#137 – Ways to Capture and Annotate Digital Images

Ways to Capture and Annotate Digital Images

In this episode, we’ll explore two types of image capture and annotation tools and two ways you might have students use these in your classroom.

Tools

In this episode, we explore the following tools:

• Screenshot Shortcuts:
  • Mac:
    • Take a screenshot of full screen and save image to desktop: Command + Shift + 3
    • Capture a portion of the screen and save image to desktop: Command + Shift + 4
    • Capture a portion of the screen and save image to clipboard: Control + Command + Shift + 4
  • PC:
    • Take a screenshot of full screen: Print Screen
    • Capture a portion of the screen: Shift + Windows + S
  • Chromebook:
    • Take a screenshot of full screen: Control + Show Windows
    • Capture a portion of the screen: Shift + Control + Show Windows
  • iPad:
    • Take a screenshot of full screen and save image to camera roll: Top button + either Volume button
• Dedicated Screen Capture and Annotation Tools:
  • Awesome Screenshot and Screen Recorder
  • Nimbus Screenshot and Screen Video Recorder

Integration Ideas

• Take notes.
• Make directions.

For more information about capturing screenshots and annotating digital images, explore the following AVID Open Access article: Incorporate Strategies for Critical Reading of Video and Digital Images.