Visual+Media+2.0

 Why Images?


 * Promote visual Literacy
 * Writing Prompts
 * Digital Storytelling Projects
 * Visual Field Trips (Geotag photographs)
 * Mathematics lessons - proportions
 * Analyzing historic/present photographs
 * Teach students how to apply intellectual property rights
 * Deliver classroom visual information via RSS
 * Promote the development of community

__**P****ICNIK**__ [|Picnik] is the default image editing tool for Flickr. Picnik may also be used as a stand alone tool to edit and add creative elements to photos. //Bonus: No sign in or username required!//



This photo of Andre the Giant was edited and resized using Picnik. Andre has a posse!

__**PHOTOSHOP**__ media type="custom" key="4629048" align="left"Photoshop.com A Web based photo editing tool where you may store, edit, and publish your photos and/or video. Integrates with many social networking and independent photosharing sites. 2Gb for free, additional storage for a fee.

This slideshow was created using Photoshop.com.

[|Photoshop] The gold standard for photo manipulation/authoring. Must be downloaded to your computer. Various versions (Elements, CS, etc.) available at different price points for different levels of users. ~$99-$499

__**GIMP**__ [|Gimp] the open source, multiplatform (FREE) photo editing and image authoring tool with the functionality of Photoshop. The application must be downloaded to your computer.

BeFunky Another photo editing/manipulation site. Cartoonizer, impressionist painting, warhol styles, etc.

__**BIGHUGELABS**__ [|Bighugelabs] is a site which will take your photos and create maps, posters, calendars, motivational posters and more. Loads of fun.

__**FLICKR**__ [|Flickr] is a Web based photo management and sharing application that integrates easily with Blogs, Wikis, RSS, and 3rd party software. Users can upload, edit, organize, share, and geotag their photos. Users may also utilize third party tools to print and create items using Flickr photos.

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[|What Can We Do With Flickr?]P

__**SHUTTERFLY**__ [|Shutterfly] Harrisburg's Liberty Elementary uses Shutterfly for all staff websites

__**SLIDESHARE**__ [|Slideshare] (Today's Presentation) You may upload PPTs or pictures to create a slideshow. Slideshare also has the capability to add sound, so you may also narrate your photos and/or PPT slides. media type="custom" key="4629544"

__**PICASA**__ [|Picasa]

__**Voicethread**__ [|Voicethread]is a multimedia slideshow application that holds photos, documents, and videos, while allowing readers to comment.

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[|Link to Photostory]
 * PHOTOSTORY**

Additional Classroom Resources
[|Photo Sharing to Support Student Achievement] [|A Picture can Create a Thousand Words] [|Students' Views on using Flickr in the Classroom] [|Spell with Flickr]