Snipping

I was getting a little nervous as I was reading through this assignment.  I have loved the snipping tool since Dr. Pierce introduced it to my class in EDUC 2201.  However, after my Dell crashed, I switched over to an Apple and I didn't figure they would have a snipping tool.  Luckily, they have a similar tool called Grab which is found in applications under the utilities folder.  There are also keyboard shortcuts to use.  Shift Command 3 - captures the whole screen.  Shift Command 4 - captures the area you select with the cross hair cursor.  Shift Command 4, space bar, and click - captures the active window.   

This grab tool is not as user friendly as the Microsoft Window's snipping tool.  But it got the job done.  I included the following snip of geometry angles.  This past year I taught reading and math intervention for students who needed extra practice.  Angles was a skill that was difficult for my students to remember.  I believe visually seeing a picture while using their own arms to create the angles would be beneficial and help them remember each attribute.  Plus, seeing an image through a computer or ELMO might strike interest more so than what a boring textbook would.

This activity relates to the ISTE NETS T standard 5, Engage in Professional Growth and Leadership.  This is because a teacher can utilize creative access of digital tools, snipping tool/screen shot, to improve student learning.