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A picture is worth a thousand words, but it might also be worth a thousand dollars if your school gets hit with a copyright violatio Via Tom D'Amico (@TDOttawa) 
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Pattern Library via @ThePRCoach
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July 13, 2017 2:37 AM
Blogging, designing or creating landing pages and other web content? Download and use any background pattern for free. Terrific resource though search is limited.
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July 13, 2017 9:38 AM
Blogging,, designing or creating landing pages and other web content? Download and use any background pattern for free. Terrific resource though search is limited.
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Regular readers of this blog probably know that my go-to places for free images are Photos for Class, Pixabay, and Unsplash. But those aren't the only places that you can find free images to use multimedia projects. Rather than lucky-dipping through other sites you can just head to Every Stock Photo for find a picture. Every Stock Photo is a search engine for public domain and Creative Commons licensed pictures. When you search on Every Stock Photo it pulls images from dozens of sources across the web. If you click on an image in your search results you will be taken to a larger version of the image, a link to the source, and the attribution requirements for using that picture. Via John Evans
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Free Technology for Teachers by @rmbyrne: Find Free Photos by Searching on Every Stock Photo - Always great things from Richard!
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Pngtree provides free download of png, png images, backgrounds and vectors. Millions of high quality free png images, PSD, AI and EPS Files are available.
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Millions of PNG Images, Backgrounds and Vectors for Free Download with @pngtree - Quite Impressed! Who doesn't love a FREE transparent PNG to play with!?
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A collection of some fabulous & free chalkboard fonts that are available online. Links are provided so you can easily create your own chalkboard print!
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Instead of Comic Sans, why not try one of these school friendly chalkboard fonts?
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"I just started playing with the apps that I learned about during ISTE18 in Chicago. One that I'm really drawn to is an updated version of an old Apple app, Keynote. As of spring I learned from @karlyb that keynote had added a drawing feature to their iPad app. As I was searching this topic on twitter I found Mrs. Kellenberger's twitter feed showing student drawings like this one made using Keynote. She shared her tutorial that she made for her students (below) demonstrating a contour line drawing over a photo." Via John Evans
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I don't use keynote, but I think this is fascinating! I'm actually trying to transition from PPT to GSlides. But it will take a long time - thousands of slides!
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I'm always looking for more resources for great ways to legally add images to student projects. My fav. is Flickr Creative Commons!
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In “Just My Type,” Simon Garfield counts down his least favorite typefaces. And Comic Sans isn’t among them.
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Yes, Comic Sans & Chalkduster are part of the problem
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Killing Comic Sans: 5 alternative fonts that protect your dignity
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Ditch Comic Sans! Try the "Architect's Daughter" font! It's avail on Google Drive & delightfully easy to read, cool, & FUN!
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I've been sharing my love for this one stop shop of graphic design goodness for five years now, you'd think they would put me on th
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Now Better Than Ever! NEW BLOG POST. I've been sharing my love for this one stop shop of graphic design goodness for five years now, you'd think they would put me on the payroll. PicMonkey is a free website & app that does wonders with your digital photos in an easy peasy click it and save it kinda way. PicMonkey is free but yes, I enjoy the Royale upgrade - now it's better than ever!
Font Lust & Royale Graphic Desires - ALL that & cropping, too!
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I really love this! Please pass is along! I don't ask that a lot - I think it's sorta tacky to ask my followers to RT my stuff, better to let them decide what they'd like to re-share - but this is important. Thank you!
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Many artists today are taking the e-commerce road to market their talent. And that’s actually a great idea. Amazon, eBay and other popular online selling p Via Baiba Svenca, Jeff Domansky
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COOL! I've gotta give this another try!
Baiba Svenca's curator insight,
March 30, 2017 12:44 PM
Here are some great tips for creating images for your presentations using Clipping Magic. Thanks for the suggestion to Super Monitoring.
Jeff Domansky's curator insight,
April 15, 2017 11:51 AM
Cool tool for quick image edits. Recommended.
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April 15, 2017 12:09 PM
Cool tool for quick image edits. Recommended.
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![Web Design Trends to Watch in 2017 [Infographic] | Font Lust & Graphic Desires | Scoop.it](https://img.scoop.it/xX0Z-Fsq-XIM10i5TPm_vDl72eJkfbmt4t8yenImKBVvK0kTmF0xjctABnaLJIm9)
2016 was the year of UX/UI design innovation. We witnessed the rise of chatbots and growing adoption of IoT solutions. Accessibility advocates once again emphasized the importance of creating mixed-ability website and app use scenarios. The popularity of flat design saw a sharp decline. What are the latest web design trends for 2017 and beyond? R-Style Lab weighs in....
Via Jeff Domansky
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I like some of these trends!
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From photo to Van Gogh in 3 clicks! DeepArt.io is a fun creative tool that transforms your photos into works of art in the style of famous paintings. Via Tom D'Amico (@TDOttawa)
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Cool Beans! Thanks, @NickLaFave!
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Sometimes you don't want to launch Photoshop just for a task as simple as image resizing. For that matter you can use the free online image resizing services. Via Jim Lerman, John Evans, massimo facchinetti, Jeff Domansky
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Always looking for these kinds of lists.
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How to use the font pair of Roboto and Arial. Examples of the best websites for this font pair. Via Jon Samuelson
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Fonts That People Actually Use via @jonsamuelson
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Dan Russell writes: "You might have noticed... Via Mary Reilley Clark
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This is a great informative post about something I hadn't noticed! Learning for the win!
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February 6, 2018 4:13 PM
I just love Dan Russell's blog! I am always learning new things to share with students. This is a quick lesson to share, but can really help students find just the right image. You can click on several of the chips to further refine your search. I searched [sunsets], then added [Eiffel Tower] and finally [clouds] to find this beautiful photo. (Of course, I first limited my search to images labeled for noncommercial reuse!)
It's also a lesson in how search engines change rapidly, so we all should periodically pause and look over what's new. I've seen the chips on Amazon, and coincidentally, while I was searching for a new cast iron skillet, just like Dan.
So, not a life-changing thing to share, but it certainly might help students with searches, or spark some new ideas for their search query.
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With a little help from an installer app, you can use new typefaces with certain programs on Apple’s tablet and other mobile devices. Via John Evans
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I really don't need this for myself - but maybe you could use it! Ironically enough, I don't use my iPad for creation just consumption! I know, I know, I'm probably the last hold out.
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If you don't own an appropriate picture then look for images that are in the public domain. While Google Docs does have a built-in image search tool, Google Images is far from the best place to find images that are in the public domain. Via paul rayner
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Cool beans! My other suggestion is of course, Flickr Creative Commons!
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It is no secret that I am a bit of a font geek. It is also no secret that I (like many others) dislike the widespread use of Comic Sans. Sites such as Comic Sans Criminal are solely devoted to the derision of the font. The main reasons why Comic Sans bears the brunt of this font snobbery,…
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Another great article that also mentions Architect's Daughter! LOVE that font - and should use it even more! Thanks @klbeasley!
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All free stock images in one place! Everypixel Stock Image Search Engine aggregates free photos and vectors from more than 40 image sources. Via John Dalziel
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A search engine for free stock images? Yes, please! Easy to use, customizable, size, type, direction, & more!
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Free resource of educational web tools, 21st century skills, tips and tutorials on how teachers and students integrate technology into education Via Tom D'Amico (@TDOttawa)
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FREE Art Books? Yes, Please!
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Color is such a fundamental part of the way we perceive the world that we often take it for granted. Think about it: From the youthful and vivid orange on someone’s attire to the gray and gloomy sky above us, colors have the power to mold our perceptions of others and even the circumstances we find ourselves in. This is why one of the most powerful tools in a designer’s arsenal is color. It can either make or break a design; it can be the determining factor in engaging viewers or sending them promptly on their way. As a non-designer, I often find it difficult to find just the right colors for my amateur projects. Whether I’m creating a simple image to support my content or more elaborate projects such as a slide deck or infographic, I frequently spend a good amount of time looking for the perfect color scheme. I ask myself questions like: Do I want my design to be inviting? Provocative and bold? Or intelligent and elegant? Unless you’re a seasoned designer, it takes time and effort to find a color combination that works, which is why the design team at Visme decided to provide our users with a handy list of beautiful color schemes from websites that have been recognized by Awwwards, the most prestigious award for Web designers and developers.... Via Jeff Domansky
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LOVE me some colour schemes!
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April 15, 2017 12:15 PM
A list of 50 color schemes from award-winning websites, and how to apply them in Visme using the hex color codes. 
Anne's curator insight,
April 17, 2017 8:29 AM
A list of 50 color schemes from award-winning websites, and how to apply them in Visme using the hex color codes.
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Your home for inspirational design and beautiful images.
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Love me some Rawpixel! They have a great collection of FREE images, many that are great for education, that are perfect for blogs, newsletters, point of inspiration posters, and more!
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