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Graphics in the Curriculum Carol Siwinski Germantown Academy Curricular Technology Specialist Csiwins@germantownacademy.org PET&C February 20 -22, 2005 Where Are We More Digital Cameras Then Film Cameras Sold This Year Educators More Comfortable With Using Digitial Cameras
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Graphics in the Curriculum Carol Siwinski Germantown Academy Curricular Technology Specialist Csiwins@germantownacademy.org PET&C February 20 -22, 2005
Where Are We • More Digital Cameras Then Film Cameras Sold This Year • Educators More Comfortable With Using Digitial Cameras • Can Use Images in Instructional Ways That Were Previously too Difficult • Can Now Address Instructional Objectives That Were Not Possible Before • Students Can Easily Access Primary Source Images • Now is the Time To Use Images in Innovative Ways • National Standards Support Technology Integration http://www.iste.org • Enhance Your Curriculum and Bring Excitement to Your Classroom With Graphic Integrative Projects
Type of Graphics • Computer Generated Original Art • Scanned Original Art • Graphics Downloaded from the Internet • Scanned Still Images • Digital Images from Digital Camera • Digital Video
Primary Objectives • To integrate technology appropriately to support effective instructional practices across the curriculum. • To provide the opportunity for students to develop skills which are essential to compete in tomorrow’s lifelong learning practices.
Identify Graphic Use in Classroom • Create Interactive Digital Posters • Create Presentations: Slide, Web Based • Create Digital Movies • Create Digital Stories • Teaching Writing Skills, Problem Solving, Critical Thinking
Core Set of Graphic Tools • Integration Package • Microsoft Word • Presentation Software • PowerPoint, KidPixs, • Organizational Software • Kidspiration, Inspiration • Internet Production • Macromedia Dreamweaver, • Multimedia Production • iMovie, iPhoto, Macromedia Fireworks, Sound Studio, PhotoShop, • Scanner, Digital Still Camera, Digital Video Camera • Supply of photo paper, miniDVD tapes, CDs,VHS, DVDs
Key Concepts for Digital Photography • Select a Digital Camera • Read Reviews, Visit Stores • Digital Camera Resource http://www.dcresources.com/ • Steve’s Digi Cam http://www.steves-digicams.com • What Features Do You Need/Afford • Batteries - Avoid Traditional Alkaline Batteries • Chargers - Separate Charger vs Camera • Buy Highest Megapixels in Price Range • Buy the Largest Memory Card - 256 or more • More Megapixels the Smoother the Photo • All Photos for iMovie Need to be Minimum of 640 X 480 • To Use Ken Burns Effect in iMovie &Use Maximum Megapixels
Examples of Graphic Integration • Power Point - used in middle and upper grades • Incorporates Text, Pictures, Sound, Movies • Easy Learning Curve • Can be Converted into HTML for Web Presentation Historical Figure Contest http://www.germantownacademy.org/academics/ms/6th/HistoricalFigure/rubric.htm Pointing Towards War http://www.germantownacademy.org/academics/ms/8th/WWII/index.htm
Examples of Graphic Integration • Macromedia Fireworks • Present Information in Creative, Visual Format • Digital Images Allow Students to Visually Communicate Meaning • Create Photo Collages of Print Text • Open Minds - Photo Collages That Represent Character’s Thoughts • Brings Old Poster Assignment to the Digital Age • Has Application in Most Disciplines • The Industrial Revolution http://www.germantownacademy.org/academics/us/history/IndustrialRevolution/index.html • WWI Technology And Strategieshttp://www.germantownacademy.org/academics/us/history/WWI/index.html • Vive La Difference http://www.germantownacademy.org/academics/US/ModLang/french/difference/index.html • Viajando con Nuevos Destinos http://www.germantownacademy.org/academics/US/ModLang/Spanish/cities/index.html • Odes Elementals http://www.germantownacademy.org/academics/us/ModLang/Spanish/odeelementales/index.html • Poemas Creatives http://www.germantownacademy.org/academics/US/ModLang/Spanish/poemas/index.html • Where in the World is Atlantis http://www.germantownacademy.org/academics/ms/6th/Atlantis/index.html
Examples of Graphic Integration • iMovie • Creative Medium • Introduction to Video Camcorder, Digital Camera • Storyboard, Write Script, Take Footage, Download, Edit Video and Sound, Create Titles, Add Voice Over, Transitions, Effects, Bring Back to Tape • Application in Almost Any Discipline • Rimas de Amorhttp://www.germantownacademy.org/academics/ms/8th/sonnets/Index.htm • Video Meets Literature • http://www.germantownacademy.org/academics/us/ModLang/Spanish/literaturevideo/index.html • Les Publicités Françaises • http://www.germantownacademy.org/academics/US/ModLang/french/commercials/index.html
Digital Storytelling • Allows Writer to Convey Personal Narrative Through Images, Video and Voice-Over • Students Become Screenwriters, Artist, Designers, Directors as Well as Readers and Writers • Digital Images Can Help Early Readers Envision Text • Start with Text Students Supply Images • Helps Beginner Readers to Visualize Meaning • Digital Images Offer a Unique Bridge to Writing • Start with Images Students Create Text • Digital Images Allow Students to Visually Communicate Meaning • Either Start with Images or Story • Digital Storytelling Cookbook http://www.storycenter.org/cookbook.html
Digital Storytelling • Everyone Has a Story to Tell • In Early Grades Record the Steps to Project • In Language Arts Create Personal Narrative • Can Create Documentaries to Bring History to Life • Can Communicate the Scientific Process of an Experiment • Process: Acquire, Analyze, Create, Communicate • Create Text, • Acquire and Analyze Images • Storyboard: Sequence Images, Effects, Voice-Over, Transitions • Create and Construct - Import Photos, Create Titles, Record Narration, Add Transitions, Apply Effects, Add Music • Communicate Through Presenting • Emphasize Content Over Effects
Examples of Digital Storytelling • KidPixs for Early Grades • Digital Images Help Readers Envision Text • Early Writers Can Use Images to Help Create Text • Digital Images Make Reading and Writing More Accessible • Can be Exported as Quick Time for Web Presentation • Our Animal Friends http://www.germantownacademy.org/academics/ls/K/animalsmarisa/index.html • Happenings on the Playground http://www.germantownacademy.org/academics/ls/K/playground/index.html • Dinosaurs Slide Shows http://www.germantownacademy.org/academics/ls/2/dinos/slideshows01.htm
Examples of Digital Storytelling • iMove Digital StoryTelling • Combines Still Images, Short Video, Narrated Voice-Over to Bring Story to Life • Either Start with Images or Story Let Creative Flow • Allows Students to Visual Communicate Meaning • Can be: Personal Narrative, Creative Narration, Expository • Recontez une Histoire • http://www.germantownacademy.org/academics/us/ModLang/french/recontre\index.html • Centos Digitales • http://www.germantownacademy.org/academics/ms/8th/centosdigital/index.html