FAQ: Frequently Asked Questions about Clipart ETC
- Why did you make Clipart ETC?
The Florida Center for Instructional Technology (FCIT) supports the appropriate integration of technology in the classroom. We believe students should actively use technology to create their own content. To do this, students (and teachers) need the raw materials with which to build their own presentations and publications. As educators, we know how frustrating it is to search for clipart on the Internet. Dancing Teddy bears are easy to find. More significant content is much harder. Our goal is to offer a quality collection of resources for the classroom. We are building this collection as quickly as time and funding allow. We always welcome hearing your suggestions and comments.- Why are some of the captions out of date?
We search for out-of-copyright sources to digitize for this collection. In general, that means that all of the sources are prior to 1923. Captions are taken directly from the original sources when possible. Please note the date of the source you are using. The information, attitudes, and terminology reflect the original source in many cases. We believe that retaining the original captions adds historical and educational value to this collection. In some cases, such as political cartoons, the bias of the original cartoonist should be obvious and is an important part of the educational value of the illustration. In other cases the bias in the text is more subtle, such as when a particular animal is described as of "little value," but can still be used in the classroom as an example of changing cultural attitudes. When the spelling of a word has changed, we try to add the modern spelling to the keywords field so that you can still find it using the search engine.- I'm not a student or teacher. Can I still use these images?
Email the project manager with your request. In most cases, we will approve reasonable, non-commercial requests.- How can I edit these graphics?
See our page on editing graphics in the help section.- How can I color black & white graphics?
See our page on coloring graphics in the help section.- How much is this site used?
See our page on server statistics for the latest information on site usage.- May I add a link to Clipart ETC from my web site?
Yes, of course!
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Clipart ETC is a part of the Educational Technology Clearinghouse and is funded by a grant from the Florida Department of Education, Bureau of Instruction and Innovation. Produced by the Florida Center for Instructional Technology, College of Education, University of South Florida. Last update: 01/01/2005. Email the project manager.