Visual+Literacy

=Lots of research has been done supporting visual literacy strategies and activities. Here are some sites that support this area of literacy.=



=// Digital Storytelling //= =Digital Storytelling (DS) is a very exciting way for students to express their ideas via images and/or words. It can be very engaging and allows for creative expression. There are TONS of DS sites. Here are a few of them:=

PhotoShow
=// Fun with Photos //= =BigHugeLabs.com= =﻿Make cool creations with digital photos (i.e. motivational posters, magazine covers, movie poster, pop art "Warhol-izer", trading cards, etc.) You could do lots of cool, creative things with this site!=

@http://bighugelabs.com/

=Pics4Learning= =Pics4Learning is a copyright-friendly image library for teachers and students. The Pics4Learning collection consists of thousands of images that have been donated by students, teachers, and amateur photographers. Unlike many Internet sites, permission has been granted for teachers and students to use all of the images donated to the Pics4Learning collection.= @http://www.pics4learning.com/

=Blabberize= =Upload a picture and make it "talk." Can be very fun and funny!= @http://blabberize.com/

=// More tools //=

=__Avatars__= =There are several websites dedicated to making avatars. According to a wikipedia, an avatar is a computer user's representation of himself/herself. Many teachers are using them for literacy-based activities.= =Some websites that allow students to make avatars include:= =Voki= =My Avatar Editor (not currently accessible via FCBOE internet)=

=Kerpoof= =Make a storybook, Make a Movie, Spell a Picture... Lots of cool, interactive activities that support visual literacy!= @http://www.kerpoof.com/