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====How do you add a screen shot to Sakai?====
 
====How do you add a screen shot to Sakai?====
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In Sakai, there are two ways an instructor can insert an image. 
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* Method 1: Embed Image in Lessons
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* 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  
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** 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'''
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*** 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'''
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*** On the '' bottom'', click on the '''Browse''' button, find and click on your picture, click '''Open'''
** On the ''right'', click on the '''Upload''' button
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*** 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'''  
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*** 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 13:05, 11 September 2018

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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

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
  • 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