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The GNU Image Manipulation Program (or GIMP) is a program that helps users make and edit digital images. Whether users are creating pictures from scratch or doing a little touch up work on a photograph, the GIMP makes such work significantly easier to accomplish. Why use the GIMP? For starters, it's free. Anyone--educator, student, or parent--who wants to use the program can can download, install, and start using it immediately. Secondly, it works on a variety of computer platforms--Macintosh, PC, and Linux. Third, this free program can do many of the things Photoshop (a pricey commercial application) does. Finally, it facilitates the integration of technology into curricular activities, preparing learners and instructors for life in the digital economy.
Google EarthGoogle Earth puts a planet's worth of imagery and other geographic information right on your desktop. View exotic locales like Maui and Paris as well as points of interest such as local restaurants, hospitals, schools, and more.
SketchupProduced by google, this free program lets you create full 3D models in seconds. It's very easy to use and comes complete with step-by-step tutorials. Students can design buildings, settings, and 3D shapes, then export those to Google Earth!