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.

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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