Picture Perfect (in theory;-)

Last week in class we all took pictures using digital cameras and then learned a little about how we could use images in iPhoto and Comic Life. Using iPhoto, we made photo albums and slideshows. Then we went on to make comic strips using Comic Life.

I really liked learning about these new programs. I can definitely see how using them in the classroom could hook students' attention. In particular, I think students would enjoy creating comic strips for a more unique assignment. It would change up the typical English classroom of reading, writing, listening, and talking. I think it would peak the interests of students with different learning styles, especially with the increased popularity of graphic novels over the last few years.

While I did enjoy the things we learned in class, I really wish we could have taken more time on it. As my blog already clearly outlined, I am not familiar with many programs. The class where we "learned" how to use the programs went so quickly that at least half the time I was in panic mode trying to keep up. Oh, well. I know that we don't have a lot of time to learn everything, and we are just supposed to become aware of everything that's "out there" by getting our toes wet. I just wish we could have had more time to learn and play with the programs in class.