{"id":13868,"date":"2019-06-03T13:42:50","date_gmt":"2019-06-03T18:42:50","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/cat.xula.edu\/food\/?p=13868"},"modified":"2019-06-03T13:48:00","modified_gmt":"2019-06-03T18:48:00","slug":"brightspace-tip-105-images","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cat.xula.edu\/food\/brightspace-tip-105-images\/","title":{"rendered":"Brightspace Tip #105: Images"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>You have been using Brightspace for a few semesters now and you are starting to feel comfortable with it. You have mastered the art of uploading files. You create announcements with ease. You have aced using discussion forums. You navigate the Grade Book effortlessly and collecting assignments digitally from your students via assignment submission folders is a breeze.<\/p>\n<p>If you are wondering what to do next, you should consider taking your course to the next level by adding images.<\/p>\n<p>Images can be used to serve many different purposes. Images are powerful because they:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Can help tell a story<\/li>\n<li>Can explain a technical process<\/li>\n<li>Can convey course information in an alternate format<\/li>\n<li>Can break up the monotony of \u201ctext-only\u201d pages<\/li>\n<li>Can increase student engagement<\/li>\n<li>Students pay more attention to articles\/readings with graphic content<\/li>\n<li>Just make the course look better<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Below are examples of a Brightspace course that has a module without images and the same module with images and details. Which one looks better? Which course would you rather interact with?<\/p>\n<div>\n<figure id=\"attachment_13872\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-13872\" style=\"width: 1665px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/cat.xula.edu\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/course-module-without-images.png\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"13872\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/cat.xula.edu\/food\/brightspace-tip-105-images\/course-module-without-images\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/cat.xula.edu\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/course-module-without-images.png?fit=1665%2C861&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1665,861\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"course-module-without-images\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Example of a course module without images or topic details&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/cat.xula.edu\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/course-module-without-images.png?fit=300%2C155&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/cat.xula.edu\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/course-module-without-images.png?fit=625%2C323&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/cat.xula.edu\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/course-module-without-images.png?resize=625%2C323\" alt=\"Example of a course module without images or topic details\" width=\"625\" height=\"323\" class=\"size-full wp-image-13872\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-13872\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Example #1 - Course module without images or topic details<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<figure id=\"attachment_13897\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-13897\" style=\"width: 1099px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/cat.xula.edu\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/course-module-with-images-1099.png\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"13897\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/cat.xula.edu\/food\/brightspace-tip-105-images\/course-module-with-images-1099\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/cat.xula.edu\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/course-module-with-images-1099.png?fit=1099%2C1813&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1099,1813\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"course-module-with-images-1099\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Example of a course module with images and detailed information in the descriptions&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/cat.xula.edu\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/course-module-with-images-1099.png?fit=182%2C300&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/cat.xula.edu\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/course-module-with-images-1099.png?fit=621%2C1024&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/cat.xula.edu\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/course-module-with-images-1099.png?resize=625%2C1031\" alt=\"Example of a course module with images and detailed information in the descriptions\" width=\"625\" height=\"1031\" class=\"size-full wp-image-13897\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-13897\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Example #2 - Course module with images and detailed information in the descriptions<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>The images used in example #2 are for decoration, but they do add color and continuity to the course. Also, the descriptions provide students with additional information and links to go to for help. Thus eliminating the need for the student to search around the course for help or to find details about the assignment.<\/p>\n<p>You can insert an image anywhere you use the HTML Editor in Brightspace. With a few clicks of your mouse, your Brightspace course can go from boring text only to visually engaging pages of text and images that convey meaning to students in different ways!<\/p>\n<p>Are you looking for images to use in your courses? Here are a few helpful resources:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/cat.xula.edu\/food\/free-image-sites-and-tools-for-educators\/\">Free Image Sites and Tools for Educators<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/timslade.com\/blog\/photos-in-elearning\/\">Mistakes to Avoid When Using Images in eLearning<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Follow these steps to do it.<\/h3>\n<p>To insert an image in the HTML Editor:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>In the <strong>HTML Editor<\/strong>, place your cursor where you want to insert the image and then click the <strong>Insert Image<\/strong> button.<\/li>\n<li>Follow the prompts.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/cat.xula.edu\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/insert-image-792.png\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"13887\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/cat.xula.edu\/food\/brightspace-tip-105-images\/insert-image-792\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/cat.xula.edu\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/insert-image-792.png?fit=792%2C338&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"792,338\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"insert-image-792\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/cat.xula.edu\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/insert-image-792.png?fit=300%2C128&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/cat.xula.edu\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/insert-image-792.png?fit=625%2C267&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/cat.xula.edu\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/insert-image-792.png?resize=625%2C267\" alt=\"\" width=\"625\" height=\"267\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-13887\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3>Want more information?<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/cat.xula.edu\/food\/brightspace-tip-43-html-editor\/\">Understanding the HTML Editor<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/documentation.brightspace.com\/EN\/le\/html_editor\/instructor\/html_editor_insert_image.htm\">HTML Editor \u2013 Insert Image <\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/documentation.brightspace.com\/EN\/le\/html_editor\/instructor\/html_editor_edit_image_properties.htm\">HTML Editor \u2013 Edit Image Properties<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/documentation.brightspace.com\/EN\/le\/html_editor\/instructor\/html_editor_adjust_image_description_sizing.htm\">HTML Editor \u2013 Adjust Image Description and Sizing<\/a><\/p>\n<p>View all the <a href=\"https:\/\/cat.xula.edu\/food\/?s=Brightspace+%2Brecap\">Brightspace training recaps<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/catwiki.xula.edu\/index.php\/Brightspace_Known_Issues\">Brightspace Known Issues<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/community.brightspace.com\/s\/article\/All-Release-Notes\">Continuous Delivery release notes<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/cat.xula.edu\/food\/brightspace-tip-2-sandbox-courses\/\">Request a sandbox course<\/a><br \/>\nSign-up for <a href=\"https:\/\/cat.xula.edu\/events\/\">Brightspace training sessions<\/a><br \/>\nYou can find <a href=\"https:\/\/documentation.brightspace.com\/EN\/-\/-\/-\/welcome_page.htm\">Brightspace help<\/a> at D2L's website.<br \/>\nJoin the <a href=\"https:\/\/community.brightspace.com\/\">Brightspace Community<\/a>.<br \/>\nTry these <a title=\"Brightspace How-to\" href=\"http:\/\/cat.xula.edu\/food\/brightspace-documents\/\">Brightspace How-To documents<\/a>.<br \/>\nVisit our <a title=\"Brightspace FAQs\" href=\"http:\/\/cat.xula.edu\/food\/brightspace-faq\/\">Brightspace FAQs<\/a> for additional Brightspace information<br \/>\nor <a title=\"Schedule 1-on-1\" href=\"http:\/\/jflorent.youcanbook.me\/\">schedule a one-on-one session<\/a>, <a title=\"Send email\" href=\"http:\/\/cat.xula.edu\/mail\/?to=31\">email<\/a>, or <br \/>call Janice Florent: (504) 520-7418.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Note: Are you doing something innovative in Brightspace or perhaps you've discovered a handy tip? Share how you are using Brightspace in your teaching and learning in <a href=\"http:\/\/cat.xula.edu\/food\/brightspace-tip-70-the-orange-room\/\">The Orange Room<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>You have been using Brightspace for a few semesters now and you are starting to feel comfortable with it. You have mastered the art of uploading files. You create announcements with ease. You have aced using discussion forums. 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