Sunday, February 22, 2015

Digital Photo Frames for the Classroom


This was an idea that just came to me when I was surfing the iTunes Store, looking for inspiration...a
Digital Photo Frame! A Digital Photo Frame that can be used on an idle iPhone or iPad! Displaying all the cool pictures taken with your beloved device!  Seems too perfect, but ohhh...the possibilities!!

Here's some ideas: Display classroom pictures from activities or Field Trips.  Use it with a Student's entry in the Science Fair or Tech Fair to give more details. Use it for Open House so that new Students & their Parents can get a sneak peak as to what it's like to be in your classroom. How about in the School's Front Office to show off the culture of your School. Your device becomes a moving story for all to see. Why not find a spot on the wall to hold your device as it displays your pictures. 

I found two Digital Photo Frame apps that I like very much.  Both are easy to use and only need access to your device's photos and photo albums. Both also have the ability to add music (also from your device) to accentuate your viewing experience. The first Digital Photo Frame that I uploaded was by Young Bit Apps (https://appsto.re/us/QAIIO.i).  I couldn't believe how easy it was to have my photos on display. Literally within a couple of minutes, I was all set!  The other free app is Picmatic by Team Whiskey Beavers (https://appsto.re/us/V-DrJ.i).  It is also very easy to use. Picmatic can display pictures in a rotating grid and includes a clock and titles.  This is a very nice display when you have many photos on an album. 




I'm inspired now to go out and take more pictures!

Say "Cheese"

Elana Moore