Picture Libraries and Photo Editing Tools
I found the above image in a photo library, edited it using lunapic https://www196.lunapic.com/editor/, and then added the text and cropped it in Paint.
I found this week's graphic tools very useful. I often struggle to find images on the web that are large enough to print and use in classroom activities. It's very frustrating to use blurry images in class.
Yesterday I gave an English lesson on architecture. I organised a group activity where the students had to discuss and describe architectural spaces. Each group of four students was given an A4 photo of an architectural space.
I think beautiful images can inspire students. They can show the students what is possible with creativity and ambition.
For younger classes, images also provide a great tool for English teachers who want to immerse the students in English. Pictures can be used instead of Hebrew to provide translations.
Pictures can also be used to prompt discussion.
Thank you for your post! I also find that images are an important tool when teaching English. I liked your points about using images as a form of translation as well as to prompt discussion. Similarly, I agree when you said that beautiful images can inspire students. I find that they are more engaged and excited about an activity when I use pictures like those you posted above.
ReplyDeleteHi Jenny! I like your point about how pictures can be used to inspire students and prompt discussion. The You Are What You Eat photo is relevant for me since my students are learning vocabulary about food. What is your source for the photo? I'm going to try and find a similar image and bring it to my lesson this week. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteI love the way you combined the different technologies to create the banner!
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ReplyDeleteHi Jenny! I agree with your statement when you said beautiful images can inspire students and that they can show the students what is possible with creativity and ambition. Sometimes, students have a harder time understanding information due to many reasons such as language barriers. Therefore, I believe that showing images provides students with an alternative perspective on visualizing the information provided to them. Through the use of images, students can be more inclined and determined to achieve success, as you said, ambition. You brought up many great points and I liked your in-depth thinking about how to apply the use of images with multiple groups of students.
ReplyDeleteGreat pictures! I really like what you did with the banner. I've also found images to be incredibly useful in my lessons. I'll have to check out that website.
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