Google+Picasa

This is a duplicate page; please see Picasa.

Google Picasa is a photo software download that allows photo sharing and the creation of various photo projects. http://picasa.google.com/support/bin/topic.py?topic=14609 STRENGTHS
 * Free
 * Locates photo files on your computer automatically
 * Easy to use
 * Finds pictures
 * Share pictures
 * Edit pictures
 * Online discussion forum available
 * Offers photo editing option (fosters artistic creativity)
 * Has many features for creating a project (editing, slide show, collage, people recognition)
 * Allows audio and text to be added to pictures/slide shows
 * Easy file management (easy to organize information and pictures
 * Has help extensive resources for users

WEAKNESSES
 * It takes some time to learn how to use all of the Picasa features
 * May be difficult to use with young children
 * Software upgrades often requiring learning more new information
 * Locates photo files on your computer automatically
 * Requires some familiarity or quick training (even self training) to use

OPPORTUNITIES
 * All students may use this program with any digital camera brand
 * May serve as gateway software helping students to learn other more complex photo editing software later

THREATS CLASSROOM IDEAS
 * Not originated for classroom use therefore could be subject to online advertising and pop up ads
 * Software must be downloaded to each user's computer instead of using it online (some other similar companies offer this option)
 * Sharing classroom activities with parents
 * Timelines
 * Photo Collages
 * Slide shows
 * All of the above activities can be incorporated into any subject area.