Tag Archives: graphics

NewsDesigns.com lists 15 free tools for better online storytelling

Posted on 09. Jun, 2010 by .

Tweet NewsDesigns.com has a nice list of 15 free tools that aid in online storytelling. The list includes tools for data visualization, timelines, maps and images. Read the entire post, “15 free tools for better online storytelling” and check out the rest of the NewsDesigns.com blog as there are some other great posts.

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Grab is a great tool for Mac screen capturing

Posted on 08. Apr, 2010 by .

Tweet Despite the plethora of tutorials available, I still have the desire to tailor digital activities for my students. For anyone using a Mac (my version of OSX is 10.5.8), there’s a simple tool in the utilities folder in Applications for taking screen shots.

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Find a Social Network Icon Set and Tweak it To Fit Your Needs

Posted on 28. Sep, 2009 by .

Tweet Social network icon sets can be nice additions to your site and there are a variety sets out there for you to download. They help give quick, visual cues to other places your readers can find you. What you may find though is that the sets do not always meet your needs. Well, there [...]

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9 common usability mistakes – Smashing Magazine

Posted on 19. Feb, 2009 by .

Tweet Looking to make your Web site visually appealing for your viewers? Smashing magazine offers a nice article titled “9 Common Usability Mistakes in Web Design.” Click through to read their 9 common mistakes: 1. Tiny clickable areas 2. Pagination used for the wrong purpose 3. Duplicate page titles 4. Content that is difficult to [...]

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