| 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 |
| Disk Readers Easy way to download pictures from the camera |
| Read multiple storage formats | ||
| Compact flash | ||
| Smart media | ||
| Quick & Easy | ||
| All under $30 | ||
| Using the Pictures |
| 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. |
| Editing Tools |
| Photo Editing |
| Crop | ||
| Recolor | ||
| Brighten | ||
| Text Insert | ||
| Erase features | ||
| Focus learner | ||
| Crop Tool |
| Recoloring |
| 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 Š the best way to learn what works is to try different tools |
| "Most importantly:" |
| Most importantly: Enjoy the PROCESS and you will enjoy and appreciate the PRODUCT |