Work in progress

1. Pixie 3 Workshop
August 5, 2013
Jeff Arndt
ET5063
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Tech4Learning(2013).Pixie 3 Logo. [Computer/ Photograph].

2. Pixie 3 Workshop Outcomes
• The outcome for this workshop is that you will
be able to create a drawing using Pixie 3.
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3. Pixie is an art program that can be used to paint,
draw, write, photograph and record.
The 3 refers to versions of the
program.
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Tech4Learning(2013).Pixie 3 Logo. [Computer].

4. Pixie is compatible with all current versions of
Windows, Macs, iPad’s and Android platforms.
Since the district functions on the Windows platform,
we will be using this version during our training today.
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Tech4Learning(2013).Pixie 3 Tablet. [Photograph].

5. To locate the Pixie program follow these prompts.
1. Log on
2. Find the Pixie Icon and double click it
3. Allow the program to load, do not click any other
buttons.
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Tech4Learning(2013).Pixie 3 Logo. [Computer]
Boswell, B. (2002). Windows Logon Screen. [Photograph].

6. Program Basics
The dashboard allows you to access the programs
main functions.
While this program has many features, we will begin
by exploring the paint portion.
On the right side select the paint icon.
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Tech4Learning(2013).Pixie 3 Screen. [Photograph].

7. Paint Tools
On the right side of the screen are the available paint tools.
These can be used by clicking on the icons.
Some of the included tools are brushes, crayons, paints, erasers and markers.
If you want to undo something, click on undo button located at the top of the
screen.
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Tech4Learning(2013).Pixie 3 Screen. [Photograph].

8. Mini Project Exploration 1 - Cityscape
From 9:00-9:20 explore the various paint tools.
1. Create a cityscape of your choice. This can be grounded in fantasy or
reality, the purpose is to explore the tools.
2. Be prepared to share your drawing and at least 1 tool that you found
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Tech4Learning(2013).Pixie 3 Screen. [Photograph].

9. Mini Project Exploration 1 – Cityscape Share & Discussion
1. Project your cityscape to the group.
2. What was your experience like in creating it?
3. What was one tool you found helpful and why was it helpful in creating
your cityscape?
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10. Pixie Formative Evaluation
Please follow the link to take a brief survey of the workshop
thus far.
http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/MQWKWLR
Following the survey, please take a short break until 9:30.
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11. Boswell, B. (2002). Getting Carded, Windows Insider. Retrieved August 5, 2013, from: http://mcpmag.com/articles/2002/09/01/getting-
carded.aspx
Tech4Learning. (2013). Pixie 3. Retrieved August 5, 2013, from: http://www.tech4learning.com/pixie/new
Tech4Learning. (2013). Pixie 3 Logo. Retrieved August 5, 2013, from: http://web.tech4learning.com/news/?Tag=21st%20century
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References
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