HOSPITAL INTERACTIVE BOARD

                       

     AS I WAS WAITING FOR THE ELEVATOR AT THE HOSPITAL THAT I WORK AT I NOTICED A LARGE INTERACTIVE BOARD HANGING ON THE WALL.  IT HANGS AT EYE LEVEL INVITING PEOPLE TO TAKE A LOOK AND PLAY. 

     WHEN THE BOARD IS NOT IN DIRECT USE, IT SCROLLS THROUGH GENERAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE HOSPITAL. THE INFORMATION INCLUDES SURGICAL SPECIALTIES,  PHYSICIAN PROFILES, AND THE NEW HIGH TECH OPERATING ROOMS.

     IF SOMEONE IS INTERESTED IN ENGAGING THE BOARD THEY CAN GET INFORMATION ON A NUMBER OF TOPICS REGARDING THE FACILITY.  THE HOSPITAL IS HUGE, SO YOU CAN GET DIRECTIONS ON HOW TO GET WHERE YOU NEED TO GO.  IF SOMEONE NEEDS A CARDIOLOGIST YOU CAN SEE WHO IS ON THE STAFF.  THE INFORMATION INCLUDES A PICTURE OF THE PHYSICIAN AND A PROFILE.

     THE BOARD ALSO INCLUDES PROFILES ON EMPLOYEES OF THE MONTH AND SO FORTH.  THE BOARD IS COLORFUL AND LOOKS LIKE A LARGE SCREEN TV.  IT IS USER FRIENDLY AS WELL.  I DIDN'T THINK TO CHECK AT THE TIME, BUT I WONDER IF IT MIGHT EVEN GIVE INFORMATION IN OTHER MORE COMMON LANGUAGES. THE USER ONLY NEEDS TO TAP THE SCREEN AND THEN FOLLOW DIRECTIONS ON HOW TO OBTAIN THE INFORMATION THEY DESIRE.

          THE TARGET AUDIENCE WOULD BE VISITORS AND EMPLOYEES LIKE MYSELF AS WE WAIT FOR THE ELEVATOR.  I MIGHT ADD THAT MAYBE IT ISN'T A COINCIDENT THAT IT IS INFRONT OF THE SLOWEST ELEVATORS IN THE BUILDING!!!

JANICE SZALKOWSKI

                        

Graphic Elements

                                Graphic Elements 

                 COLOR   

                ICONS   :)    :(     :0   

                FONTS  FONTS  FONTS FONTS     FONTS     

                          and  more  FONTS

          scale                                                   

                     scale

                scale

             scale

• Bullet Points
• And more Bullet Points                             

         

 spacing               spacing                spacing

 The use of graphic elements can very useful when producing instructional designs.  Important information can be highlighted and brought to the forefront with color and size.  Spacing and boxing can be used to separate like groups of information.  Bullet points and numbering help show order.  ICONS add understanding and humor.

www.msdn.microsoft.com/com/en-us/library/windows/desktop/aa511281.aspx  

janice szalkowski

             

                       

                   

Concept Mapping

   

 Concept Mapping 

Janice Szalkowski

 " Concept maps are tools for organizing and representing

knowledge." (Michigan State University)         

                   What I enjoy about concept mapping is the fact that they can 

can be utilized in almost any situation.  Whenever we have a 

project in mind, it is alway wise to lay it out ahead of time.  In the Back of the 

Napkin, the author discusses the "Four Cardinal Rules for Better Looking".

1 Collect Everything You Can

2 Lay It All Out Where You Can Look At It

3 Establish Fundamental Coordinates

4 Practice " visual triage". 

                   

                    I can see where concept mapping could be useful in laying out 

the information so it can be examined ( providing there is not an overwhelming 

amount), and establishing fundamental coordinates.  I am thinking of my never 

ending project list, home repair, starting an asthma education program at 

my hospital, or putting together my final project for my social research class.  

In each area, I could utilize  concept mapping to help me take my ideas and 

put them in an orderly fashion.  Without order, the chances of the projects 

running smoothly are unlikely.

                      As a side note, I recently had to do a two hour observation

assignment for my social research class.  I utilized the "Better Looker" rules

and found it very helpful!!!  Thank You Info Design Class  :)

                  

                                                  References

www.msu.edu/~luckie/ctools Making Concept Maps - Michigan State University

Roan,D. 2008. The Back of The Napkin. NYNY, Penguin Press

THE PROCESS

             The process of taking the complex and making it

              simple is complex..............

        

                           When every step appears to be the most important

                                    step, how does one decide how to start?

                                              For the novice, utilizing tried and true

                                                    approaches is best.

                       I     Address Preliminary Questions:

                                      WHO, WHAT, WHEN, WHERE

                                       HOW,  WHY

                      II      Write a Creative Brief:

                                         Know my client, my competitors,

                                         my audience,   my goals

                    III        Persona:     

 

                                      Are there special situations/populations  

                                      that need to be    

                                      addressed in my design to accommodate

                                      the user?

                    IV          Prototypes:

     

                                   sitemaps, blueprints, models etc...

                                      

                      CONSIDERATIONS I would add......

                                                       

                                         Are we on budget?

                                         Are we on schedule?

                                                   References

     Baer,K.(2008) Information Design Workbook Graphic Approaches, Solutions, and Inspiration Beverly,Mass. Rockport Publisher        

                            

Info Design: What Is Info Design

Info Design: What Is Info Design:

Mod 1:  Let's Examine Information Design

        Think clean, concise and creative and you have a basic foundation for Information Design.

        Information Design is a specialty that utilizes art, text and information in careful combination. The goal is to supply a main idea in such a manner that it is user friendly.  This art is often used for advertising, signage, health and safety, and instructional information. It can take on different mediums from a street sign to a computer web page.

       A spectrum of  disciplines utilize information design. The goal is to take information and weed out the unimportant in order to focus on the main idea. The results often are not only useful but attractive to the eye.

Mod 2:  Let's Examine Human - Centered Design

    This theory of design was created by Mike Cooley.

    The aspects that I appreciate:

                     This theory encourages creativity and imagination.

                              A multi-disciplinary approach.

                                        Allows for more than one way to achieve the goal.

                                                Builds on what we already know.

                                                           Encourages taking responsibility.

   

       The aspect that gives me pause:

                           Rejects scientific models.           

        The way I would use this in a blog by using an unusual approach to a topic or lesson. By adding some"personality" to an otherwise serious lesson, we can grab the interest of the learner making an impression that will make the lesson more memorable. 

        I would like to implement this by giving examples of respiratory  care procedures that are clinically accurate but add present a human approach.

                                                                       Reference

                                      Jacobson,R. 2000. Information design. Mass. MIT Press

                     

              

What Is Info Design

Info design is...