Skitch is a tool that allows user to capture an image or
text, then add graphics and annotations for more effective presentations and
lessons. Its applications are limitless,
from pointing out features on a map to copying and image and presenting ideas
for modification or improvement. I used Skitch for the first time to show the parts
of a letter for my third grade students.
Pedagogical uses: This tool can be extremely helpful for
teachers to show important features of text, an image, or other assignment. It
can be used to provide feedback to students that have submitted digital work.
For students, Skitch could be used to diagram, show areas of interest or
concern, create captions and other annotations, and circle or point out
important parts of text on a screen. The user’s imagination is the only limit
for using this tool in teaching and learning.
Skitch is available for almost any device, including Apple
computers, iphones, ipads, and ipods and well as PC computers, android phones
and other tablet devices. Downloaded can be found at https://evernote.com/skitch/
Stitch is free to download use, but evernote has additional
plans with options for those that wish to take their Skitch to the next level. The
Plus plan is $24.99 a year, and Premium is $49.99 a year. Details for plans can
be found at https://evernote.com/pricing/
Why would a teacher want to use this tool? Simple. No, that’s
the reason why: it’s simple! Within 5
minutes, a person can learn the basics and start applying what they’ve learned
right away. Perhaps there is a worksheet or visual that you wish to break into
parts. Skitch can be used to label. Maybe you’ve a student that has submitted work
on the computer and you want to write in some notes. Several examples can be
quickly found online to give any teacher the inspiration---and courage—they
need to try Skitch for themselves.
ISTE Standards: Depending on how teachers and students use
this tool, Skitch can be used in a number of standards for both students and
teachers.
(Click on the link above for descriptions of the following standards this tool can address.)
For students:
1.
Creativity and innovation (a. b. c.)
2.
Communication and collaboration (a. b. d.)
3.
Research and information fluency (a. b. c. d)
4.
Critical thinking, problem solving, and decision
making (c. d.)
6.
Technology operations and concepts (a. b. c. d.)
(Click on the link above for descriptions of the following standards this tool can address.)
For Teachers:
1.
Facilitate and Inspire student learning and
creativity (a. b. c. d.)
2.
Design and develop digital age learning
experiences and assessments (a. b. c.)
3.
Model digital age work and learning (a b c d)
Resources:
Information on Skitch:
https://evernote.com/skitch/
Pricing information: https://evernote.com/skitch/
ISTE standards for Teachers http://www.iste.org/standards/iste-standards/standards-for-teachers
ISTE Standards for Students http://www.iste.org/standards/iste-standards/standards-for-students
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