Using PhotoVoice in the Classroom

Created Feb. 7, 2024 by Erik Christensen

PhotoVoice = Photograph + Paragraph

• Find a picture related to an astronomy concept you have studied this semester.

• You can take your own photo (preferred) or find one on www.flickr.com or NASA’s Astronomy Picture of the Day (APOD) website

• Quality of photo does not matter.

• Write a one paragraph caption about that photo that explains one concept you have studied this semester.

• Put both the photo and the paragraph on one slide (photo on top and paragraph underneath).

• Include your name, chapter, and date at the bottom of the slide

• Do not email them – they must be submitted in the proper D2L discussion board

	Failing	Below Average	Average	Exemplary
Photograph	No photo included. 0 points	The photo is not related to a chapter concept and does not illustrate the concept effectively 4 points	The photo is related to a chapter concept but does not illustrate the concept effectively 5 points	The photo captures a concept from the chapter in an engaging and effective way 6 points
Integration with Chapter Content	No paragraph included. 0 points	Although a paragraph is included, the concept is not accurately represented and/or does not relate to the photo 4 points	The paragraph makes vague or indirect connections between the photo and the chapter concept 5 points	The paragraph analyzes and explains the ways the photo relates directly to a chapter concept 6 points
Format and Writing	Format has not been followed. Serious grammatical and mechanical errors. 0 points	Required format of the assignment has not been followed. There may be grammatical or mechanical errors. 1 point	Photo is at the top of the page, paragraph is at the bottom. Submitted as a single page document file. Paper has grammatical or mechanical errors. 2 points	Photo is at the top of the page, paragraph is at the bottom. Submitted as a single page document file. Paper has been proofed and there are no grammatical or mechanical errors. 3 points