Web Album

Today's assignment was to create a photo album using a free application (i.e. picasa). I was able to upload some photos from a vacation I took this past January with my family, add some captions, tag them on the world map and link the finished project to a slideshow gadget on my blog (which can be viewed at the bottom right side of my blog).

Integration:

As an Physical/Health Educator, the quality of my presentations in health class may be improved by the systematic collection, archiving and retrieving of electronic resources including images (such as those that can be stored on Picasa). There are many uses for this application in my classroom. This would be an ideal place to store and make slildeshows of student activities and student skill progress.

To view my album, click here or view the slide how located in the right hand column at the bottom.

Relation to Standards:

Developing a web photo album relates to several ISTE NETS T standards: #2 Design and develop digital age learning experiences because the use of contemporary tools and #1 Facilitate and inspire student creativity and innovation by engaging students in exploring real world issues using digital tools.

TPACK:

Teaching Physical/Health Education requires the integration of current health events into the class. The content theme of wellness and prevention (CK) can be established and maintained in my lectures, presentations, and our research activities (P). Online organization of my visual tools (T) can greatly assist me in creating instructional materials/presentations.

Activity Outcomes:

The student can create, download, upload, and archive a graphic image.