Cut, Crop, resize and Clean an Image in Picasa

Cropping and Image in PICASA

Resources for a Jigsaw Classroom Project 

In the course of the Jigsaw making project the student need to have reference material from which to learn the basics of digital preparation for their images. There is also Photoshop 4 Kids here at Blogger, but I wanted to list other software programs that class members may wish to acces to cut, crop, resize and clean an image.

Todays Jigsaw is

VERY DIFFICULT
!!!!

Things Can Get Complicated Jigsaw Puzzle

I have set out to make this process simple.

To support the book Virtual and Traditional Jigsaws in the Class Room, I have set up a holistic, collaborative project so that teachers can see what it is like to valance a cooperative atmosphere.   All students are included in a spirit of inquiry.      (An eCLISP)

I am sure that other teachers are travelling down this track too.  If you would like  to do a guest Blog about your project here, just drop a note in the comments box and I will be happy to swap insights and activities.

For now......

Let's just start with 

What is Picasa?

Picasa is a free software package available for download on the Internet. 

Looking for a simple way to get photos from your camera and computer on the web? Google's Picasa Web Albums provides 1GB of free storage that makes sharing your photos a snap. Visit http://picasaweb.google.com

In the article Co-Contributory Paradigm of an eCLISP I talk about developing resources in the context of an eCLISP. This is a project within a Community of Learning Inquiry and Studio Practice. Gradually we are gathering the resources together so that a Hybrid Reference Centre emerges from the project based learning strategies that take place.

When designing Hybrid Reference Centres you will find that certain providers come to the top of the list time and time again. Half tongue in cheek, I joke that Cream Rises and link to a jigsaw I have created Calf Sucking Jigsaw Puzzle.

Resources:                                                                              

• JigZone.  Registration.   HowTo.
• Global Citizens Creative Arts Text. Insights and Activities.
• Teachers Pay Teachers. Open Market Place for Educators
• How to Make Online Jigsaws   Printable Worksheet  PDF
• Video on the Golden Mean.  Uploaded to Youtube by Angie Greek (2007)
• A Lesson on Composition.

Cut, Crop, Resize and Clean an Image in Paint.net

Resources for a Jigsaw Classroom Project 

In the course of the Jigsaw making project the students need to have reference material from which to learn the basics of digital preparation for their images. There is also Photoshop 4 Kids here at Blogger, but I wanted to list other software programs that class members may wish to acces to cut, crop, resize and clean an image.

Conducting a class poll provides teachers with an opportunity to boost inclusiveness of the class atmosphere.  The project also provides students with yet another opportunity to learn a little more about coding. They will also learn about their own habitual working styles and can be encouraged to step out of their comfort zone.

Maths Through Art Jigsaw Puzzle  

The trick to teaching with games and puzzles is to have the students recognise and understand their own way of working. This is their strength and will keep them within their own comfort zone. But as well!
Use the new found knowledge to get the students out of their comfort zone. If they are very good at completing puzzles alone, have them try to master working and collaborating in groups. What a great environment to teach about ways of working and coping with challenge.

At first this will seem like a laborious process but after a while you will see that a library is growing day by day.  We call this emerging through a collaborative project.  As the resources grow I will begin reference lists and this will make the process easier.  For now......

Let's just start with 

Paint.net

What is Paint.net?

Paint.net is a free software package available for download on the Internet. 

Paint.NET is free image and photo editing software for computers that run Windows. It features an intuitive and innovative user interface with support for layers, unlimited undo, special effects, and a wide variety of useful and powerful tools. An active and growing online community provides friendly help, tutorials, and plugins.

It started development as an undergraduate college senior design project mentored by Microsoft, and is currently being maintained by some of the alumni that originally worked on it. It has grown into a powerful yet simple image and photo editor tool. It is similar to Gimp.

PAINT.NET

Conducting a class poll provides teachers with an opportunity to boost inclusiveness of the class atmosphere.  The project also provides students with yet another opportunity to learn a little more about coding. They will also learn about their own habitual working styles and can be encouraged to step out of their comfort zone.

Maths Through Art Jigsaw Puzzle

Resources:                                                                               

• JigZone.  Registration.   HowTo.
• Global Citizens Creative Arts Text. Insights and Activities.
• Gesture Drawing  Just a Sense of overall form.  (PDF worksheet)
• How to Use Guidelines 
• Teachers Pay Teachers. Open Market Place for Educators
• How to Make Online Jigsaws   Printable Worksheet  PDF
• Video on the Golden Mean.  Uploaded to Youtube by Angie Greek (2007)
• A Lesson on Composition.

Cut, Crop, Resize and Clean an Image in Gimp

Resources for a Jigsaw Classroom Project 
In the course of the Jigsaw making project the student need to have reference material from which to learn the basics of digital preparation for their images. There is also Photoshop 4 Kids here at Blogger, but I wanted to list other software programs that class members may wish to acces to cut, crop, resize and clean an image.

At first this will seem like a laborious process but after a while you will see that a library is growing day by day.  We call this emerging through a collaborative project.  As the resources grow I will begin reference lists and this will make the process easier.  For now......
Let's just start with 

GIMP

What is Gimp?

Gimp is a free software package available for download on the Internet. 

GIMP is an acronym for GNU Image Manipulation Program. It is a freely to download program for such tasks as photo retouching, image composition and image authoring.  The program can be downloaded for either Windows or Mac Operating Systems.   The Download Page is here. 

                          Calf Sucking Jigsaw Puzzle


In the article Co-Contributory Paradigm of an eCLISP I talk about developing resources in the context of an eCLISP. This is a project within a Community of Learning Inquiry and Studio Practice. Gradually we are gathering the resources together so that a Hybrid Reference Centre emerges from the project based learning strategies that take place.

When designing Hybrid Reference Centres you will find that certain providers come to the top of the list time and time again. Half tongue in cheek, I joke that Cream Rises and link to a jigsaw I have created Calf Sucking Jigsaw Puzzle.

Resources:                                                                             

• JigZone.  Registration.   HowTo.
• Global Citizens Creative Arts Text. Insights and Activities.
• Gesture Drawing  Just a Sense of overall form.  (PDF worksheet)
• How to Use Guidelines 
• Teachers Pay Teachers. Open Market Place for Educators
• How to Make Online Jigsaws   Printable Worksheet  PDF
• Video on the Golden Mean.  Uploaded to Youtube by Angie Greek (2007)
• A Lesson on Composition.