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* Learning Activities
 
* Learning Activities
 
* Personal / Professional blogs, websites, etc.
 
* Personal / Professional blogs, websites, etc.
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* Sharing Images (http://imagepool.trubox.ca/)
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The following structure is based on the Experiential Learning workshop presented by Melissa Jakubec and Kelly Warnock.  Feel free to add/modify ideas and resources, or contact us for  
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[[File:KCCO compare 2.jpg|thumb|KCCO compare 2]]
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The following structure is based on the Experiential Learning workshop presented by Melissa Jakubec and Kelly Warnock.  Feel free to add/modify ideas and resources, or contact us for more information.
  
  
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* Creative Commons search: http://search.creativecommons.org/
 
* Creative Commons search: http://search.creativecommons.org/
 
* Flickr Creative Commons: https://www.flickr.com/creativecommons
 
* Flickr Creative Commons: https://www.flickr.com/creativecommons
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* Create your own graphics (paid options available) at http://www.canva.com
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* Get stock photos delivered to your inbox at http://www.deathtothestockphoto.com
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* MorgueFile http://morguefile.com/
  
 
Here are some excellent resources from Alan Levine's site:
 
Here are some excellent resources from Alan Levine's site:
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* Flickr Attribution Helper: http://cogdog.github.io/flickr-cc-helper/
 
* Flickr Attribution Helper: http://cogdog.github.io/flickr-cc-helper/
  
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[[File:Bigwall flower 5.jpg|thumb|Bigwall flower 5]]
 
A couple more search engines for you to peruse:
 
A couple more search engines for you to peruse:
 
* I'm Free: http://www.imcreator.com/free
 
* I'm Free: http://www.imcreator.com/free
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* WorldImages: http://worldimages.sjsu.edu
 
* WorldImages: http://worldimages.sjsu.edu
 
* Free Images: http://www.freeimages.co.uk/
 
* Free Images: http://www.freeimages.co.uk/
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* Shutterstock: http://www.imageafter.com/images.php
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* Image After: http://www.imageafter.com/images.php
 
* Dreamstime: http://www.dreamstime.com/free-photos
 
* Dreamstime: http://www.dreamstime.com/free-photos
 
* The Noun Project (for icons): http://thenounproject.com/
 
* The Noun Project (for icons): http://thenounproject.com/
 
* Gratisography: http://www.gratisography.com/
 
* Gratisography: http://www.gratisography.com/
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* Pixabay: http://pixabay.com/
  
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Fine Art History resource:
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http://smarthistory.org/
  
 
== How do I create my own visuals? ==
 
== How do I create my own visuals? ==
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I've attempted to categorize the following apps and programs, but there is a lot of overlap. Many offer free demos, but for more features you will need to pay.
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=== Maps & Timelines ===
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* ZeeMaps: https://www.zeemaps.com/
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* Mapbox: https://www.mapbox.com/
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* Neatline: http://neatline.org/
  
 
=== Graphic Organizers ===
 
=== Graphic Organizers ===
 
* Visio: a tool to create diagrams. http://visio.microsoft.com/en-us/pages/default.aspx ($)
 
* Visio: a tool to create diagrams. http://visio.microsoft.com/en-us/pages/default.aspx ($)
 
* Cacoo: Create diagrams online real time collaboration. https://cacoo.com/
 
* Cacoo: Create diagrams online real time collaboration. https://cacoo.com/
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* FreeMind: Open source tool for download to create mindmaps and graphic organizers. http://freemind.sourceforge.net/wiki/index.php/Main_Page
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=== Data Visualization ===
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* Tableau: http://www.tableau.com/public/
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* Statsilk: http://www.statsilk.com/
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== Attribution Tools ==
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* Open Attribute works for all creative commons licensed content http://openattribute.com/
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* Open Attribution Helper (Open Washington) http://www.openwa.org/open-attrib-builder/
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* Flickr CC Attribution Helper (by Alan Levine) http://cogdog.github.io/flickr-cc-helper/
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* Flicks Search and Stamp (by John Johnston) http://johnjohnston.info/flickrCC/
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* Photos For Class (library of image with attribution added to image) http://www.photosforclass.com/
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== Why use digital images? ==
 
== Why use digital images? ==
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[[File:Twilight Zone Optical.svg|thumb|Twilight Zone Optical]]
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Consider the images used in this wiki. Do they grab your attention? Make you reflect on prior learning experiences? Pique your interest? Here are some other key reasons to use visuals in your teaching/learning:
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* Increases retention
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* Motivational
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* Engaging
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* Appealing
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* Creative
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* Useful
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* Hook/Attention grabber
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* Persuasive
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* Presents complex information quickly and clearly
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* Communicates effectively
  
  
 
== Where can I use images? ==
 
== Where can I use images? ==
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[[File:Symmetry (5846632471).jpg|thumb|Symmetry (5846632471)]]
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Reflect on your teaching & learning practices. In what ways would visuals benefit you as an instructor or student?
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* Lectures / Presentations
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* Learning Activities
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* Course Materials
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* Assignments
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* Study aids
  
  
 
== Copyright concerns ==
 
== Copyright concerns ==
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TRU's Intellectual Property website goes over the basics of classroom/publishing copyright information: http://www.tru.ca/ipo/faq.html
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Here are some basic tips:
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* It is legal for an instructor to copy an image and show it in class (ex. via Power Point)  
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* Check whether an image you want to use is fair dealing, in the public domain, or has a Creative Commons licence for re-use.
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* Use the flowchart from the IPO website to check whether an image is free to use: http://www.tru.ca/ipo/clearing/copyflow.html
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Please contact the Intellectual Property Office if you have any questions or concerns. (http://www.tru.ca/ipo.html)
  
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* TRU Intellectual Property website: http://www.tru.ca/ipo/faq.html
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[[File:Pinterest - Use Creative Commons Images.jpg|thumb|Pinterest - Use Creative Commons Images]]

Latest revision as of 16:26, 20 April 2016

This wiki is intended for faculty and students that are interested in using digital images for a variety of uses:

  • Presentations / lectures
  • Assignments
  • Learning Activities
  • Personal / Professional blogs, websites, etc.
  • Sharing Images (http://imagepool.trubox.ca/)
KCCO compare 2

The following structure is based on the Experiential Learning workshop presented by Melissa Jakubec and Kelly Warnock. Feel free to add/modify ideas and resources, or contact us for more information.


How do I find free and open images?

Here are some excellent resources from Alan Levine's site:


File:Bigwall flower 5.jpg
Bigwall flower 5

A couple more search engines for you to peruse:

Fine Art History resource: http://smarthistory.org/

How do I create my own visuals?

I've attempted to categorize the following apps and programs, but there is a lot of overlap. Many offer free demos, but for more features you will need to pay.

Maps & Timelines

Graphic Organizers

Data Visualization

Attribution Tools


Why use digital images?

Twilight Zone Optical

Consider the images used in this wiki. Do they grab your attention? Make you reflect on prior learning experiences? Pique your interest? Here are some other key reasons to use visuals in your teaching/learning:

  • Increases retention
  • Motivational
  • Engaging
  • Appealing
  • Creative
  • Useful
  • Hook/Attention grabber
  • Persuasive
  • Presents complex information quickly and clearly
  • Communicates effectively


Where can I use images?

Symmetry (5846632471)

Reflect on your teaching & learning practices. In what ways would visuals benefit you as an instructor or student?

  • Lectures / Presentations
  • Learning Activities
  • Course Materials
  • Assignments
  • Study aids


Copyright concerns

TRU's Intellectual Property website goes over the basics of classroom/publishing copyright information: http://www.tru.ca/ipo/faq.html Here are some basic tips:

  • It is legal for an instructor to copy an image and show it in class (ex. via Power Point)  
  • Check whether an image you want to use is fair dealing, in the public domain, or has a Creative Commons licence for re-use.
  • Use the flowchart from the IPO website to check whether an image is free to use: http://www.tru.ca/ipo/clearing/copyflow.html

Please contact the Intellectual Property Office if you have any questions or concerns. (http://www.tru.ca/ipo.html)

File:Pinterest - Use Creative Commons Images.jpg
Pinterest - Use Creative Commons Images
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