In this module, learners will be explore design principles that enhance the effectiveness of instructional materials. Learners will learn about best practice in the area of visual design and discuss sample Flipcharts. Completion of this module is expected to take about 30 minutes.
Mouseover 'Resources' in the navigation bar at the top of the page. If you see a specific category you would like to explore, click on it. If not, click on 'Resources.'
Take a few minutes to explore. You can preview flipcharts within the Web site so there is no need to download any documents.
3. Explore Flipcharts on the Internet Use your search engine of choice (i.e., Google, Yahoo, etc.) and enter your search terms. Note: Entering the terms 'Promethean Flipchart' on Google will give you about 330,000 hits. There are some good resources listed but more specific terms will narrow your results. With your partner, continue to evaluate flipcharts based on principles of good design: simplicity and CARP - contrast, alignment, repetition and proximity.
4. Locate Flipcharts on D109 Intranet
D109 staff log on to the district Intranet then click on 'Collaborative Team Portal' in the sidebar. Next, click on your grade level/content area. In the sidebar, mouseover '_____ Resources' and select 'Promethean Flipcharts' from the flyout menu. As you move forward with Flipchart modification and creation, it would be good to know what resources have already been created for your grade level/subject area.
5. Discussion
Working with a partner, discuss a few of the Flipcharts you found. Remember, we are considering design only, not subject matter content. Not sure what to look for? Think: CARP. Keep in mind what you learned from the blog post above, "the visual design should complement the learning experience and not compete with it."
Which of the design principles are followed in this Flipchart?
Is there something about the design that is especially good?