7th+Grade+Research+Tools

This will be the start page for a quick research/presentation about several tools that you should know how to use. You can choose a tool to investigate and report on. Let me know which one you will be talking about. You will be working with others in the class. One problem with a wiki is that if you are working on editing the same page at the same time- you overwrite one another. Therefore, you should use a collaborative (shared) google doc to collect your notes and be sure you know who will be putting them on the wiki.

These are the tools I would like you to learn about and present to the class:

= · **Diigo- **Skylar and Frank =

You have a Diigo account- your mybcd email address and color/number password

· **Evernote **  Online- may need install- but works as add-on



· **Yolink ** ** Francesca **
This is installed on all computers in the lab- works better on Firefox than Chrome. Comes up automatically with SweetSearch

== · **EasyBib ** ** Alaina and Emma﻿ **== part of Google Apps- under More



· **Prezi ** Elise and Fiona
Online- You may sign up for a student account, use your mybcd.org address/password



· **Jing Rebecca and Harper **  Must be installed and you will need an account

· **Aviary Suite: just choose one **  part of Google Apps- under More

[[image:http://www.aviary.com/images/eggs/32/phoenix.png]] ** Image Editor (Phoenix) Nick and Ford **
Phoenix is our layer based image editor. Very similar to the other leading desktop image editors, our image editor includes layers, masks, effects, undo history & more. This application is useful for basic image retouching, but powerful enough for complex effects. The simplicity and accessibility offered by this web-based image editor is second-to-none.

** Vector Editor (Raven) ** Our vector editor Raven can create fully scalable vector art appropriate for logos or t-shirt designs. Graphic design is a breeze with the powerful bezier curve and path editing tools. You can even import and export SVG (Scalable Vector Graphic) and EPS (Encapsulated Post Script) files that can be sent directly to your printer shop. You won't find a similar tool on the web.

** Image Markup (Falcon) & Screen Capture (Talon) Sam K and Kyle ** Falcon & Talon are all about speed and convenience. Talon is our screen shot extension for Firefox and Chrome that can also be used as a stand alone service. Falcon is our markup tool. With it you can quickly crop, resize and make changes to your captures. The app is so simple to use there will be no need to bother your design department for quick edits. Use the different markup elements (arrows, lines, boxes, circles) as a way to convey ideas and concepts. All of this with out leaving your browser.

[[image:http://www.aviary.com/images/eggs/32/myna.png]] ** Audio Editor (Myna) ** Ian and Wilson
Us e Myna to remix audio clips or record your own voice. This application is perfect for podcasts or audio memos. Easily loop trim and stretch audio to fit you needs. Myna even features volume, panning, and fade automation giving you ultimate control of your audio media. Mix it down and export directly to your desktop or publish back to your account. Note: There's another one called Roc from Aviary, but it doesn't seem to be accessible from your Google Apps []

== ** Image Effects (Peacock) and Color Editor (Toucan) Sam C and Jacob **== These three unique applications will help you edit your work in creative new ways. Peacock is our effects editor where you can build complex image effects. Drag, drop, and connect generators, effects, resources, and controllers to create useful filters. Toucan is our color palette creator. Use it to sample colors from images, create harmonizing color schemes with our advanced color formulas, and share these color palettes with the other applications in the suite.

Your presentation should be 3-5 minutes and give the following:

 * 1) The name of the tool
 * 2) What it is used for?
 * 3) How do you access it? Is it part of Google Apps? Does it have its own toolbar, bookmarklet?
 * 4) A demonstration of its use. This can be a short tutorial video ( ie youtube) or show how to use it
 * 5) Your personal evaluation of this tool.
 * 6) A wiki page for others to access to review how to use the tool