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 * Introduction**
 * 1) Why are we doing this session? End of Year Photo Stories – Yearbook Photos – Managing Your Photos
 * 2) Digital Photography Virtual Handout: http://uatim.wikispaces.com/digitalphotography
 * 3) UA TiM Digital Photography Resources: [|www.delicious.com/uatim/dp]
 * 4) Digital Photography Lesson Ideas: http://uatim.wikispaces.com/dplessons
 * 5) Tips for Taking Better Pictures: http://uatim.wikispaces.com/picturetips


 * Getting Acquainted with your camera**
 * 1) After a brief overview of how to use the zoom and set the flash on the workshop cameras, you and a partner will have the opportunity to practice using these functions.
 * 2) You will also be exposed to a sample classroom activity during the process.


 * Organizing your photos with the Scanner & Camera Wizard**

1) Most cameras come with software. Some cameras require this software to be installed on the computer before the camera will connect to the computer. Caution: You may have to change drive letter if your camera is not recognized!

2) If you do not have the software or think it is too complicated, you can use Windows XP’s Scanner and Camera Wizard. (This also works if you have a card reader for your memory card.)

> A) Access the wizard by locating it in the ACCESSORIES list or by right-clicking on the camera’s drive in My Computer and selecting AUTOPLAY. Step by Step Instructions: []

> B) Organizing Photos Tutorial: []

3) After installing the photos on the computer, the pictures will be in a folder in the MY PICTURES folder inside the MY DOCUMENTS folder.

This activity provides each group with practice using the camera, taking good photos, placing images onto the computer, and incorporating the images into PowerPoint.
 * Digital Scavenger Hunt**


 * 1) Take a few photos using the practice scavenger hunt of your choice & then return to the room.
 * 2) Connect the camera to the computer. (Each member will do this.)
 * 3) Use the Scanner and Camera Wizard to get your photos on to your computer.
 * 4) Create a PowerPoint Photo Album. Step-by-Step Instructions: []