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====How do you add a screen shot to Sakai?==== | ====How do you add a screen shot to Sakai?==== | ||
| + | In Sakai, there are two ways an instructor can insert an image. | ||
| + | * Method 1: Embed Image in Lessons | ||
| + | * Method 2: Use the Text Editor toolbar | ||
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| + | * Method 2: Use the Text Editor toolbar | ||
* There's many places you can add an image, such as in Lessons, the Syllabus or your course Home page | * There's many places you can add an image, such as in Lessons, the Syllabus or your course Home page | ||
* In '''Lessons''', click on '''Add Content''', then '''Add Text''' | * In '''Lessons''', click on '''Add Content''', then '''Add Text''' | ||
| − | * In the "Text Editor" displayed, click where you want the picture to display, then click on the '''image tool''' on the tool bar | + | ** In the "Text Editor" displayed, click where you want the picture to display, then click on the '''image tool''' on the tool bar |
| − | * In the Image Properties box, click on '''Browse Server''' | + | *** In the Image Properties box, click on '''Browse Server''' |
| − | * On the '' bottom'', click on the '''Browse''' button, find and click on your picture, click '''Open''' | + | *** On the '' bottom'', click on the '''Browse''' button, find and click on your picture, click '''Open''' |
| − | ** On the ''right'', click on the '''Upload''' button | + | *** On the ''right'', click on the '''Upload''' button |
| − | ** The name of your picture will show up in the middle of the screen, click on the '''picture name''' | + | *** The name of your picture will show up in the middle of the screen, click on the '''picture name''' |
* You'll now return to the Image Properties box: | * You'll now return to the Image Properties box: | ||
** In the '''alternative text''' box: type in what is important about the image | ** In the '''alternative text''' box: type in what is important about the image | ||
Revision as of 12:05, 11 September 2018
Contents
How to Create Screen Shots
What are Screen Shots?
- A screen shot is a picture of something that was displayed on your computer.
- Windows 10: Use the snipping tool to capture screenshots
- Windows 7: How to Use the Windows Snipping Tool handout (pdf)
Why do instructors use Screen Shots?
- Show a picture of a diagram or process and add it to Word, PowerPoint or Sakai
- Provide a roadmap to a part of your course for your students
- Show your students how to make screen shots, so they can show instead of tell you about a problem
Easiest Ways to Take a Screenshot using Microsoft Windows
7 Ways to Take a Screenshot using Mac OS
How do you add a screen shot to Sakai?
In Sakai, there are two ways an instructor can insert an image.
- Method 1: Embed Image in Lessons
- Method 2: Use the Text Editor toolbar
- Method 2: Use the Text Editor toolbar
- There's many places you can add an image, such as in Lessons, the Syllabus or your course Home page
- In Lessons, click on Add Content, then Add Text
- In the "Text Editor" displayed, click where you want the picture to display, then click on the image tool on the tool bar
- In the Image Properties box, click on Browse Server
- On the bottom, click on the Browse button, find and click on your picture, click Open
- On the right, click on the Upload button
- The name of your picture will show up in the middle of the screen, click on the picture name
- In the "Text Editor" displayed, click where you want the picture to display, then click on the image tool on the tool bar
- You'll now return to the Image Properties box:
- In the alternative text box: type in what is important about the image
- If needed, change the width; Click OK.
- If you need to change the picture size (if you have scroll bars displaying or it's too small), you can click to the right of the image, on the Edit icon.
- Click on the image, then click on the image tool on the tool bar
- In the Image Properties box, you usually should change only the width; the height should automatically adjust; Click OK.
Use Jing to create Screenshots
- To draw straight arrows and boxes, and add numbers or text: try out the free tool Jing
- Download Jing free at home, or ask IT to install it at work. Or try it out in Tech Center 219.
- How to Create and Share screenshots with Jing
