Q2 Image Magic Editing
Editing Activity Introduction
In this Quest, you will explore and use one or more free image editing resources to enhance a photo or image. Select the picture you already downloaded in Quest One, or use an alternative if you prefer.
STEPS
Download or make a copy of the “10.Q2 Image Magic Editing Activity” document for this Editing Activity.
Follow the directions in the document. You will try some of the editing features in one or more of the image editing sites listed:
- iPiccy - iPiccy is a user-friendly editing application (image files: jpg or png).
- Pixlr - Pixlr has a more detailed menu of options.
- Canva Online Photo Editor is easy to use. We suggest taking a tour of the features when offered. If your teacher has created a class account in Canva, follow the directions to log in.
View an example on the right of edits made with these three image editor resources of an image for science class: topic: Exploring Other Worlds.
Last steps of the assignment:
After completing this activity, find a classmate who used a different editing site than you did and share what you discovered as you edited your images.
- Have your classmate try to guess what you are trying to communicate in your edited picture.
- Compare and contrast the features of the different editing sites you used.
- Are there changes or improvements you would make based on your sharing?
Check with your teacher about submitting your completed Image Magic: Editing Activity.
Examples of edits created with iPiccy, Pixlr, and Canvas online photo editors:
- The Original image is located on Lifeofpix.
- In the first set of images, Only iPiccy has a drone image available. The drone image in the iPiccy edited image is from PhotosForClass.
Competencies & Standards
MITECS Michigan Integrated Technology Competencies for Students, and
1. Empowered Learner
c. Use technology to seek feedback that informs and improves their practice and to demonstrate their learning in a variety of ways
d. Understand the fundamental concepts of technology operations, demonstrate the ability to choose, use and troubleshoot current technologies, are able to transfer their knowledge to explore emerging technologies
2. Digital Citizen
c. Demonstrate an understanding of and respect for the rights and obligations of using and sharing intellectual property
6. Creative Communicator
a. Choose the appropriate platforms and tools for meeting the desired objectives of their creation or communication
b. Create original works or responsibly repurpose or remix digital resources into new creations.
c. Communicate complex ideas clearly and effectively by creating or using a variety of digital objects such as visualizations, models or simulations