Snapseed Application Training for Improving Mobile Photography Competencies of Elementary School Teachers
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10.29303/ujcs.v7i3.1711Published:
2026-09-19Downloads
Abstract
This community service activity aims to improve elementary school teachers’ skills in mobile photography through the use of the Snapseed application. The program was conducted at Al-Fajar Islamic Base Primary School with the involvement of lecturers and students from the Faculty of Visual Communication Design at Telkom University. The method applied was a participatory practice-based approach consisting of material presentation, demonstrations, guided practice, as well as evaluation and reflection. The training materials covered the fundamentals of mobile photography, image-capturing techniques, and visual editing using the Snapseed application. The results of the activity indicated an improvement in teachers’ understanding and skills in producing more communicative and engaging visual content. In addition, the activity also encouraged the enhancement of visual literacy and the utilization of mobile technology as a supporting medium for learning. This program is expected to provide a sustainable impact on the quality of visual-based learning at the elementary school level.
Keywords:
Mobile Photography Visual Literation Snapseed Elementary Teacher PosteditingReferences
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