Digital Images
Sources for storing, sharing and editing images
The Internet has made it very easy to store, share and edit pictures online. The challenge is to choose a site that will do all of the afore- mentioned. Below are some stand-outs which we want you to try. For a majority of these sites, you must signup for the product by establishing a login and password. Although these all are free sites, you may choose to upgrade to a "premium" or paid version which offers more options (i.e. storage, effects, groups, etc.).
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Picasa
Picasa is a Google product. It is a free download on your computer, but you can also take advantage of the free web storage. Picasa allows you to store, edit and share your photos online. Picasa helps you organize all of the images on your computer, and create albums and have a timeline view of your images. Click here to access the learning tutorials about Picasa.
Photoshow
PhotoShow allows you to upload your pictures to create a stunning multimedia slideshow with music, animated stickers and sayings, unique borders and title treatments. PhotoShow's basic version is free, or you can upgrade to the premium version if you want additional features. Click here to access their manual from their help file.
Picnik
Picnik has incredibly easy editing tools all online! You can upload photos from a number of online photo storage areas and/or your computer. There are many effects, fonts, shapes and forms to add to your photos if you wish. There are cropping, resizing, and rotating tools. Once you have them edited, you can save and send them back to your computer, or to your favorite online photo storage site. Picnik's basic version is free, or you can upgrade to the premium version if you want additional features. Click here to access a variety of tutorials and tips on picnik.
Additional Resources
Looking for instructional support resources such as images, audio, video, and more that are unblocked by most filters? Check out the MISDIT Instructional Resources page at: http://misdit.weebly.com/
Here are some additional sites where you can get FREE photos to use for projects:
FreeFoto: http://www.freefoto.com/index.jsp
Pics4Learning: http://www.pics4learning.com/
Public Domain Photo Database Photo: http://www.pdphoto.org/
Public Domain Photos: http://www.public-domain-photos.com/
Flickr Free Use Group: http://www.flickr.com/groups/freeuse
21things Hands-On Activity and Assignment:
1. Create an account at one of the digital photo storage sites and upload educationally appropriate photos for sharing with a colleague.
2. Capture a screen shot your page, include the URL to your site, and reflect upon ways you can use this type of resource for your classroom or your setting.
*An optional assignment is to upload your photos to Slideshow and create a multimedia show complete with effects and music and put the link to your show in the portfolio.
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