideas that can take place in the classroom involving a camera. Many of the activities described are for elementary grades, which is perfect for me because I plan on teaching in the elementary grade levels. You have to check out this article!!!! Here it is for your convenience.

@http://www.wacona.com/digicam/digicam.html

The second article that I found also dealt with the neat experiences children can gain from using digital photography in the classroom. One thing that was said in the article that I find to be very true is that, "Not everyone can pick up a pencil or paint brush and be happy with the results, but anyone who is willing to try can be really creative with a digital camera and some basic software! If you goof up, it's a simple matter to start over. Using digital cameras just makes you feel good." By allowing students to learn using photographs and letting them be in charge of what they capture, we as teachers are allowing them to expand their creativity. Another great article!!! Again, here it is for you!!

@http://www.educationworld.com/a_tech/tech/tech147.shtml

**SCREENCAST on how to edit a photo!** media type="custom" key="12486720"

**PHOTO POSTER**





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**INSTRUCTIONAL CONTENT**

 * Grade Level: 1st grade
 * Content Area/ Course: Science
 * Unit Title: Types of Clouds
 * Essential Question(s):
 * What are clouds?
 * What are clouds made of?
 * How to identify different types of clouds.
 * Length of Unit: 10 class periods
 * Time of year/month: May

**INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES AND SAMPLES**

 * Hear the lesson plan on clouds
 * Look at pictures of different types of clouds through this link
 * Take school digital cameras outside with groups of 5 students per group. Take pictures of the clouds. Make sure one of your pictures as another object within the picture other than the clouds (ex, bird, tree, telephone pole)
 * Upload pictures to school computers and create powerpoint of the different types of clouds that were spotted.
 * Share with a classmate what kinds of clouds were spotted.
 * You must then crop your photo that had the other object in it and repost your cropped photo in the powerpoint as well
 * Print powerpoint in order to share with their classmates.
 * Participate in small group discussions about their projects.
 * Share some of the power points on the overhead projector.

media type="custom" key="15428566" presentation on stratus clouds

Student Sample Their "before" picture of clouds that they took. (They will then be cropping out the trees and telephone poles)

Cropped Photo for Student Sample.



SCORING RUBRIC



STANDARDS THAT WERE MET FOR THIS LESSON

•discuss the formation of clouds •explore various forms of clouds
 * SCIE1.1.2 Understand differences in clouds
 * SCIG1.1.2 Understand that technology used today is different from technology used in the past
 * 6. Technology Operations and Concepts
 * Students demonstrate a sound understanding of technology concepts, systems, and operations. Students:
 * Understand and use technology systems.
 * Select and use applications effectively and productively.
 * Troubleshoot systems and applications.
 * Transfer current knowledge to learning of new technologies.
 * 2.Design and Develop Digital Age LearningExperiences and AssessmentsTeachers design, develop, and evaluate authentic learning experiences and assessment incorporating contemporary tools and resources to maximize content learning in context and to develop the knowledge, skills, and attitudes identified in the NETS·S.