Having used the software for a number of years, I can vouch for the fact that it is a mature solution that can be useful to teachers and students alike. The boot screen for the software with Wilbur, the GNU Image Manipulation Project's Mascot. It is free software, you can change its source code and distribute your changes.” Last year, in 2016, the software was ranked #191 on the Top Tools for Learning 2016 website. According to the project's web site, the GIMP is “a cross-platform image editor available for GNU/Linux, OS X, Windows and more operating systems. The GNU Image Manipulation Project has created an image editing tool called the GIMP. Fortunately, you have the option to download a powerful free and open source solution wherever and whenever you require. Depending on which operating system you are using, you may have even experienced frustration with the limitations of its pre-installed software.

If you have projected a presentation in the classroom, created a website or blog, or produced a digital video with title screens as part of your educational practice, chances are you have had to use some form of image editing software.

Profweb will be on hand at the conference and we encourage you to register and join us at the Cégep de Lévis-Lauzon! Editor's Note: In anticipation of ADTE's conference that will be taking place on March 15th, 2017, Profweb will be publishing a number of articles on Free and Open Source Software and Open Educational Resources.

Gimp graphics editor