Images

It's been a tech intensive weekend and, unplanned, my focus seems to have been on images. I've been practicing uploading, downloading and generally moving images around. I've also explored some image sites recommended on our class site. Joined Photoshop.com mainly, I think, because I was influenced by the intriguing use of images on their site. I want that. I want to be able to communicate my message using images. They are so powerful.

As an educator I think this idea of images as communication is particularly pertinent. We are all visual learners. I have always been envious of teachers who put up spectacular and information rich bulletin boards. I have no facility for this. To me my room and materials always look bare compared to some teachers who hit just the right note with visual displays and eye catching handouts. Maybe technology is just the thing that can turn this around for me.

I'm wondering how I can use images to be a better teacher and how can I guide my students to use them to better communicate what and if they are learning.