Roxio+PhotoShow

[|www.photoshow.com]
 * RESOURCE URL**

Photoshow is an online editor that allows users to take photographs, videos, and music and turn them into multimedia presentations. These presentations are saved to the Roxio Photoshow website and users have the choice to keep the photoshow public or make it private.


 * STRENGTHS**
 * This resource is very user friendly with a small learning curve
 * Allows users to create attractive presentations quickly and easily
 * Has a private feature so users only share photoshows with the people they choose
 * Highly customizable. Users can change settings and add effects.
 * Can add photos directly from Facebook, Flickr, Picasa, and Shutterfly
 * Can share photoshows via Facebook and other social networking sites


 * WEAKNESSES**
 * Must pay for upgraded features
 * Free photoshow deleted from the website after 30 days
 * Off-line editing only available with paid upgrade
 * "Authoring" features (customizable photo additions) severely limited with free service


 * OPPORTUNITIES**
 * Can be used to appeal to visual learners
 * Can be used as another alternative to traditional presentation methods
 * Teachers can use photoshows to present or allow students to create their own


 * THREATS**
 * Depending on the photos and media used, teachers could face copyright issues
 * As with all online presentation media, inappropriate material may be used
 * Students may be able to use Photoshow as a way to access social media and avoid firewalls


 * IDEAS FOR USE IN THE CLASSROOM**


 * Teachers and students can create personal photoshows to introduce themselves to the class
 * Students can create photoshow "stories" to accompany writing in an ELA setting
 * Students can use this as an alternative to PowerPoint, iMovie, MovieMaker, etc.
 * Students can go on a photo "scavenger hunt" and compile their pictures into a photoshow
 * Teachers can use photoshows to recognize special achievements in the class.