Picassohead is a creative tool that allows students to create visual media that displays their self-image...or projected self-image. In order to have this site work properly, I had to download an Adobe Flash Player on my Google Chrome. This allowed certain visual functions to work better on my browser. Once I had downloaded the flash player, the link provided by Dr. Pierce redirected me to the Create Your Own Picassohead. From there I was able to systematically create my self portrait seen below. I used the scale up/down button, rotate, color change, and the delete button while creating my portrait. This site is very user-friendly. I can definitely see my students using this tool to create images of themselves, or their interpretations of famous Americans, or even people they look up to (I'm thinking of combining this with a writing activity as I type...hooray for planning!)
I used my newly downloaded Jing tool to place both images into this post. Ahhhh...it's all coming together. I seriously panicked thinking about how to embed an image into my blog, which makes me think I am more capable with technology than I realize...if only I can remember all the different things I know.
This tool has definitely addressed standard 1 by allowing students to embrace and explore their creativity. I also learned by exploring the tool on my own, sharing my ideas and work with my colleagues, and applying my new knowledge. This experience fulfills standard 5.
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