Saturday, November 16, 2013

Task 052 th

The following URL link is to a video JING tutorial  for creating a class blog and individual blogs for elementary students.  Let's get blogging!

Task 051b th JING Tutorial Video 



Friday, November 1, 2013

Task 0210 TH


In this image in the foreground is my niece on a surfboard, arms out balancing and hair a bit crazy in what appears to be a wet ponytail.  The color seems to be so dark that it really only shows off silhouette.  The focus seems to be on that, the dark colors where the light is shining only on her back and on the water in front of her.  The middle ground shows an adult who is watching over her as she is trying out surfing.  The background is the white water it seems to set the stage.   As an observer it seems that I am looking on from the front at an even level.  The message I get from this photo is that teacher & learner are expressed in many ways, not just in a school.  This is a personal photo that reminds me of good times with my family.




In this image a brave little girl is in the foreground on a surfboard.  The light is shining on the little girl from behind only showing off her silhouette.  The dark color of the surfboard give seems to give it solid feeling.  The dark color seems to frame the girl.  The middle ground, the calm water between two waves, seems to give a message in it’s self, while the background seems rougher water at what she has weathered.   As an observer I am looking on from an even level, perhaps a bit above.  I believe this photo tells the story of a strong, independent adventurer, and risk-taker! 


My intent on changing the message was a personal one.  I actually intend to frame this photo and give it to my niece as a message.  I want it to be a reminder.  The first photo was her being guided and instructed to try out surfing.  The second photo however will remind here of how strong she is all on her own.  How independent and brave she is and to remind her to strong the way she was at that exact moment.