Scanning to Create Clipart

Objective	Students will be able to scan in images of their own through the use of a flatbed or feeder scanner.
Objective	Students will be able to copy, paste or save their scanned images to local documents such as word processing, publisher or web pages.
Objective	Students will be more proficient in their creative and technical use of the scanner.

Introduction	Scanning is a wonderful tool in which you can insert your own signature or artwork into a web posting or personal document. There are many different types of scanners. The main ones are flatbed and feeders. The type of scanner you posses may determine the amount of creative freedom you have. Flatbed scanners provide the ability to scan larger and multi-dimensional objects. Feeder scanners, on the other hand, limit your scanning capabilities to two dimensional objects not much larger than legal size paper. Teachers can use scanners as a method to create their own graphics for web pages and other class assignments. There are sites that offer valuable advice on how to more effectively use scanners in order to create clearer images.
Activity	Use the link below and the information it provides to become more familiar with scanning and to become familiar with the do’s and don’ts of scanning. Your job is to develop a list of at least five tips you have found to be the most useful. A Few Scanning Tips by Wayne Fulton ~ This site has many great tips on using your scanner effectively and to your best advantage. http://www.scantips.com/ Html Document Conversion: Scanning Tips ~ Here we have suggestions on how to obtain clearer scanned images and different methods by which to save them. http://www.ecse.rpi.edu/Research/Papers/Convert/scan.html
Assignment	Scan at least five different items. Each item should be of a different media such as, artwork, photograph, typed document, or a graph. If you have a flatbed scanner, get even more creative by scanning items with dimensions or items that are too delicate to be scanned by feeder such as fall leaves, spring flowers, rubber bands and paper clips, a collage or hands. Use the images you have scanned to create a web page listing the tips you found most useful or your own insights. Post your page to your web site and link it to your index page. Notify your instructor that you have posted the page.
Rubric	Level 1 – Web page created with 3 or 4 scanned images with tips that are unrelated to the items scanned. Level 2 – Web page created with 4 to 5 scanned images with tips that are related to the items scanned, but no personal insight. Level 3 – Web page created with 5 or more scanned images with tips that are show thought and creativity in relationship to the items scanned and insight on tips to make the scanned images better.