Using pictures in lessons instantly engages students. Images can evoke an array of emotions, encourage
deep and reflective thought, and rouse opinions that must be expressed. Below are a few ideas for using image editing
software in the classroom.
This website includes a number of fun ways
to use images. Students can use the
motivational poster generator to highlight their favorite quotes in a current
book they are reading. Assess students’
understanding of relevant themes in a story by having them collect a variety of
images related to the theme and displaying them with the mosaic maker. Create a magazine cover with political cartoons
in a government class. With the numerous
possibilities at bighugelabs, its user-friendly templates, and the creativity
of students, your lessons are sure to rise on the engagement scale.
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I am so pleased to have been introduced to
this site! There are a variety of
activities that involve paper folding and cutting. Math and art teachers will love it too! The site has clear instructions for creating
kaleidocycles (and if you don’t know what that is, you really need to check it
out!), fold books, and paper models. The
kaleidocycles are great for a functional art class and students can use images
that reflect their personality. Students
can create a fold book to chronicle a series of events in history, a story, or
their own lives. I am particularly fond
of the poly puzzles. They would be a fun
addition to a geometry class when teaching changes in perimeter and area.
This site involves a lot of special effects and
modifications that can be applied to photos.
However, my favorites are the newscast and wanted poster. Have students create a newscast image that
reflects a particularly shocking moment in history. Use the wanted poster to highlight different
characters from literature or different historical figures. Beware, hours can fly by while playing with
the many options tuxpi offers.
Please leave a comment if you have some additional ideas for
using images in the classroom!
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