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Perfectly Altered

Why do people alter digital photos and videos?

In today's digital world, photos and videos can be changed with just a few taps. Students will explore how and why digital images are altered, from enhancing family photos to creating eye-catching ads. Help students develop the critical-thinking skills needed to question and evaluate the media they come across every day.

Objectives

  • Recognize that photos and videos can be digitally created or altered
  • Understand different reasons why someone might alter a photo or video
  • Practice asking questions to determine if a digital image is the original or has been altered

Vocabulary

Alter · Persuade
Alter to change the way something looks, sometimes using a computer or other digital tools
Persuade to convince someone to believe or do something
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20 mins.

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