Projects for Digital Technology for the Classroom
 
For three credit hours you must complete the following project and 12 additional hours of outside practice.
 

1. A useful PowerPoint presentation for your classroom that has at least 12 slides. Each slide must contain at least 3 digital objects. At least one of the objects on each slide must be an altered digital photograph.

Examples of digital objects:

• A digital photo that has been modified in some way
• Word Art created specifically for your project
• Clip art
• A drawing created in PowerPoint
  
  
  Example PowerPoint Presentation
   
   
  Grading for project:
  A project that includes all the necessary objects and is useful in your classroom will receive a grade of A.
   
  Lesser quality projects will be graded using the following scale:
  90%-100% = A
  80%-89% = B
  70%-79% = C
  60%-69% = D
  0%-59% = F
   

Course Resources

1. Adobe Photoshop Elements - good cheap photo editing software.
2. Pixlr - online photo editor
3. Picasa - FREE photo organizing tool
4. Android Photo Apps
5. Apple Apps
6. Digital Camera Page
7. Academic Superstore - educational software pricing
8. Google - this is the best place to search for info on anything.
9. Imaging Resource Web Site - looking for help selecting a digital camera. This is a great place to start.
10. Web Photo School - If you want to take professional photos, check out these free lessons.
11. Digital vs. Optical Zoom
12. Consumer Reports
13. How many Pixels are enough?