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Adobe Fireworks Graphic Designs Visual literacy has been of deep interest to me throughout the MET program. I took a special interest in learning to apply various design elements and principles. I have included these additional artifacts in the portfolio to demonstrate general competency in developing a variety of graphics that will be used for websitelearn.com. These graphics were designed using Adobe Fireworks (EDTECH 506) for online delivery as part of a lesson or as printed visual aids. I wish to make all of these images available to the Boise State Edtech community in particular but also to all educators. Please view the Creative Commons information below.
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This melon was designed by a hand drawing which was scanned then shapes and colors were added. The feather tool was used to create the blurred appearance of the red and white portion of the artwork. I plan to use this piece of work in a digital story for elementary school students. |
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The soccer ball was designed for a sample lesson for teachers and trainers. The lesson for which the visual was designed is a demonstration of the Contiguity Principle of multimedia. The visual is also designed with considerations learners to focused on creating metal models in "routine" also known as near transfer tasks. |
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This drawing was done using the pen tool to create an outline of a person. My motivation for creating this visual was as a reminder to consider all learners when depicting images of people. I think this image can be used in many different scenarios. I plan to use it in a mini-lesson about cultural diversity. I used lines for the design to reduce the probability of cognitive overload because of the complex theme I will be addressing. |
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I decided to use a fruit to describe tones, discuss, color, shade, focal point, and other design considerations. I thought it would be very different from using other objects to delving directly into CRAP (Contrast, Repitition, Alignment, Proximity). I would use this exercise as a precursor to topics on effective web design. The idea of using a familiar item, which is non-imposing should minimize anxiety associated with learning unfamiliar topics. Some of the cautionary notes are that fruits can stimulate the wrong kind of prior knowledge and distract learners who enjoy eating fruits or those who are hungry! |
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This pumpkin can be used in many different ways. Whether it is used for the traditional halloween themes or to discuss color, shapes, or lines the image can be printed or used online. |
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I plan to use cars as a theme to engage young readers about safety. I have considered the age of the students and chosen to do an outline rather than color the image. |
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I will admit that Boise State University has inspired me to design the football because of its great college team. I plan to use this image with middle school and elementary school students as clip-art. |
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My plan is to use this image to engage young learners in a dialogue about counting, colors, and shapes. In this little "game" students will help Polly to count the number of blocks or the number of a specific color of blocks. Learners may also count blocks that are solid or have primary and secondary colors. I used a static image with an outline to help young learners focus on the task. |  |
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I have used this cherry in an attention visual for grade K students. The details of the image are distinct. Therefore I reduced the transparency value in Fireworks to 75% of the original and reduced the size of the image so it would remain appealing but did not serve as a distractor from the objective of the counting lesson. |
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Online Education Online course samples and Learning Management Systems: Demonstration of proficiency using online delivery systems to highlight an understanding of instructional, andragogical, design principles, and learning theories.
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Edtech 522 Project entitled, Edtech 100 sec 01 Introduction to Online Education. This 5 week course provides an overview of some basic components of online teaching and learning. This course is designed for adults-education professionals especially those at the elementary school level ambivalent, ill informed and curious about online pedagogy. The course is designed to assist a group of school teachers in Newark, New Jersey develop a conceptual framework for online education. |  |
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Websitelearn.com uses the ITAL educational system. The site is designed for elementary school students.Websitelearn.com is being developed as a repository of instructional materials for young learners. The site is suited for administrators, principals, teachers, parents, home schools, hybrid classes, complete online synchronous, and asynchronous delivery. |
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