I choose Smilebox as my
next Web2.0 Tool. With the awesome Web2.0 Tool, Smilebox, I was able to create a collage for my class. I
used photos that were taken on our recent field trips. After printing the collage we decided to frame it, and it
now hangs on our classroom wall. Next week one of our class
assignments will be to create a collage using Smilebox.
Smilebox enables the user to make cards, invitations,
calendars and collages. You choose what you want to make and then add your
personal photos along with the sentiment you want to share, and in a short time
your product is complete.
Smilebox is a well constructed program. The directions
are easy to follow, and the products are beautiful. After opening up the
program you choose the format you want to use with your photos. When I created
the class collage I chose 15 different pictures, decided on a title and the
program did the rest. After you see an
example of your product, you have the ability to edit both photos and whatever
writing you have added.
The students in my class have decided to use Smilebox as a fundraiser. They are going to
offer Christmas cards and 2012 calendars. A student committee is researching
the actual cost for us to create the cards and the calendar. The school office
has offered the use of the Xerox machine, which will cut down our production
costs. After the research is completed a
decision will be made regarding the pricing of each item. The next step would
be to create an order form and begin selling.
I would recommend Smilebox
to everyone. Teachers can use it to create personalized items for their
classroom, and possibly have a fundraiser.
Melinda,
ReplyDeleteFirst, I must say, it looks like you are a lucky one. Maui and Middle School... What a life.
Second, I must comment on your Smilebox review. This definitely looks like a tool i could use both professionally and privately. I have had these collage portraits done by a studio before and they are very expensive. Yours looks awesome and what a great way to celebrate the class.
Are you able to post these productions to outside sources, like your classroom webpage? Or are they restricted use?
I also found the fundraiser idea to be great. My kids were always looking for something to sell, usually candy. Recently, California changed nutrition guidelines and that cut candy sales on campus. This would be an excellent replacement product. Parents and relatives will eat it up. Let me know how profitable it was.
Take care.
Mrs. Gruber - Rainy California Weekend
Medlinda,
ReplyDeleteSmilebox was my first choice to use, but it had me download the program to use it. Did you download it or did you create your collage right online?