Week 4: Media

A re-sized image

Images can be re-sized using a variety of tools. To re-size the image below I used Microsoft Office Picture Manager. It is very simple to use and the program also allows for other basic editing. 

It is easier and quicker to upload images to an online space when it is re-sized to a more suitable size. Some programs and online spaces only allow upload or embedding of images of a certain size. It is thus essential to know how to do this. 

A website called Picresize allows you to upload an image from your computer; crop, re-size the image and save the re-sized image to your computer.  Additionally, it permits you to rotate and/or add basic special effects. 

Above: A pond lily. One of the first few photographs I took after receiving a digital camera for Christmas.

Flikr Activity

Flikr is a website that allows users to create a free account, upload and share images and videos. Images/Videos can be shared privately or openly so that anyone can view it. Media can be uploaded from the internet, mobile phones, tablets, computers, laptops etc. Additionally, media can be embedded to blogs or downloaded to personal computers.

Flikr allows for collaborative organisation of media. If the owner of the media gives other users permission they can add comments, tags and notes. Additionally, groups can be created on Flikr that allows members to share photos, comment on and start discussions. Friends can also be added.

Most of the media is covered under the Creative Commons License that offers different types of licenses namely; attribution, Non-commercial, No Derivative Works, Share Alike, Public Domain Dedication, and Public Domain Work. However, most of the media can still be used as long as it is for educational purposes.

Finally, Flikr is very easy to use and many websites provide step-by-step instructions. The image below has been embedded from Flikr. 

Using Voki

The video below has been created using Voki. In the video I give a short reflection on my thoughts of Voki.

Using PowToon

Below is a video I created using PowToon - I am very much an amateur as this is my first attempt. The video explains the very basics of Cellular Respiration.

Using WeVideo

The below video was created using WeVideo and was then uploaded to YouTube.