1. Pics 4 Learning

2. What is Pics 4 Learning?
Copyright-friendly image library for teachers and and Librarians to use with their students
A collection consists of thousands of images that have been donated by students, teachers, and amateur photographers
A great source of locating pictures for class assignments and projects

3. Advanced search options are available as well.

4. Locating and Citing information
To complete an advances search type animal in the “keyword”
Then type desert in location
It is important to cite the source you may use in your assignment.
Once picture is located double click on image and copy to a folder.

5. Keeping track of important information
The bibliography section can be saved in the computer under notepad
Once in notepad, the document can be pasted into a Microsoft Word document for a bibliography page

6. Illustration and information came from Pics 4 Learning
Additional Tools available with Pics for Learning (additional cost applied)
ImageBlender
Makes editing images, communicating curriculum concepts, and creating new art both simple and fun.
Pixie
Combines a paint program with text options, clip art, voice recording, and standards-based curriculum activities
Twist
Students easily create vector graphic images and text that scales without losing resolution. Perfect for art projects, designing logos for web sites, creating characters for animation, or creating backgrounds for a multimedia project
©Written and published by Debbie Straus Darien, IL April 24, 2010