It's the last blog of the weekend! I can't believe all the stuff we've learned. I have so enjoyed working in Photoshop Element. I could so see getting addicted to it. I am looking forward to creating a Power Point next class. I will be using it for Open House - I think my principal will love that.
Overall, this weekend has been productive. I definitely did better and caught on faster than I thought I would. I loved playing with the pictures. One of my favorite tools was the special effects.
I am leaving class today shocked that I never had a freak out moment. I am proud of myself. I hope to continue blogging throughout the next month - when I find the time. Until next time...
Sunday, June 8, 2008
Photoshop Elements
Having fun with photoshop! Love it:).
Using photoshop was so great! I started with a few digital photos and chose some fun ones - my hand and foot. I loved the filters! I used special effects, text warp, backgrounds, and editing tools (crop, rotate). In photoshop it was so fun to play with the frames, backgrounds, text colors on numerous photographs. I felt like a real photo editor;). I could easily lose a day playing around on this program. I am so glad we explored it this weekend!
Saturday, June 7, 2008
Article: Using Digital Cameras for Multidimensional Learning
This article was very informative. It discussed the importance of digital cameras for teachers as well as students. The article had three main points: it explained the impact of using digital cameras, the effective use of digital cameras, and multidimensional learning provided for students.
Here are some important points:
*Students are visual learners; using digital cameras/photos helps to produce critical thinkers.
*In order to use a digital camera effectively we must align its use with our curriculum and assessments. As teachers, we also have to get proper permission from administration and parents. We must take and study appropriate images for our grade levels.
*We should use digital cameras and images to go beyond "just the visual". Photos can spark topics in all subjects.
*Digital cameras can document student progress or projects. For example, a photo portfolio for younger students to show growth. For high school students cameras could be used to document the steps of a project or to examine something in a new way, from a different perspective. Cameras can take these students so much further than just writing a paper. They are so Multidimensional!
Goals for Weekend One
My goals for weekend one are as follows:
- Figure out blogging. I'm actually doing better than I thought I would, so hopefully by Sunday I'll be a master:). I want to add a picture before we leave.
- Learn more about my digital camera. Want to upload pictures with my camera cord. Never done that before.
- I want to not feel so lost and frustrated when it comes to computers. I feel like the class is off to a good start.
- I want to learn stuff that I can use in my classroom. Easy and fast - nothing time consuming. I already have too much to do.
Born Into Brothels
The movie Born Into Brothels had such an impact on me. It really made me realize how far removed we are from the life shown in the movie. As a teacher and mother I was so amazed at the strength of the children and all the trials they faced in their everyday lives. It made me think about how different our lives could be just by being born somewhere else. Watching Born Into Brothels made me so thankful and it really put things into perspective. The movie was so inspiring and truly showed how one person could make such a difference in so many lives. I was so glad to see at the end of the movie that most of the children were doing well and the majority of them were in school. Because of Zana's help they now have a chance at a better life and will hopefully grow up to be very sucessful.
I am looking forward to sharing this story with my friends and family. I think it is important that people are aware of what is going on in Calcutta. This was a beautiful film - well worth the time.
Truly uplifting!
Image found on www.kids-with-cameras.com
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