Photoshow

Photoshow

Photoshow is a web tool that allows you to easily create personalized photo show stories. This tool also gives you the possibility to share your creations with other people on the web.

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SWOT Analysis Strentghs
 * Free simplified version
 * Easy to create a user account
 * Visually pleasant
 * You can import pictures from several different places (e.g., Facebook and Flickr, accounts)
 * Support four file formats (JPG, BMP, PNG, and TIFF)
 * Allows you to share photos in creative ways
 * The free version allows you to add up to 24 photos
 * Allows you to share your photo show through e-mail, Facebook, web pages or blogs
 * The premium version (which costs $39.99) allows you to apply effects including transitions, music, narration, and caption
 * Gives you the possibility of editing your work before saving it

Weaknesses
 * Only the Premium version (the one that is paid for) allows to upload more than 24
 * If you are using the free version your photo show will only be stored for 30 days

Opportunities
 * Students can showcase their creations through social networking sites
 * Photo shows that depict important moments of the students' classroom life can be shared with family

Threats
 * If not monitored, students could create inappropriate material
 * If not monitored, students can also be exposed to inappropriate content

Ideas for the classroom
 * A photo Show can be used with very young learners to introduce vocabulary, create background knowledge, and promote discussion
 * Teachers can invite students to create a photo show that captures the best moments of the school year and share it their families