Module 4-2: Digital Literacy

I read the blog post titled "Picture Perfect: Make Your Own Motivational Posters." Using the website bighugelabs.com, teachers can now make their own motivational posters. The posters look just like the ones that you can buy at the store, however, you can now personalize them using your own pictures, titles, and messages. What a unique way to showcase your students on a poster to motivate others in the class. The blog article touches upon the thought that once you label a student lazy or not a hard worker, that is exactly what you get. But, by including a picture of this 'lazy' person on a poster, encouraging other students to try harder, you are more likely to receive a different outcome. I visited the website, and it is extremely easy to use. Simply upload a picture from your file and add a title and message. There are links included on the page in case you are at a loss for motivational phrases. The website also offers other options for you to personalize by uploading personal pictures, such as magazine covers, calendars, and jigsaw puzzles. Although, you can buy these products through BigHugeLabs.com, it is also easy to download the images as a JPEG file and print on your own.
After looking at the skillset for the Partnership for 21st Century Skills, these personalized motivational posters easily supports this framework. Not only do these posters support creativity and innovation, but also technology, career, and life skills. After seeing themselves on posters to help others, students can create their own posters. This would also help to promote a comfortable and supportive learning environment necessary for students to succeed. I know that I will be using BigHugeLabs.com in the future!