Suggestions for using digital images in the classroom.

1. Eyes to See:
Using Digital Images in the Classroom
by Diane Cordell
“The Subject To Change The Photographer” http://www.flickr.com/photos/b-tal/2973045697/

2. "The question is not what you look at...
“Backyard in Sunlight” http://www.flickr.com/photos/dmcordell/1659294861/

3. ...but what you see." -Thoreau
“Spiral” http://www.flickr.com/photos/dmcordell/3390014819/

4. “rapt attention” http://www.flickr.com/photos/ssandars/213063483/
"Many scholars from the New
London Group... advocate against the
dichotomy of visual literacy versus
linguistic literacy.
Instead, they stress the necessity of
accepting the
co-presence of linguistic literacies
and visual literacies
as interacting and interlacing
modalities which
complement one another
in the meaning making process."
“Visual literacy” Wikipedia http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Visual_literacy

5. Learning styles...
http://www.speakingaboutpresenting.com/presentation-myths/learning-styles/
...don’t exist!
( at least, not as we commonly understand them)

6. “...rather than concern ourselves with the
preferred learning style of an audience member
we should think about the modality that best
suits the content.
For instance most people are likely to prefer to
see an organizational chart, rather than have it
described to them.
Some types of content are likely to be
better transferred to audience members
by being presented in multiple modalities.”
-Olivia Mitchell, Speaking About Presenting
http://www.speakingaboutpresenting.com/presentation-myths/learning-styles/

7. SFA Star Charts http://www.physics.sfasu.edu/observatory/obs.htm

8. “lego 7893 passenger plane”
http://www.flickr.com/photos/seandreilinger/sets/72157594370031986/

9. Name that flower!
“It is a herbaceous plant with short creeping
rhizomes and small rounded or spoon-shaped
evergreen leaves 2–5 cm long, grows close to
ground. The flowerheads are 2–3 cm in diameter,
with white ray florets (often tipped red) and yellow
disc florets; they are produced on leafless stems 2–
10 cm (rarely 15 cm) tall.” -Wikipedia

10. daisy
“Diagonal” http://www.flickr.com/photos/dmcordell/3619886723/

11. The Shoot - adapted from Creating a Web Photo Comic for Morons
http://chaoticcomics.comicgenesis.com/webcomicinstructions.htm
Take everything you need with you to the shoot. Inform your actors, if any, of the time and place and what
to wear. If possible, bring them with you. Once there, take a look at your script and compare your mental
notes with that of the location. Is it really suitable? How is the lighting in the area? Let's say you're shooting
a romantic scene by a bench in the city park. You might want to keep the following questions in mind.
What time of day works best for your scene? If at night, are you close to the lamp, or will you need
additional lighting?
How many shots will you be taking? Remember that sunlight changes thru the day, so the angle and
intensity will vary.
Do you have the proper filters with you? What image adjustments should you plan on during post-
production (like blurring, red-eye, etc)?
Dramatic backgrounds, like a fountain or a light, are they there? Are they needed?
What are your angles to shoot from? Can you get to them? Not every shot will be a head shot, so you need
to be able to be flexible and understand the dynamics of the area.

12. “How to make a photocomic, page 9” http://www.flickr.com/photos/skyfaller/16445110/

13. "Today’s students have grown up surrounded by the
digital world, and as a result they have developed new
ways of understanding, learning and processing
information...
Flickr holds great potential as part of a multi-faceted
approach that blends learning theory and social
technologies in the curriculum."
-Derek E. Baird, The Promise of Social Networks http://www.techlearning.com/article/4816
“Truly International” http://www.flickr.com/photos/frankhg/1427924521/

14. 365 Project
http://www.flickr.com/photos/picsfromjos/sets/72157612006081437
http://www.flickr.com/

15. Hey,
I’m Joseph S. I'm 17 years old.
This 365 I've been doing for the past year has helped me so much. It has kept
me grounded when I was down, or off the walls.
Whenever I need something to cheer me up, I'll probably just look at a
random day of the year, and remember that day and reminisce. I realize that
these are the best years that anyone could have in their life.
“Day 89/365 I fancy mirrors. lol.” http://www.flickr.com/photos/picsfromjos/3402936897/

16. In the classroom & library...
“GTD for Kids” http://www.flickr.com/photos/wwworks/3597214700/in/set-72157622016489998/ “jesi” http://www.flickr.com/photos/photochick57/120821704/
“conor” http://www.flickr.com/photos/photochick57/120821703/
“READ” http://www.flickr.com/photos/patrickgage/3384605008/

17. “U Can’t Touch This” http://www.flickr.com/photos/vblibrary/4709333227/

18. “best part of the trip”
http://www.flickr.com/photos/
whatdavesees/1317636355/
“People Reading Harry Potter Everywhere”
http://www.flickr.com/photos/
46145831@N00/1067633415/
http://teacherpages.nhcs.net/schools/mgrove/mediacenter/Pages/gatorsread.aspx

19. Bring cameras on
field trips
“NHCN0001” http://www.flickr.com/photos/vadcr/3255416927/ “Sean Checks His Sony “
http://www.flickr.com/photos/fdm06/4057276894/in/pool-601945@N23/

20. Take notes
“Wetland restoration project” http://www.flickr.com/photos/dmcordell/3707991477/ “Map of the trails” http://www.flickr.com/photos/dmcordell/3373556722/

21. To be identified later:
“Deptford Pink” http://www.flickr.com/photos/dmcordell/3747696336/
“Chestnut Burr and Leaf” http://www.flickr.com/photos/dmcordell/3033483980/
“Deer tracks” http://www.flickr.com/photos/dmcordell/3373597648/

22. Illustrate a report
http://www.flickr.com/photos/dmcordell/sets/72157607401482451/

23. Create Trading/Flash Cards: Big Huge Labs
“Soccer, Fort Ann, NY” “CREATE! SHARE!
http://www.flickr.com/photos/dmcordell/1765985425/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/portlandplteens/4854535104/

24. Story
prompts
“Table in an Empty Gallery” http://www.flickr.com/photos/dmcordell/4407305102/

25. Motivational
posters
http://bighugelabs.com/motivator.php

26. Link books and images:
“Daisies” http://www.flickr.com/photos/dmcordell/4368761003/
http://www.houghtonmifflinbooks.com/catalog/titledetail.cfm?titleNumber=597428

27. Text
“Crossing Stones” by Helen Frost http://us.macmillan.com/crossingstones
“Stream” http://www.flickr.com/photos/dmcordell/5010249000/

28. Chronicle school events
“Christmas Play” http://www.flickr.com/photos/morberg/4179342918/

29. Upload yearbook pictures
https://images.jostens.com/upload.jsp

30. Online district newsletter featuring student art
“Phaedrus” http://www.fwparker.org/Page.aspx?pid=2692&frcrld=1

31. Use photos to affirm
“student Voice”...
...and increase
student involvement
“Golisano Library” http://www.flickr.com/photos/drake_library_suny_brockport/1603002009/in/set-72157602477530101/
“Digital picture frame” http://www.flickr.com/photos/myelectricsheep/240310668/

32. Photographic Essays
“I walk this empty street ... All alone, all alone”
http://www.flickr.com/photos/behind-the-lense/3448673622/

33. “Student art 4” http://www.flickr.com/photos/drb62/4378852131/in/set-72157600009742382/

34. Rachel’s New Haircut
“Rachel’s New Haircut” http://www.flickr.com/photos/wfryer/sets/72157601377947013/

35. Rachel’s new haircut:
VoiceThread
http://voicethread.com/share/4622 /

36. fotobabble
http://www.fotobabble.com/m/a0RobjBBUDQrVFE9

37. bubblr
Dog and crab conversation by Garrett J.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/23463538@N04/4407305430/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/95601478@N00/3696461835/

38. Beyond school walls...
“Having fun outside the walls of Aleppo” http://www.flickr.com/photos/charlesfred/4284385174/

39. Preserve family history

41. Explore Local History
“Truthville” http://www.flickr.com/photos/dmcordell/sets/72157605981585959/

42. Document current events & social action
THE NYC SHOOT-OUT FOR FREEDOM UNION
SQUARE
The soul of NYC has always been illuminated by its
street photography and by its artists. Don't stand idly by
and watch "The Dying of the Light".
New York City has proposed new rules that would require
permits and insurance for a wide range of casual and
amateur photography and filmmaking. These rules will
have a smothering effect on independent filmmakers,
photographers, artists, and activists as well as students,
hobbyists, and tourists.
The new proposed rules:
Under new rules proposed by the Mayor's Office of Film,
Theatre and Broadcast, any group of two or more people
using a handheld camera (still or video) for more than 30
minutes at a single location (defined as a 100-foot area)
would have to apply for and obtain a permit and would
have to present proof of $1 million in insurance (unless a
waiver was obtained). Also under the new rules, any
group of five or more people using a single tripod for
more than 10 minutes would have to obtain a permit and
have insurance.
“NYC Shoot-out for Freedom Union Square”
http://www.flickr.com/photos/carve/993856276/ -August 2, 2007

43. “FEES PROTEST:
Getting the right shot?”
-Dublin University Students
http://www.flickr.com/photos/cianginty/2967077621/

44. “New Orleans Kid Camera Project” http://www.kidcameraproject.org/index.html

45. Photovoice Project:
Promoting healthy life choices
“Brochure photographs” http://asunews.asu.edu/20090901_photovoice

46. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yn2uBaCTs-4&feature=player_embedded
The Anne Frank
Diary Project
Students ages 13 & up
are invited to create
and submit an online diary,
using video, audio, or
still images.
http://www.thewgbhlab.org/open-call/masterpiece/masterpiece-video-diary

47. Olympus
http://www.toolfactory.com/olympus_contest/olympus_student.htm

48. Release Form

49. May 2009
Grand
Prize
Winner
“Pots”
Chyi-Dean, Age 15, from North Tustin, CA
"One can find some of the most interesting shots in the most mundane of things."
http://www.toolfactory.com/olympus_contest/contest_winners/May_2009_photography_finalists.htm

50. National
Geographic
http://www.nationalgeographic.com/ipc/

51. http://www.skokielibrary.info/s_teens/tn_programs/photo-contest/mailform.asp

52. Submission and release form
http://www.skokielibrary.info/s_teens/tn_programs/photo-contest/mailform.asp

53. Consent forms
*Opt Out *Opt In

54. Why?
“Grungy Brick Wall” http://www.flickr.com/photos/grungetextures/4170909261/

55. AASL Standards for ISTE-NETS
21st Century for Students
Learners http://www.iste.org/standards/nets-for-students.aspx
www.ala.org/aasl/standards/
1. inquire, think critically, and gain knowledge *Demonstrate creativity and innovation
2. draw conclusions, make informed decisions, *Communicate and collaborate
apply knowledge to new situations,
and create new knowledge *Conduct research and use information
3. share knowledge and participate ethically *Think critically, solve problems,
and productively as members and make decisions
of our democratic society
*Use technology effectively
4. pursue personal and aesthetic growth and productively
“Creative Commons” http://www.flickr.com/photos/oceanflynn/276344173/

56. Digital
Portfolio
“Digital Portfolio” http://www.flickr.com/photos/peterhess/2490774378/

57. Digital Footprint
)
“footprints” http://www.flickr.com/photos/lizjones/1247974211/

58. “I created a page for Aiden to record his own memories, things that are important
to him and things he thinks are worth noting and preserving. It’s on Posterous http://www.teach42.com/2010/10/01/
right now, and the idea is that whenever he sees something he likes or wants to podcast-is-three-too-young-for-an-account-on-youtube/
remember, he tells Jess and I and we’ll take a picture of it or give him the camera
and let him do it. Then we send it over to Posterous and it’s preserved on his own http://leftyd.posterous.com/
page. We put a link to that page on the Lenovo in his bedroom, so he can pull it up
at any time and scroll through it.” -Steve Dembo, Teach42

59. Prepare children for reading
“Reading” http://www.flickr.com/photos/daquellamanera/4035166398/

60. Nurture creative thinking skills
“Self-portrait” http://www.flickr.com/photos/carsonnevada/3405782276/

61. Make learning fun
“acadia waterfall photo lesson” http://www.flickr.com/photos/wwworks/3863189849/

62. Help students find & pursue
their passions
“untitled” http://www.flickr.com/photos/tiomobius/462230652/

63. Foster lifelong learning habits
“picturetime” http://www.flickr.com/photos/wmshc_kiwitayro/2213029281/in/photostream/
“photography classes” http://www.flickr.com/photos/leticiacruz/2870767200
“photographer” http://www.flickr.com/photos/drbakker/32854232/

64. “The photography student” http://www.flickr.com/photos/walmink/277828897/
“The real voyage of discovery consists not in seeking
new landscapes but in having new eyes.” -Marcel Proust

65. We ALL need
Eyes to See
“Gamma Ray Gun” http://www.flickr.com/photos/tk_five_0/3572918748/

66. Resources and Links:
http://dmcordellresources.blogspot.com/
Contact Information:
dmcordell@gmail.com