This course,
Digital Graphics, presented many challenges for me since I am not to computer
savvy. Every week presented yet one more creation, which I had never been
exposed to. I have truly improved my knowledge and capabilities in my
technology skills, digital graphics and web design. I know feel very empowered
and have the knowledge to be able to implement digital graphics not only for my
learning but as well for forever implement throughout all content areas for my
students’ learning. When I developed my web site I knew, I had a tool that I
could forever implement throughout all content areas. In this week’s reading I
learned that integration of multimedia into instruction can help to reduce
curriculum barriers and improve learning for all students.
I have been
thinking about were my technology level was before this class to where I am
now: there is no comparison I have learned so much about digital graphics. I am
now able to bring an interactive world to my students in which I am able to
incorporate personal logos, custom animations, and the 4 basic design
principals or CRAP. The 4 basic design principals or Contrast, Repetition,
Alignment and Proximity were aspects of technology
that I had never heard of
before but now feel really knowledgeable. The Non-Designer’s Design Book
(Williams). I not only learned a tremendous amount from my readings but also
from the free interactive software programs, where I created my personal logo.
My students have already created their personal animations through STYKZ, same
program I used in creating my animation.
I have also
been doing much personal reflection of my own learning and the learning of my
students. I also, I learned so much from my team members while collaboratively
creating our group web site. The weekly readings and slide shows provided much
assistance to me throughout the course, since I was a novice in the technology
world. I now reflect on upcoming and previous week’s lesson plans, I make it a
point to incorporate the higher order thinking skills from blooms taxonomy.
(Churches)
This Digital
Graphics course has taught me how to not only provide more engaging lessons for
my students but also assist other teachers on my campus with digital design. My
students and I have already created personal animations and are in the process
of creating a class web site. I am excited about continuing to implement my
newly found knowledge of technology skills which will allow me to be more
effective in the classroom.
References:
Williams, R. The Non-Designer’s Design Book. Typographic
Principles for the Visual Novice
Churches, A. (2007, April). Bloom’s digital
taxonomy.
Multimedia Applications for the Classroom. (2002
November)
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