lunes



This is a simple idea for using images. You could use OpenContent images or take your own.

The idea is to make an image with text added. In this case a lune poem. Lune poems are really easy to write for people of all ages. You could do the same exercise with a six word story or a haiku.

Workflow:

 * 1) Source your Image
 * 2) Write the text
 * 3) Add text to image
 * 4) Publish

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Source Your Image
The Sources section has many example repositories where you can find images.

You will probably be searching for images that fit the context of what you are teaching.

Keep in mind you need to find an image you can modify. You may want to share the result. It is is a good idea to note the source and license.

Write the text
Often searching for images will give pupils ideas for writing.

Add text to image
There are many editors that will allow you to do this. These include online editors ([|SUMO Paint] for example), simple applications such as paint (pc) and preview (mac) through professional tools such as photoshop.

Publish
The finished product could be published on a blog or wiki, or back to a site such as flickr. Remember you will need to satisfy the license that the source image was published under.

Extend or Adapt the Idea
Several lunes could be put together to make a movie adding audio.

Other Subjects

 * six word stories
 * haiku
 * Motivational/demotivational posters
 * LOLcats

Process
Processes that could be covered by this activity include: Search & Discovery, Remix , Copyright and Digital Literacies

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