Follow these Steps to Create Graphics
In Task 2, I was asked to create a collection of graphics for my website (e-portfolio). Since my site is designed to help teachers learn new techniques to use in the classroom, I selected items I felt would best showcase how to use graphics in lessons, presentations, or activities. My target audience would be teachers of all ages and abilities who are wanting to improve their lessons with technology. Graphics can be a valuable asset in education, not only in the realm of lesson planning, but also in presentations to colleagues. Adding images, clipart and artistic elements can bring to life what they are presenting to their audience.
Graphic Image #1 was a picture I took of a hiking trail I visited last summer. I picked this image to showcase how teachers can take a simple picture like this and use it in a classroom. I could see teachers putting this picture up to have students use as a writing prompt, or maybe a start for a discussion about plants and their habitats. The image has a size of 1960x4032 and takes up 4.1 MB.
The original image was a rather large photo and sometimes can take up too much space in a presentation or activity you are creating. I used a program called Photo Image Editor Pixelstyle to resize this image. Graphic Image #2 has a size of 460x988 and only takes up 445 KB of space. Resizing a photo changes the physical shape of the image but not the pixel dimensions.
Steps to Resizing an Image in Photo Image Editor Pixelstyle:
1. Open Program
2. Select Transparent Background
3. Select Open (which will allow you to pick your photo from your computer)
4. Select Image in tool bar at top of screen
5. Hit resize image
6. Type in Dimensions
7. Hit Scale
8. Select File at top Tool Bar
9. Select Export
10. Rename file and then select JPEG
11. Hit Save
Cropping an image allows you the ability to narrow down the view of an image. Basically it's like cutting out a portion of a photo and zooming in on that piece. In Graphic #3, I zoomed in on the stone archway. In class, teachers could use this to discuss the science behind how archways were created. They could have students write about why this tunnel was created. They could even crop it in closer and look at the rock formations and have them determine what type of rock is present and what type of erosion might have caused this ravine.
Steps to Cropping an Image in Photo Image Editor Pixelstyle:
1. Open Program
2. Select Transparent Background
3. Select Open (which will allow you to pick your photo from your computer)
4. Select Cropping Tool on Left Hand Side Tool Bar
5. Drag the box that appears to the portion of image you want to crop
6. Once the area is selected hit check mark at top of workspace to complete crop.
7. Select File at top Tool Bar
8. Select Export
9. Rename file and then select JPEG
10. Hit Save
With the advances in technology there are tons of programs and effects you can use to enhance a photo. They range from placing filters on them to create different colors and textures. Teachers can turn something black and white or highlight in color a specific feature. They can play with exposure and saturation, etc. The fun behind these effects is teachers can be totally creative and bring new aspects out of a photo for your learners or audience. With Graphic #4, I changed the filter to change the colors of the green and highlight the darker greens on the rock. This would be a great story starter for a writing class. Even better would be to teach the students to use these programs and have them create photos to go with stories, artwork or presentations. I could see students writing a diary placing themselves in a historic period and then taking photos and changing them to look black and white or antique in nature.
Steps to Adding a Filter to an Image in Photo Image Editor Pixelstyle:
1. Open Program
2. Select Transparent Background
3. Select Open (which will allow you to pick your photo from your computer)
4. Select Filter tool bar at top of screen
5. Select Stylize
6. Select Filter Gallery
7. New Window pops open
8. Select Adjustment
9. Select Hue
10. Select Add Filter
11. Select File at top Tool Bar
12. Select Export
13. Rename file and then select JPEG
14. Hit Save
Scanning is an important technique to use. There are many scanning apps out there to help pull in work that teachers want to display or share on a presentation or lesson. I used a program called Office Lens to scan this Graphic #5 which was artwork my daughter created. The program allows you the ability to neatly scan items without seeing a border, but I left it this way to show it was a scanned item. Teachers can scan writing samples, artwork, pages from a textbook, etc. The neat thing about this app is that it turns it into a jpeg file and acts like a photo. They can then resize, crop, edit, and use photo effects on it. The possibilities for usage in a lesson or presentation are endless. This scanned photo is 3024x4032 and takes up 5.2 MB in space.
Steps to Scanning an Image in Office Lens:
1. Open Program
2. Center item in screen
3. Select Scan
4. Review and Edit
5. Save
6. Share
In Graphic #6, I have once again resized it. This one is 480x681 and takes up 149KB.
Steps to Resizing an Image in Photo Image Editor Pixelstyle:
1. Open Program
2. Select Transparent Background
3. Select Open (which will allow you to pick your photo from your computer)
4. Select Image in tool bar at top of screen
5. Hit resize image
6. Type in Dimensions
7. Hit Scale
8. Select File at top Tool Bar
9. Select Export
10. Rename file and then select JPEG
11. Hit Save
The internet has made finding images to use very easy and can make it tempting to break copyright laws. Be sure when you save an image from somewhere that you have the permission to use the image and credit the source. Graphic #7 I found in the Library of Congress in their free to use image section. They have tons of resources available. There are also tons of free clipart sites that you can use to find items to make your lessons and presentations more intriguing.
Steps to Downloading an Image:
1. Find Image
2. Check Free Usage
3. Select Download or Right Click on Image
4. Select Save Image
5. Title
6. Save to device
7. Cite Source
Using a program like Microsoft Paint 3D or Drawing Desk allows teachers and students the ability to create beautiful one of a kind pieces of art. The tools and effects they can use can make any dream come to life. In Graphic #8, I created a unicorn using the drawing tools. I also added a background and special effects like the light aspect at the tip of the horn. As you can imagine, in the classroom they could be writing a story and want to illustrate a book using the Pages App. The students could use the paint program to design images and add them to the ebook they are creating. They can add backdrops, filters, draw, paint, add stickers and text, etc. The power behind these types of programs are limitless. This artwork is 2048x2048 and takes up 942KB in space.
Steps to Creating an Image in Drawing Desk APP:
1. Open Program
2. Select Blank Canvas
3. Select Spray Can Tool (Along Left Side Tool Bar)
4. Select Color at bottom Left
5. Color Page for Background Affect
6. Select Pencil Tool
7. Draw Image
8. Use Eraser if Needed
9. Select Stickers at top of Workspace
10. Select Light feature
11. Add sticker to spot
12. Save Image
13. Export
In Graphic #9, I have once again resized it. This one is 480x479 and takes up 93KB.
References:
Graphic #7 - C.M. Bell, photographer. (1901) Johnson, Rev. J.A. , 1901. [between February and December 1903] [Photograph] Retrieved from the Library of Congress, https://www.loc.gov/item/2016699863/.
Graphic Image #1 was a picture I took of a hiking trail I visited last summer. I picked this image to showcase how teachers can take a simple picture like this and use it in a classroom. I could see teachers putting this picture up to have students use as a writing prompt, or maybe a start for a discussion about plants and their habitats. The image has a size of 1960x4032 and takes up 4.1 MB.
The original image was a rather large photo and sometimes can take up too much space in a presentation or activity you are creating. I used a program called Photo Image Editor Pixelstyle to resize this image. Graphic Image #2 has a size of 460x988 and only takes up 445 KB of space. Resizing a photo changes the physical shape of the image but not the pixel dimensions.
Steps to Resizing an Image in Photo Image Editor Pixelstyle:
1. Open Program
2. Select Transparent Background
3. Select Open (which will allow you to pick your photo from your computer)
4. Select Image in tool bar at top of screen
5. Hit resize image
6. Type in Dimensions
7. Hit Scale
8. Select File at top Tool Bar
9. Select Export
10. Rename file and then select JPEG
11. Hit Save
Cropping an image allows you the ability to narrow down the view of an image. Basically it's like cutting out a portion of a photo and zooming in on that piece. In Graphic #3, I zoomed in on the stone archway. In class, teachers could use this to discuss the science behind how archways were created. They could have students write about why this tunnel was created. They could even crop it in closer and look at the rock formations and have them determine what type of rock is present and what type of erosion might have caused this ravine.
Steps to Cropping an Image in Photo Image Editor Pixelstyle:
1. Open Program
2. Select Transparent Background
3. Select Open (which will allow you to pick your photo from your computer)
4. Select Cropping Tool on Left Hand Side Tool Bar
5. Drag the box that appears to the portion of image you want to crop
6. Once the area is selected hit check mark at top of workspace to complete crop.
7. Select File at top Tool Bar
8. Select Export
9. Rename file and then select JPEG
10. Hit Save
With the advances in technology there are tons of programs and effects you can use to enhance a photo. They range from placing filters on them to create different colors and textures. Teachers can turn something black and white or highlight in color a specific feature. They can play with exposure and saturation, etc. The fun behind these effects is teachers can be totally creative and bring new aspects out of a photo for your learners or audience. With Graphic #4, I changed the filter to change the colors of the green and highlight the darker greens on the rock. This would be a great story starter for a writing class. Even better would be to teach the students to use these programs and have them create photos to go with stories, artwork or presentations. I could see students writing a diary placing themselves in a historic period and then taking photos and changing them to look black and white or antique in nature.
Steps to Adding a Filter to an Image in Photo Image Editor Pixelstyle:
1. Open Program
2. Select Transparent Background
3. Select Open (which will allow you to pick your photo from your computer)
4. Select Filter tool bar at top of screen
5. Select Stylize
6. Select Filter Gallery
7. New Window pops open
8. Select Adjustment
9. Select Hue
10. Select Add Filter
11. Select File at top Tool Bar
12. Select Export
13. Rename file and then select JPEG
14. Hit Save
Scanning is an important technique to use. There are many scanning apps out there to help pull in work that teachers want to display or share on a presentation or lesson. I used a program called Office Lens to scan this Graphic #5 which was artwork my daughter created. The program allows you the ability to neatly scan items without seeing a border, but I left it this way to show it was a scanned item. Teachers can scan writing samples, artwork, pages from a textbook, etc. The neat thing about this app is that it turns it into a jpeg file and acts like a photo. They can then resize, crop, edit, and use photo effects on it. The possibilities for usage in a lesson or presentation are endless. This scanned photo is 3024x4032 and takes up 5.2 MB in space.
Steps to Scanning an Image in Office Lens:
1. Open Program
2. Center item in screen
3. Select Scan
4. Review and Edit
5. Save
6. Share
In Graphic #6, I have once again resized it. This one is 480x681 and takes up 149KB.
Steps to Resizing an Image in Photo Image Editor Pixelstyle:
1. Open Program
2. Select Transparent Background
3. Select Open (which will allow you to pick your photo from your computer)
4. Select Image in tool bar at top of screen
5. Hit resize image
6. Type in Dimensions
7. Hit Scale
8. Select File at top Tool Bar
9. Select Export
10. Rename file and then select JPEG
11. Hit Save
The internet has made finding images to use very easy and can make it tempting to break copyright laws. Be sure when you save an image from somewhere that you have the permission to use the image and credit the source. Graphic #7 I found in the Library of Congress in their free to use image section. They have tons of resources available. There are also tons of free clipart sites that you can use to find items to make your lessons and presentations more intriguing.
Steps to Downloading an Image:
1. Find Image
2. Check Free Usage
3. Select Download or Right Click on Image
4. Select Save Image
5. Title
6. Save to device
7. Cite Source
Using a program like Microsoft Paint 3D or Drawing Desk allows teachers and students the ability to create beautiful one of a kind pieces of art. The tools and effects they can use can make any dream come to life. In Graphic #8, I created a unicorn using the drawing tools. I also added a background and special effects like the light aspect at the tip of the horn. As you can imagine, in the classroom they could be writing a story and want to illustrate a book using the Pages App. The students could use the paint program to design images and add them to the ebook they are creating. They can add backdrops, filters, draw, paint, add stickers and text, etc. The power behind these types of programs are limitless. This artwork is 2048x2048 and takes up 942KB in space.
Steps to Creating an Image in Drawing Desk APP:
1. Open Program
2. Select Blank Canvas
3. Select Spray Can Tool (Along Left Side Tool Bar)
4. Select Color at bottom Left
5. Color Page for Background Affect
6. Select Pencil Tool
7. Draw Image
8. Use Eraser if Needed
9. Select Stickers at top of Workspace
10. Select Light feature
11. Add sticker to spot
12. Save Image
13. Export
In Graphic #9, I have once again resized it. This one is 480x479 and takes up 93KB.
References:
Graphic #7 - C.M. Bell, photographer. (1901) Johnson, Rev. J.A. , 1901. [between February and December 1903] [Photograph] Retrieved from the Library of Congress, https://www.loc.gov/item/2016699863/.