Saving an Image from the Internet to Your Personal Computer LTA (Easy)

A Low Threshold Application (LTA) is a teaching/learning application of information technology that is reliable, accessible, easy to learn, and non-intimidating. Each LTA has observable positive consequences, and contributes to important long-term changes in teaching and/or learning. The user of LTA�fs whether that person is the teacher or learner should perceive the LTA not to be challenging, or requiring a lot of additional work; rather, the user should find the LTA helpful with quick and meaningful results. Below you will find three categories of LTA�fs: easy, moderate, and hard. Simply click on the LTA under the category that you are interested in and you will be linked to a set of simple step-by-step instructions relating to your item of interest.

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LTA Overview
This LTA will provide simple instructions on how to save a picture from the Internet "Before Saving an On-Line Image, make sure the image is free for the taking. Do not save anything that is copyrighted."

LTA Level
This LTA is geared to towards mainstream faculty with little or no technical experience. It is designed as an initial first step in familiarizing faculty with the Internet and saving a picture.

LTA Outcomes
By working through this LTA, the user will be able to save a picture from the Internet by following step-by-step procedures.

Skills required completing the LTA
Users should be comfortable with working with a computer and be familiar with general file saving procedures. Users should be able to operate the mouse and be familiar with clicking the right mouse button. Some familiarity with the Internet would be beneficial but not required.

LTA Instructions

• Locate an on-line image that you wish to save from the Internet.
• The image should be completely loaded before beginning the saving process.
• Move the mouse pointer over the image/picture that you wish to save.
• PC: Right mouse click on the image until a pop-menu appears.
  MAC: Hold Down the mouse button until a pop-menu appears.
• From the pop-up menu, choose Save Image As if you are using Netscape as your browser.
  From the pop-up menu, choose Save Picture As if you are using Internet Explorer as your browser.
• Save the image in a desired location on your hard drive or 3.5" floppy disk. You will notice that the image is more than likely a gif and jpg image. These are standard picture formats for the Internet.