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Edit Digital Pictures for use in Physical Education Programs. Kathryn LaMaster, Ph.D. San Diego State University. Suggested Equipment. Digital Camera Will come with an editing program Disk Reader Easy downloading from the camera Computer Photo Printer & paper. Digital Camera Features.
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Edit Digital Pictures for use in Physical Education Programs Kathryn LaMaster, Ph.D. San Diego State University
Suggested Equipment • Digital Camera • Will come with an editing program • Disk Reader • Easy downloading from the camera • Computer • Photo Printer & paper
Digital Camera Features • Megapixels 2.0-4.0 • Optical Zoom • Battery supply • Ease of use • Storage Capacity Cost can range from $50 for a camera with small zoom and low megapixels to several hundred dollars. Most users can find a camera between $100-$300 that is effective.
Disk ReadersEasy way to download pictures from the camera • Read multiple storage formats • Compact flash • Smart media • Quick & Easy • All under $30 One site to examine: www.pcconnection.com
Word Processing Programs Create task cards • Visual cues during station teaching • Visual photos of the correct technique Assessment Use for creative writing • Use picture to develop a poem • Pictures guide creative story
Presentation Software Use photos to create a slideshow for open house presentations Show administrators program strengths Identify skill development in IEP meetings Visual reinforcement of program goals
Bulletin Boards or Websites Post recent class pictures for viewing Create enthusiasm for learners by highlighting pictures of other learners Show positive and negative examples of rules being demonstrated
Photo Releases • Before putting pictures of students on a non-secure website be sure to obtain the written permission of the parents. • Notice that many student features are either erased or concealed in this presentation to protect their identity.
Crop Recolor Brighten Text Insert Erase features Focus learner Photo Editing Multiple features that enhance pictures for use in assessment or for posting
Crop Tool Before After
Recoloring Make pictures fun and exciting
Brighten Lighten pictures for easier viewing
Inserting Text Label and identify pictures
Erase Feature Eliminate distractions or features
Focus Learner Attention Combine techniques to focus view
Get Started NOW! • Begin enhancing your assessment tools, bulletin boards, websites and learner instruments with pictures. Use the editing software that comes with your camera to get started. • EXPERIMENT … the best way to learn what works is to try different tools
Most importantly:Enjoy the PROCESS and you will enjoy and appreciate the PRODUCT