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The scanners we will be using for TangiTech2 are Hewlett Packard models 4100,4200,and 4300. Different scanners have different scanning software, so these step-by-step directions may not work for your scanner at home or in your classroom unless it is one of those models. But once you learn the basics about scanning, you will be able to transfer that knowledge to different scanning programs. Place your photograph face down on the bed of the scanner and close the lid. Click "Start" > "Programs" > "HP Precision Scan" There will be a slight delay while the scanner program opens. Now click "(1) Start New Scan." You will get a message window telling you that the scanner lamp is warming up. (2) "Select a final scan area." You will take your cursor and click and drag on the image drawing a rectangle/square over the area of the picture that you would like to keep. This gives you the opportunity to crop out unwanted parts of the picture. If you skip this step the entire image will be scanned. (3) "Where do you want the scan to go?" Click the down pointing arrow and click "File" or "Image File" because you will be saving your scanned image to your 3 1/2" floppy. (4) "Make Optional Adjustments" - Here you will choose the output type... (that is the kind of file)...Choices are: Text Black and white drawing Black and white photograph color drawing Normal Color Photograph - (gif 256 colors) Best Color Photograph - (jpg 16M colors) You should chose "Best Color Photograph" for your photos which is the file format JPG (JPEG). Gifs are usually clipart images or graphics with fewer colors. Jpgs and Gifs are the two file formats that you will use the most often and the kinds of files that will be found for images on the Internet. You can also change the Output Size by clicking on the ruler button ... but we won't be worried about that for our purposes. (5) Click "Save Scan Now" button and in the Save As Dialog box type in the name of your scanned image and where you would like to save it. Make that the file type matches the kind of file you chose (either JPG or GIF) Click "Save" and the scanner will do it's last bit of work. The scanned image may now be used to insert into a Word Document, a PowerPoint presentation, a KidPix slide or any other program that you use graphics. You also have the option at any time of just clicking on the top menu "File" > "Save As" and in the "File Type" drop down menu chose JPG or GIF.
A scanner collage is made by placing items (photographs, realia, etc.) on a computer scanner, scanning the items, and printing the results. A good scanner collage involves a theme or message. See samples at the bottom of the page.
Equipment and Supplies computer Scanner - Consider protecting your scanner's glass stage. Plexiglass or an additional pane of glass can be used to prevent scratches on your scanning surface. Clear transparency film or saran wrap are other alternatives. Printer Imaging Software - supplements the software that comes with the scanner (such us Paint Shop Pro) Paper - recommend Kodak Inkjet Photo Paper (Glossy) 8 1/2 by 11 inches. Fabric - different colors and textures	Technique Assign the Scanner Collage project to your class. Encourage students to select items that focus on a theme or a message. After each item is placed on the scanner, cover the scanner and items with a background cloth. Provide various fabric textures and colors for your students. (Remove the cloth after each scanning to prevent overheating.) Import the scanned image into the imaging software, and perform any desired changes to the image. Print the image on glossy paper. The image is now ready for framing!
Curriculum Connections Assign topics in the subject area, such as science, math, or social studies. Scanner collages could illustrate geometric shapes, nations of the world, or elements of the periodic table. Use your imagination. Assign an illustrated book report. Students can collect photos and items that would be found in their book. Assign a scanner collage autobiography.	References & Links This information was obtained from a NECC 2000 session on "Television Production: A Classroom Approach" by Keith Kyker and Christopher Curchy. "Scanner as a Camera" UCR/ California Museum of Photography A Few Scanning Tips Snappy Ideas for Using Scanners in the Classroom Using Scanners in the Classroom