Photo+Editing+&+Sharing

Photo Editing Tools
__**PICNIK**__ [|Picnik] is the default image editing tool for Flickr. Picnik may also be used as a stand alone tool to edit and add creative elements to photos. //Bonus: No sign in or username required!//



This photo of Andre the Giant was edited and resized using Picnik. Andre has a posse!

__**PHOTOSHOP**__ [|Photoshop] The gold standard for photo manipulation/authoring. Various versions available at different price points for different levels of users. ~$99-$499

__**GIMP**__ [|Gimp] the open source, multiplatform (FREE) photo editing and image authoring tool with the functionality of Photoshop.

[|Paint] photo editing program. Free.
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__**BIGHUGELABS**__ [|Bighugelabs] is a site which will take your photos and create maps, posters, calendars, trading cards, etc.

Photo Sharing Tools
__**FLICKR**__ [|Flickr] is a Web based photo management and sharing application that integrates easily with Blogs, Wikis, RSS, and 3rd party software. Users can upload, edit, organize, share, and geotag their photos. Users may also utilize third party tools to print and create items using Flickr photos. media type="custom" key="3952899"

[|What Can We Do With Flickr?]P

__**Voicethread**__ [|Voicethread]is a multimedia slideshow application that holds photos, documents, and videos, while allowing readers to comment.

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__**SHUTTERFLY**__ [|Shutterfly]

__**PICASA**__ [|Picasa]

[|Link to Photostory]
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[|Snagit] takes a screenshot which may then be cropped and saved in various formats. [|morguefile] copyright free photos

Additional Classroom Resources: [|Photo Sharing to Support Student Achievement] [|A Picture can Create a Thousand Words] [|Students' Views on using Flickr in the Classroom] [|Spell with Flickr] Digital Pics For Teachers Wiki Photo Editing & Sharing in Plain English media type="youtube" key="vPU4awtuTsk" height="344" width="425"