kwout

=kwout: an image capture tool=

__Here is kwout's' self described content description:__ "kwout is a way you quote a part of a web page as an image with an image map."

Quoting is an interesting choice of word here. What kwout does is allow the user to select an area on the screen. The shape of the image is to some degree user selectable: small, medium, large (to a maximum of 600 by 600 pixels), and custom. Some flexibility is also allowed in terms of design: borders, round edge, shadow, and different background color choices are possible. This image then gets saved as an image map, which means that all of the hyperlinks are still active. Ready to be put to a web page or blog.

The tool operates with "point and shoot" efficiency and simplicity:
 * Add the Kwout bookmarklet to your browser toolbar.
 * Click on the bookmarklet whenever you want to quote from a webpage.
 * Select the area you want to quote and click on the “Cut-Out” button to generate a screenshot of the selected area.
 * Select customization options appropriate to your desired result.
 * Copy/paste provided code into your blog / website.

media type="custom" key="3112766"

Above: The UF Distance Ed homepage "kwout"ed on February 9, 2009.

=Resource Links =
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__Strengths__

 * Free and intuitive.
 * Provides an interesting and unique way to assemble collections of links from websites of interest.
 * Could be used in directed web based activities (WebQuests, Treasure Hunts, etc.) with students
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__Weaknesses__

 * Does not support full web page screenshots (if you have to scroll down the page, for example), maximum size 600x600 pixels.
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__Opportunities__

 * Website sharing, particularly specific sections of a webpage, in any context.
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__Threats__

 * Theft of others' work by copying web page content and links would present a problem. How do Fair use and citation policies affect use of the material that is kwouted?
 * Requires bookmarking the tool. When I did, I received a Security Warning message. Doesn't seem to cause any problems, but IT or a student or a teacher may have a problem with this.
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=Ideas for the Classroom = //Communication and Productivity//
 * Incorporating an image map of a web page into a class blog.

//Language Arts//
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//Math//
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//Science//
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//Social Studies//
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//Visual and Performing Arts//
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//Other Subject Areas//
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