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Technologies for teaching, learning and research

GIMP

Availability: Free Download Comparable: Photoshop GIMP (GNU Image Manipulation Program) is a raster graphics editor used for image retouching and editing, free-form drawing, re-sizing, cropping, photo-montages, converting between different image formats, and more specialized tasks.  GIMP is commonly seen as a free competitor to Adobe Photoshop, part of the Adobe Creative Suite.  It carries much of the same functionality, … Read more

Google Drawing

Availability: Faculty/Staff Part of: Google Apps Comparable: GIMP, OpenOffice Google Drawing is a basic cloud-based paint/drawing application that can be accessed directly through any web browser.  Drawing is useful for making basic sketches, diagrams, and performing basic image editing.  Drawings are automatically saved to Google’s servers (Google Drive), and a revision history is automatically kept so past edits may be … Read more

Google Earth

Availability: Labs | Free Download Comparable:  ESRI Arc GIS Google Earth is a virtual globe, geographical program created by Google. The program uses digital elevation model (DEM) data collected by a NASA space shuttle to create the 3D map.  With Google Earth, viewers can view satellite imagery of large portions of the globe.  Users can also explore ocean … Read more