Picniking!

Learning to use Picnik is one of my favorite activities yet in TPTE 486. Picnik is an online photo editing Web 2.0 tool that allows you to do nearly anything to a photo. At home, I took my favorite photo of myself, and used Picnik to turn the image into a form of self-expression. My family has always referred to me as "Princess" so I found it only appropriate to give myself a crown!

Picnik Fun

This tool was simple to use and much fun too! I was able to crop and touch up my image, as well as apply "stickers" and frames. Some attempts at editing (or creating I should say) did not go well for me because they were off limits to the free user. Most of the advanced tools within Picnik require Premium status, which is met with a small fee. If I find myself referring back to this tool, I may choose to register for the Premium account next time.

Through use of this tool, I learned that there are many ways to enhance and further creativity in one's use of images. I will use this tool for a student self-expression activity should I be placed in an upper elementary classroom. I myself will apply it to enhancing my images used in presentations.