Skitch
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Skitch Description: Skitch is an editing and annotating software tool. You can use skitch to write hand-written notes on screenshots or documents. You can also add doodles to photos and share the creations with others.
Website: https://evernote.com/products/skitch
Cost: Free online tool that can be downloaded to the computer.
Pedagogical Uses: Skitch is a tool that can be used from P-16. The ideas below are only a portion of how Skitch can be used to increase learning.
Productivity Tool: Annotate classroom worksheets to draw attention to key elements/points.
Idea 1: Open a PDF file in Skitch and type in answers to questions.
Idea 2: Display an image, screenshot, or file on Skitch and project from your iPad, annotate the image, screenshot, or file.
Idea 3: Students can use Skitch to label and identify components they are learning about.
Idea 4: Screenshot images on the computer or from websites and have students highlight and annotate their thoughts.
Why should teachers use it?
Why should teachers use it?
Teachers can use clipart in many different ways for the classroom. It allows students to use their creative side with technology and create something similar yet different to their peers. It can help visualize content for students and provide engagement because students interact with the tool. Lastly, students can show their understanding of a learning target through images they develop on Skitch.
ISTE Standards
Teacher Standards:
#5 - Designer: 5b. Design authentic learning activities that align with content area standards and use digital tools and resources to maximize active deep learning.
#6 - Facilitator: 6d. Model and nurture creative and creative expression to communicate ideas, knowledge, or connections.
Student Standards:
#3 – Knowledge Constructor: 3a. Students plan and employ effective research strategies to locate information and other resources for their intellectual or creative pursuits.
#5 – Computational Thinker: 5c. Students break problems into component parts, extract key information, and develop descriptive modules to understand complex systems or facilitate problem-solving
Example:
Example:
In my example, I found a clipart photo of a butterfly. I then added text boxes and text with pink font.
I found it easier to type on a computer, rather than use my handwriting for the words.
Basic Skitch Tutorial: How to use Skitch to take and edit screenshots
Access the video here: https://youtu.be/s9t_N3b08O8
PROS
PROS
Easy to upload documents and pictures to annotate.
Option to blur out parts of document.
Variety of colors to use to annotate.
CONS
CONS
Basic editing options.
One text option while editing image.
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