iPhoto

Using iPhoto

http://esu3pics.wikispaces.com/ =iPhoto=

__Reasons for use__

 * Import digital images from your camera, your computer, the web.. anywhere!
 * Collect, organize, categorize and edit digital images.
 * Create events and albums.
 * Create slide shows with music.
 * Create books, calendars, and cards with digital images right in iPhoto that can be printed or purchased.
 * A different way to do a "slideshow" or any type of presentation.
 * Present information with real world images and music to make it more relevant and authentic.
 * Digital storytelling.

__Ease of use__

 * Once the user learns the basic controls and how to navigate, VERY easy.
 * Drag and drop convenience.

__Resources__

 * [|Apple's iPhoto Support Site]
 * [|iPhoto '09 Video Tutorials]
 * [|iPhoto '08 Video Tutorials]
 * [|More iPhoto Tutorials from YouTube.com]


 * Getting Started with iPhoto '09**

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**__New Features for '09 Include The Following:__ **

*** New Slide Show Themes**
**__Reasons for Using i-Photo in Education:__ **
 * Quick import, editing and organization all in one spot
 * Organize photos in a number of ways--by events, by location, by individual/face, by photo album
 * Quick and fast slide shows using music that can be exported as movie files
 * Classroom books, calendars and cards that can be used for classroom projects in a variety of curricular areas
 * Resize pictures for use in projects without learning another application
 * Create visual imagery for today's 21st Century Learners
 * Ease of use featuring the ability to drag and drop pictures into the application
 * __Educational Uses__ **
 * Classroom Books: primary ABC Books, All About Me Books, Published writings, etc.
 * Digital Storytelling: use audio from i-Tunes and photos from i-Photo for student multimedia presentations
 * Synch pictures with an i-pod to create "21st Century Flash Cards"
 * GPS location for pictures--Geographically place pictures of the seven wonders of the world, etc.
 * Faces: Quickly create a slide show for Stars of the Week, featured individuals (historic, political, etc.)
 * Cards for poetry writings
 * Images for writing prompts
 * Historical image sorting: Photos of the presidents, locations (Rome, Italy, Nebraska, Texas) that correlate with studies.
 * Images/clip art for seasonal themes (for use in Newsletters, handouts, etc.)

__Resources__

 * [|Apple's iPhoto Support Site]
 * [|iPhoto '09 Video Tutorials]
 * [|iPhoto '08 Video Tutorials]
 * [|More iPhoto Tutorials from YouTube.com]