Uses in the Classroom: Photo editing is a useful instructional tool to present information to students. For example, if a teacher were teaching photo journalism or demonstrating the strength of a photo's support for an article, a photo editing software program, like Photoshop, would prove to be a valuable tool. The teacher could use Photoshop to show multiple ways the photo could be edited for different purposes or to convey different meanings. The image/collage featured above could be used as an example for journalism students to examine and explain the overall effect that is produced by altering the image and how the alter image could be used in photo journalism. The teacher could also use Photoshop to create animated gifs as a means to help students visualize concepts discussed in class. For example, in the animated gif created above, the teacher could use this as an introduction to Polynesian culture before examining a work of literature, art or even history of the different islands. The gif could also be used to foster conversations regarding the colors and styles of the outfits that the dancers are wearing or even the different styles of dance which appear in the photographs which all contribute to the hula dance. Students will need to find a photo and use Photoshop to alter the photo in order to produce a strong image that conveys strength and purpose for photo journalism. Students will present the before and after image to the class and describe the alterations of the photo and its desired effect.
Issues to Consider: There are two majors issues to consider when using Photoshop in the classroom. The first is availability of Photoshop for the classroom. The teacher and the school would need to consider the cost factor of buying Photoshop software for students' use. The teacher could consider utilizing a 30 day free trial, but it would eliminate long-term availability. The second major issue to consider would be student usage. Photoshop has so many tools available and ways in which photos could be manipulated that students may be overwhelmed with possibilities. Therefore, the teacher may need to provide a crash course on Photoshop capabilities and limit functions that can and should be used for the assignments. The only other issues to consider would be ensuring that the proper technology is available and set up for image presentation.
Copyright: All images used for collage and animated gif were taken and belong to Edna Soave.
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