Ting # 9 Endless Images

       

 

        I looked through all of the generator options suggested and was really drawn to the ‘Image Chef’ Website.  It seemed to be the most useful to me as an elementary school teacher, as well as a mom.  I spent about 45 minutes just browsing around looking at all the different options that I could possibly use.  There are so many choices, it was very difficult for me to just pick a few to display on the blog.  I thoroughly enjoyed creating different images.  I narrowed it down to three that I could post up on the blog – one personal image and two education images.

        License Plate: Since I would love to live in Hawaii, I obviously had to manipulate the Hawaii State license plate.  I always crave warm weather and sun, and Hawaii is the ultimate setting for me.

        Post-it Note: I thought this image would be fitting to place into my students’ folders to remind them about specific upcoming tests.  It is a nice change from just a drab reminder.
        Elephant Teacher: I made this image as a possible poster to hang on the wall in the classroom.  It is a quirky way to get kids interested in learning.

            These types of generator websites are a great way to convey a message without being overbearing or nagging.  They are a simple way to get a point across in a fun and uplifting way.  It is one of those things that just make you smile when you see it.  I can see using these in the classroom.  Since these images are personalized, they can draw the students’ attention quickly.  They are brief, to the point, and easy to read.  This is perfect because you do not want the importance of the message to get ‘lost’ in a bunch of boring stuff.  Kids (mine at least) tend not to remember important things, so capturing their attention with a quick visual is great.  Images like these can also spruce up parent newsletters and highlight the more important information in the letter.  There is an infinite amount of school notes and letters come home, and it is very easy to just skim through what is written on them.  Generated images can make a parent stop skimming and concentrate on what pops out from the page.  I am certainly looking forward to using these applications.

            So check out this fantastic website at www.imagechef.com.  It will be well worth it.