Graphic+Applications


 * Graphic Applications**

Graphic applications are computer software programs, such as paint and draw programs that are used to create and edit images, pictures, and other visuals. They are also used to capture and alter images through digital means such as scanners and digital or video cameras. Clip art files, charts, and graphs are graphics included in many word-processing and presentation software programs or as stand-alone products, and they can also be edited, grouped or ungrouped, and located or aligned on a page or document. Graphic organizer software is a specific application that visually creates and dynamically manipulates images such as flow charts and conceptual maps. The use of graphic applications and desktop publishing software can enhance work by clarifying and illustrating the text to improve communication, provide additional information, illustrate ideas, appeal to the visual learner, and act as memory aids.
 * Description**

The teacher:
 * Method**
 * identifies specific purposes for the use of graphic applications;
 * teaches the basic skills involved in using graphics;
 * uses graphics to create professional worksheets, banners, newsletters, and other vehicles to enhance communication;
 * uses graphic images to highlight important ideas on worksheets and handouts;
 * models the use of slide presentations and other self-created visuals for teaching and learning;
 * encourages creative thinking by using graphics such as webs and organizers;
 * provides time to explore and investigate the many features of the software, while maintaining focus on the task at hand.

Graphic applications:
 * Considerations**
 * are often quite costly, especially if network or site licenses are involved;
 * are time consuming in skill development and require expertise for success;
 * may unfairly advantage some students who routinely use graphic application to enhance their projects;
 * may create inequity of access because of cost and hardware and software limitations.


 * Illustrations From The Mathematics Classroom**

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 * Elementary**
 * Secondary**