ABSTRACT
Digital software programs offer a variety of tools that can transform the work into a digital representation of Rembrandt—adding richness to the color in the photo compositions, manipulating the light source for drama, and using dodge and burn tools to add mood and subtlety to the images. The initial project concepts will form the backbone of a rubric that will keep students focused and help them assess their progress. The final photographs, along with students’ presentations of their work, will demonstrate mastery of technology, research, and visual literacy skills. Creative technology applications are powerful motivators for students of every learning style. A natural response to inquiry, research lies at the heart of authentic learning. Teachers cultivate research skills as a way to empower students to become lifelong learners. Student research is transformed into creative, applicable, and transferable knowledge when matched with writing, literature, visual literacy, real-life experiences, and technology applications.
