Service Learning: Pictures with a Purpose

Pictures with a Purpose

Service Learning Project

Project Description

Cemeteries are an important part of our culture and history. Help preserve the artistic creativity of the monuments and the historical and cultural significance of the individuals for future generations.

During this service learning opportunity, service learners will take photos of grave markers (IOOF Cemetery) with the BillionGraves app which marks each gravestone automatically with a GPS location and preserves the historical information. We will then transcribe the data, which will be plotted on cemetery maps, and made readily available at BillionGraves.com for free for millions of families around the globe for generations to come. This is a preservation project with the approval of Georgetown Parks and Rec (weather and service permitting) I look forward to seeing you on June 8th!

Prepare for the Session by Installing the App

Complete these tasks prior to our June 8th Session

Go to Billiongraves.com and register for a free account. This can be done on your computer.
Install the BillionGraves app on your smart phone and login with your account information.
Watch this video
Watch for communication from me!
View the Pictures with a Purpose: Service Learning Example Project Plan

Take Digital Photos at the Cemetery

Complete these tasks during the session on June 8th

Meet (8:30am) at E 7th and Smith Creek Road, at the IOOF Cemetery in Georgetown, Texas. (Located behind Southwestern University)

Check for location and event updates through email or this website before meeting at the cemetery. We will reschedule for bad weather. It's really muggy, but we are a go for today! See you at 8:30.

We will:

Meet to review the app and photo-taking tips
- Stand to the side to avoid casting a shadow
- Remove weeds, grass, or other debris that may block gravestone information
- Be sure names and dates are inside the photo frame
Make a plan for splitting the work to complete the Addison addition.
Take photos in the assigned area according to the cemetery map
Regroup and share insights

Transcribe Photos on Your Own

Next steps for transcribing and reflecting on the project. Complete by June 10th

On your own:

upload your photos and select the option to transcribe
Watch this video on How to Transcribe Photos
Transcribe your photos. It's easiest to do this on your computer
Explore the Research tab on the Billion Graves website. Try searching for a family member.

To receive credit for the course, please complete the Service Learning Reflection Form
Want to do more?
- - Find a cemetery near you and take/transcribe photos
  - Explore the Billiongraves blog
Interested in planning a service learning project for your students? View the Pictures with a Purpose: Service Learning Project Plan or create your own plan by making a copy of this blank template

Want More Digital Learning Sessions?

Summer 2021 Digital Learning 1:1 Academy PL Sessions

Every student in Georgetown ISD will have a Chromebook (K-12) or iPad (PreK) in their hands next year! How can you make the most out of the unprecedented access your students will have to technology as everyone returns to in-person learning in the 2021-2022 school year? Continue building your digital toolkit, learn to manage and organize the culture of your digitally-infused classroom, and design engaging digital work for your students by participating in these professional learning opportunities designed by the GISD Digital Learning Team.

Come fly with your DLC Co-Pilots this summer as we navigate the 1:1 classroom with you!

Check out our Digital Learning session offerings for Summer 2021!

Click here for Spreadsheet with links to Eduphoria

NOTE: These sessions are also listed on the complete summer PL menu which was sent out by the Professional Learning team. We just wanted to take an opportunity to highlight them for you!

Session Contact Information:
Marcie Lindsey
lindseym@georgetownisd.org

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