(Teston, C., 2017)

(Gerard, C., n.d.)

Using the Image Tools

 (Teston, C., 2017)

Pizap – Pizap was the tool that I found to be the easiest and most likely that I would use in a library setting. An immediate use that I found was being able to easily “cut out” the peony image above by using the brush setting. The brush setting in this tool gave multiple options for opacity, size, and stroke. Additionally, it was easy to change the color of the brush. I could see myself utilizing this tool if I were to support the art department in creating digital collages and teaching a lesson on how to properly cite images. 

Pixlr – I attempted to edit the peony image on Pixlr, but found the program to be overwhelming. There were many tools provided that would allow for cutting out layers, giving “touch ups” to photos, and painting. However, some of the tools could be found in multiple places, which I found to be confusing when I was attempting to cut the wax flowers in the background away from the image of the peony. I couldn’t find a way to turn the “cut” wax flowers into a black background. If Pixlr was to be used in a library class setting, it would certainly take some training to get students up and running.

Foldplay – While the concept of creating a “puzzle” with images is intriguing, I couldn’t see how I would personally utilize this tool in a library setting. Part of my reasoning for this is that I work with high school students, and the puzzles that were created using this tool were so basic that I can’t imagine they would enjoy using them. However, if someone were working with a younger demographic, then perhaps this tool might be more applicable.

References

Gerard, C. (n.d.). Pendulum [Photograph]. Pixabay. https://pixabay.com/photos/pendulum-map-navigation-compass-1934311/

Teston, C. (2017). Peonies [Photograph]. Unsplash. https://unsplash.com/photos/y-5pd18ETbg