Image Capture

For this assignment, I used Microsoft Works to create a graphic that I wanted to copy and use. So, after I made the graphic, I then used the print screen button to take a picture of the screen. I later learned there may be a better way to do the printing of the screen that may not copy all of the taskbars and everything. But, I had already went through this much of the process and so decided to just erase all the additional things that were on that picture. I edited and experimented with the Paint program to get the final result. I decided to save it as a jpeg because most programs can open those types of files. My final picture saved at the size of 52.7 KB. To obtain my graphic that I used, I simply chose something from clip art that would be good to use in a classroom setting and then added my own text around it.
One thing this could be used for in the classroom is to explain how to do things on a computer. The brief explanation of the Print Screen button that I read from Windows explained that it could be used to take pictures of various screens to show the steps in doing something. This could be used to help explain and demonstrate a step-by-step process of how to do something. It would provide a small visual for the students to follow along with and would help them understand what their process should look like.
I had never used this application before and I can see how it could definitely be useful for the classroom setting and in everyday use as well.

http://www2.fairmontstate.edu/users/elong/imagecapture.jpg

desktop graphic

Okay, so everything is still a new experience every day. I had an in-depth heart-to-heart with a friend of mine after church this evening to try to figure this thing out. I'm sure it's not all as hard as I make it out to be but if it's something you're not used to, it takes a while. So.....I'm hoping all my links are working okay. The one that's on the most recent last blog looks a little strange but I can't even remember putting it there. Huh...Anyway, for this project, I considered using Microsoft Word to pull up my file, take a picture of it, and then use that. But, I decided to make something that I think would be more useful for in a classroom setting. This one graphic I made could be used with a science lesson about different environments for animals or a number of other lessons. While discussing some other options to make this graphic, I ended up choosing Microsoft Picture It!, mostly because it was right there when I went to look for a program to use and it seemed to work pretty well. It wasn't a bad program for someone who is not very experienced in any of this. I was able to find a picture I had on my computer already and then could add the text in any shape I wanted and could easily crop the picture. I would feel pretty comfortable trying to use this again to create graphics. My one issue with using this program on my computer at home was that I could not find the right disc to run the program correctly and use one of their pictures. That was a bit frustrating but my computer is not the most up to date so it is challenging at times. When I saved the file, I made it into a jpeg so that it would be fairly easy to open on most computers. The size is 108 KB. Because I saved it through my ftp and will be putting the hyperlink on here, I think the program should open in Internet Explorer, like any other web site would.
After some learning, I think older elementary school students could be able to use this program to piece together different photos like a slide show or power point of sorts to give presentations to their classmates. When I was in elementary school, I remember doing a presentation on polar bears and having to draw out my slides on an actual strip that got put through a projector. These types of new technology would be a great start for students to learn how to do these things. Then, they could further their experience and knowledge for upper grade courses.

So, here is it. PLEASE let me know if these are not working correctly.
www2.fairmontstate.edu/users/elong/penguins.jpg

cone of learning

We had to take a look at a Cone of Learning. The cone showed that the more we are hands-on with material, the more we can remember it two weeks later. This is mostly true I think for people who are active, hands-on learners. But, if someone is more of a visual learner, they would need things written down and would remember more of that material than the hands-on things.
http://www2.fairmonstate.edu.edu/users/elong/stillpics

Trying something new every day

Okay, so, I am trying to use this blog for another class as well and hopefully this is what I'm supposed to be doing. As for my previous experience using FTP, I have used it to save some files from the past. Some of which are from the first instructional tech. I think it is a good way to keep track of your files and an easy way to access them from different locations without needing a flash drive or the need of being at your own computer. I must admit that I almost forgot about the FTP and how useful it can be. I am learning more all the time and hope to learn more from this class as well. Here is my example hyperlink file from my FTP. Sorry it's not more exciting and hope it links okay. http://www2.fairmontstate.edu/users/elong/example.doc

Here it is again...

Wow, I really almost forgot this thing even existed. But, here I am again with all the craziness of a blog. Who knows if anyone will come to this part or just see the profile from class but thought I'd just put something more recent in here. I haven't been doing much lately other than working all the time it seems. Oh well, that's how it goes, right? Btw, I re-read some of the earlier posts on here and wow. Yeah, that's all I can say is wow. The one was about a fish with a lip ring. Seriously, how tired was I to write that. But anyway, maybe I'll just put things on here to keep myself occupied if I find the time and stop doing things I don't particularly need to do and actually do the things I'm supposed to. Did that make sense? Probably not yet but maybe one day it will. Enough for tonight. Homework to work on and finish if I can find where to put it and what to do. We'll see how all the online stuff works out. *Fingers crossed*