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** 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 (after you click save; if your image doesn't display, you'll see the text you typed in)
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** In the '''alternative text''' box: type in what is important about the image  
 
** If needed, change the width and/or add a border of 1; Click '''OK'''.
 
** If needed, change the width and/or add a border of 1; 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 left of the image, on the '''Edit''' button.
 
* '''If you need to''' '''change the picture size''' (if you have scroll bars displaying or it's too small), you can click to the left of the image, on the '''Edit''' button.

Revision as of 17:21, 10 October 2014

How to Create Screen Shots

What are Screen Shots?

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

3 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?

  • There's many places you can add an image, such as in Lessons, the Syllabus or your course Home page
  • In Lessons, click on the Add Text button
  • 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
  • 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 and/or add a border of 1; 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 left of the image, on the Edit button.
    • 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 952.
  • How to Create and Share screenshots with Jing