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In Part 1 of this blog, we introduced you to Microsoft Designer and discussed applying the SAMR Model and the Triple E Framework to using it in your instruction. Today’s post offers detailed instructions for using this tool and shares classroom implementation ideas. Microsoft Designer: After navigating to Microsoft Designer and logging in to your … read more »
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Microsoft Designer is a simple-to-use, powerful AI tool that produces high-quality images based on your prompt. Use the chat box to input as much descriptive language as possible, click enter, and Designer will produce three or four images that match your prompt. Don’t like any of the options? You can generate a new set of images … read more »
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Educators are embracing artificial intelligence (AI) for many purposes: to increase productivity, enhance lessons, and engage students in the learning process. The number of resources and tools has grown tremendously in the past year, and additional tools appear almost daily. A quick look at TeachersFirst resources with the artificial intelligence tag reveals dozens of resources … read more »
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In Part 1 of this blog, we introduced you to Pablo and discussed applying the SAMR Model and the Triple E Framework when using Pablo in your instruction to easily create and share images for social media. Today’s post will offer more guidance about how to use this web tool and provide many classroom use suggestions. Pablo: When … read more »
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Pablo is a free tool that you can use to quickly and easily create and share engaging images for social media. Pablo doesn’t require registration and is very user-friendly. You can choose the shape of your image based on the platform where you plan to post it (for example, a rectangle for Twitter or a square … read more »
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In Part 1 of this blog, we introduced you to Image Annotator and discussed applying the SAMR Model and the Triple E Framework using Image Annotator in your instruction. Image Annotator allows users to add virtual hotspots to uploaded images. The hotspots appear as red dots on the image. A title, description, or URL (such … read more »
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Image Annotator is one of the many free tools found at classtools.net. Image Annotator allows users to add virtual hotspots to images they’ve uploaded. These hot spots are clickable dots. A title, description, and URL (such as a video link) can be shared when you click on the dot. Users click to add as many … read more »
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In Part 1 of this blog post, we introduced you to Phrase.It—a simple website that allows you to add cartoon speech bubbles to any photo—and discussed applying the SAMR Model and the Triple E Framework to using Phrase.It in your instruction. Today’s post offers detailed instructions for using this tool and shares classroom ideas. Phrase.It: … read more »
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Phrase.It is an easy-to-use website that allows you to add cartoon speech bubbles to any photo in seconds without requiring registration or membership. You can upload an image from your device or use one from the site’s stock photo collection, then select one of five different types of speech bubbles to drag and drop anywhere … read more »
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May is National Photography Month. This observance began in 1987 as Congress recognized the role that photography plays in society. With the development of smartphones, the number of pictures taken has increased far beyond the number taken previously using film. This chart illustrates the rapid increase in photos taken each year. Educators understand the value of using … read more »