Map Troubleshooting
Problem #1: "Map such-and-such is too big to load to the flatcar."
Solution: This happens when a map file is really big. But the problem really isn't that the map is too big, but rather that chrome books have limited memory. A chrome book cannot transfer large files directly from the computer to the map flatcar. The solution to this is to move your finished map file from your downloads folder (which is where Paintz saves your map), to your Google Drive before trying to put it on the flatcar. Once your map file is on your Drive, inserting it onto the flatcar is easy.
Problem #2: "Paintz" keeps glitching, and loses my work. I hate it!
Solution: There are a couple of possible solutions here:
First, I think that this is happening when students have Paintz open in a TAB, instead of a dedicated WINDOW.
Try keeping Paintz open in one window, while the directions and reference maps are open in a different window.
If that doesn't help, and you're ready to toss Paintz out the window, there are some alternatives...
1. If you are a Mac-user, you could try using a free, online image editor called Paint Brush.
2. If you are using a Windows computer, the Windows OS has an editor built into it called MS Paint.
3. There is an editor built into Google called Paint Instant which might work. I don't think it's free though.
4. There are many editors available online that cost money, like Graphics Converter.
4. If all else fails, I'm willing to accepting photographs of maps that have been printed, completed using colored
pencils and black felt tip pens. Photos must still be submitted using the flatcar on GoogleClassroom however.
First, I think that this is happening when students have Paintz open in a TAB, instead of a dedicated WINDOW.
Try keeping Paintz open in one window, while the directions and reference maps are open in a different window.
If that doesn't help, and you're ready to toss Paintz out the window, there are some alternatives...
1. If you are a Mac-user, you could try using a free, online image editor called Paint Brush.
2. If you are using a Windows computer, the Windows OS has an editor built into it called MS Paint.
3. There is an editor built into Google called Paint Instant which might work. I don't think it's free though.
4. There are many editors available online that cost money, like Graphics Converter.
4. If all else fails, I'm willing to accepting photographs of maps that have been printed, completed using colored
pencils and black felt tip pens. Photos must still be submitted using the flatcar on GoogleClassroom however.
Problem #3: "My map is all pixelated and crappy looking."
Solution: A highly pixelated map, which is difficult to color and label, is the result of uploading the WRONG base map into PAINTZ. Watch the video below to see how to avoid this.