T4LT - Image Editing

Pixlr.com is an online image editing program with an impressive array of tools and features. Fundamental image manipulation skills are essential for teachers and learners. And beyond the fundamentals exists a world of creative and productive possibilities for course assignments and assessments.

Other free imaging programs you might find useful:
http://www.picnik.com/
http://www.aviary.com/tools/image-editor
http://www.sumopaint.com/home/
http://www.splashup.com/
http://www.photoshop.com/tools?wf=editor

Angel Features You May Not Know About

In this episode of T4LT, Alan and Emily challenge each other to further their knowledge of the Angel Learning platform. You too can explore section headings, customizing icons, macros, grading rubrics, milestone calendar links and more!

If you would like more hands-on experience, sign up for the Beyond the Basics Angel training offered through KCELT. Open to all Kirkwood faculty and staff.

T4LT - Open Textbooks

Emily talks with Kate Hess, Library Coordinator for Kirkwood's Iowa City campus, about open textbooks.

Links Mentioned in this episode:

Flat World Knowledge
http://www.flatworldknowledge.com

Kirkwood Library
http://www.kirkwood.edu/library

T4LT - Google Sites

Google Sites provides the tools to create your own websites quickly and creatively. Sites can be collaborative, instructional, informational, fun, interactive and the list goes on. Several sites were visited in the making of this T4LT episode. Links are below.

Google Sites
http://sites.google.com

ePortfilios with GoogleApps
http://sites.google.com/site/eportfolioapps/online-tutorials-sites/sites-how-to

Honors Physics Parish Episcopal School
https://sites.google.com/a/parishepiscopal.org/gende/

Iowa AEA
http://sites.google.com/site/iowagapps/

Foundations of Western Civilization
https://sites.google.com/a/whschoolapps.org/foundations-of-western-civilization/

Mr. A's Class
http://sites.google.com/site/atkinsontme/

Learning Almanac
https://sites.google.com/site/thingstolearnwith/

Group Project - African American Culture on Pop Culture and Stereotypes
https://sites.google.com/site/aafgroup6/home

The Noun Project

I am a fan of clean and simple design. I also like collections of parts of speech. And so thenounproject.org speaks to me. You might also find it to be a nice resource for elegant icons and imagery. Many of the graphics are public domain or available for download and use with a simple attribution to the creator.

Tripline.net

Tripline.net combines maps, trip animation, location annotation, pictures, background tunes and all the elements of the social web. It strikes me as a clever and useful tool. I'm using it for the study abroad program I will lead to China this summer. Check it out:

Google Cloud Connect

Since we recently covered Google Docs, I feel compelled to mention Google Cloud Connect is available for PC users. The add-in makes it possible to sync files directly from Microsoft Word, Powerpoint and Excel to your Google Doc cloud. Nifty!