Tools: Screen Shots

How to Create Screen Shots

What are Screen Shots?

• A screen shot is a picture of something that was displayed on your computer.

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 your course for your students
• Show your students how to make screen shots, so they can show instead of tell you about a problem

3 Easiest Ways to Take a Screenshot using Microsoft Windows

• Use the Windows Snipping Tool
• Take a "Full Screen" Screenshot
• Take a "One Window" Screenshot

7 Ways to Take a Screenshot using Mac OS

• Start with: Screenshot a Portion of your Screen
• Additional Mac tools

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
• How to Create and Share screenshots with Jing