Tux Paint
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Tux Paint
Educational Applications of TechnologyPresented by: Alexis Saperstein
About Tux Paint
Tux Paint is a multi-platform free drawing software program for children. It is so simple to use
and fosters creativity!
Tux PaintHow can students use this tool?
• Students create unique visual representations using a variety of tools.
• Versatile: illustrating stories, self portraits, story reflections, word problems, greeting cards, and much more!
When can you use Tux Paint
More about Tux Paint• Simple interface:
– The canvas is a fixed size (no pixels or inches to worry about when making a picture)
– Loading and saving images is done using thumbnails, so no filename is necessary
– Simple dialogue (yes or no questions)
• Entertaining interface:– Fun sound effects are played
when tools are used– A cartoon penguin appears and
gives you hints and information
Tux Paint tools• Drawing Tools
– Paint brush– Text and label tools– Line tools– Shape tools– Magic tools (special
effects) • Translations!
– Its been translated into over 70 languages
• There are no common menus with features hidden behind them.
Each tool has a picture along
with the label so its perfect for younger kids
who lack basic reading skills.
Adding Some Pizzazz!» A variety of rubber stamps to choose from
• Even more to download/upload» Magic tools
• Blocky, blur, fish eyes, confetti, and cartoon effects
• Emboss, flip, and add noise • Fold the corners of pictures, mosaic
» Starter Scenes • Some ‘starter’ pictures include both a
foreground and background» Premade scenes
• Students can use stencils and color them in
DemoLet’s look at how simple it is to
create ...
Creating an Ad!• Step one: • Pick a background color• You can also choose a background
theme
Creating an Ad• Step Two: you can use the painting
tool or start with shapes. • You can also use stamps
Creating an Ad• Step Three... You can add text (in this
case we are making an ad for our inventions)
Sample