I have 2 blogs that I try to post to each day – this one and a class blog. My goal for this year was to have the students take over the class blog posts, but that was only partially successful and will be part of my Epic Fails for the Year series in the near … Read more
I absolutely love this idea from Joy Kirr! (Joy got the idea after seeing this.) After I saw it, I couldn’t wait to include it in a Phun Phriday post! Instead of “selfies” (pictures of yourself), you are challenged to take “shelfies” (pictures of you with your book collection). I think it’s great how Joy … Read more
“The most beautiful thing we can experience is the mysterious—it is the source of all true art and science.” ~ Albert Einstein The 2012 Photomicrography Competition is a perfect combination of art and science, a delightful example of the awe-inspiring beauty that even the smallest pieces of the natural world possess. Browse through the winners … Read more
Here is the basic premise of 100cameras: The model is simple, bringing change full circle. 100cameras.. ..identifies communities that are home to marginalized children ..partners with child-centered organizations that are successfully solving local problems ..provides art education by teaching children how to tell their stories through photography ..amplifies their voice by sharing their perspectives with the world … Read more
Children’s Eyes on Earth is sponsoring an international youth photo contest. To enter, you must be 17 or under, and have parental or guardian consent. There are two themes: “I Love Nature” and “I Fear Pollution”, and each participant must upload at least one photo for each theme. The deadline for this contest is … Read more
When Richard Byrne allowed some of us to guest post on his Free Technology for Teachers blog last week, I was fascinated by the variety in the posts. This one, in particular, struck me. The simplicity of the idea makes me regret that I haven’t tried this before now. But I certainly have plans to incorporate it … Read more