#UTedChat Archive
#UTedChat happens every Wed. @ 9pm MDT. We discuss educational topics relevant to Utah and the general education landscape.
Wednesday October 26, 2016
11:00 PM EDT
SusanCohenSLC
Oct 26 @ 11:01 PM EDT
Welcome everyone to
#UTEDCHAT
. I am Susan, a Public Relations Associate at
#UEN
and adjunct instructor at
#SLCC
. Introduce yourselves pls
covili
- Moderator
Oct 26 @ 11:02 PM EDT
Greetings
#utedchat
friends. Excited that it’s Wednesday - time to hang with my peeps. Spent all day teaching at
#sums16
in cedar for UEN.
EdTecHakk
Oct 26 @ 11:03 PM EDT
Hello
#utedchat
! Michael Hakkarinen from
@uenpd
and
@ucet
, just home from a great SUMS Conference with
@sedck12
in Cedar City, UT.
MrJFawson
Oct 26 @ 11:03 PM EDT
Jared UEN tech trainer excited to be at
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kytelearning
Oct 26 @ 11:03 PM EDT
Kyte Learning is here! Happy to have you today
@SusanCohenSLC
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#NBAisback
https://t.co/Vvm4Z1i7PG
UELMA_Utah
Oct 26 @ 11:03 PM EDT
#sleepy
#snoozy
#butfortunatelynotsneezy
Leslie Lewis Salt Lake City School District
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MaripoZel
Oct 26 @ 11:03 PM EDT
#sleepy
#snoozy
#butfortunatelynotsneezy
Leslie Lewis Salt Lake City School District
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slcsdedtech
Oct 26 @ 11:03 PM EDT
#sleepy
#snoozy
#butfortunatelynotsneezy
Leslie Lewis Salt Lake City School District
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ZeldadelosRios
Oct 26 @ 11:03 PM EDT
#sleepy
#snoozy
#butfortunatelynotsneezy
Leslie Lewis Salt Lake City School District
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marcihouseman
Oct 26 @ 11:03 PM EDT
Good evening
#utedchat
! I am Marci, an improvement coach with
@ed_dir
. Love leadership and learning!
watersteach
Oct 26 @ 11:04 PM EDT
Stoked to join
#utedchat
Christian Waters, Director of Tech Integration at Rowland Hall (independent school in SLC)
covili
- Moderator
Oct 26 @ 11:04 PM EDT
@watersteach
Thanks for joining us tonight Christian. Good to have you in
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SusanCohenSLC
Oct 26 @ 11:05 PM EDT
Welcome
@kytelearning
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ahna_bruno
Oct 26 @ 11:05 PM EDT
Hi
#utedchat
! Ahna Paton-Bruno Elementary Ed student at the University of Utah.
Chronicbeard
Oct 26 @ 11:06 PM EDT
Ben Smith looking forward to trying to keep up with
#utedchat
and
#RSL
at the same time...
tusz11
Oct 26 @ 11:06 PM EDT
Former 4th grade teacher from Logan here. How was everyone's UEA break?
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kennyassmus
Oct 26 @ 11:06 PM EDT
Kenny Assmus chiming in. Watching some World Series and
#rsl
Middle School CTE business teacher
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kytelearning
Oct 26 @ 11:06 PM EDT
@kennyassmus
Cubs or Indians?
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SusanCohenSLC
Oct 26 @ 11:07 PM EDT
Let's get started... Q1: What do you know about design principals and their benefits in curriculum and multimedia presentations?
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Chronicbeard
Oct 26 @ 11:07 PM EDT
@watersteach
Welcome! This is how I spend my Wednesday's - also explains the tired eyes on Thursdays.
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.
covili
- Moderator
Oct 26 @ 11:07 PM EDT
Watching the Cubs in the World Series right now -
#1stinMyLifetime
.
#utedchat
.
marcihouseman
Oct 26 @ 11:07 PM EDT
@ahna_bruno
Always exciting to see a preservice teacher dedicated to being a connected educator! Way to go!
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ZeldadelosRios
Oct 26 @ 11:08 PM EDT
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A1 Gonna have to dig deep to answer that one Susan!
MaripoZel
Oct 26 @ 11:08 PM EDT
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A1 Gonna have to dig deep to answer that one Susan!
EdTecHakk
Oct 26 @ 11:09 PM EDT
A1: Design is something I'm a little uncomfortable with - always afraid my Presentation Slides are too heavy with text or images.
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covili
- Moderator
Oct 26 @ 11:09 PM EDT
A1 When I design workshops I try to think of two things - how will activities help my Ss understanding & how is it engaging.
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kytelearning
Oct 26 @ 11:09 PM EDT
One Word...ADDIE (Analysis, Design, Development, Implementation, and Evaluation)
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YoungUTScience
Oct 26 @ 11:09 PM EDT
Hello
#utedchat
excited to be back online tonight and in the right time zone!
Chronicbeard
Oct 26 @ 11:10 PM EDT
A1: Instructional design, visual design, or the design process (I use all three)
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covili
- Moderator
Oct 26 @ 11:10 PM EDT
@kennyassmus
@kytelearning
@KingJames
AMEN! Where is LaBron’s yankees hat now?!
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tusz11
Oct 26 @ 11:11 PM EDT
A1 I've been to so many that I want to make sure I don't fall into the pitfalls that many do. I stay away from comics and clipart
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ZeldadelosRios
Oct 26 @ 11:11 PM EDT
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A1 My designs for T and S include pre-loading, some KWHL, models, guided practice, self-discovery, group discussion.
MaripoZel
Oct 26 @ 11:11 PM EDT
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A1 My designs for T and S include pre-loading, some KWHL, models, guided practice, self-discovery, group discussion.
YoungUTScience
Oct 26 @ 11:11 PM EDT
A1: totally agree
@marcihouseman
, defining your goal is essential
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covili
- Moderator
Oct 26 @ 11:11 PM EDT
@marcihouseman
Especially important to keep objectives in mind so I don’t get wrapped up with all the fun, shiny stuff!
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MaripoZel
Oct 26 @ 11:11 PM EDT
#utedchat
Great answer Marci. Did you get the question in advance? LOL
https://t.co/8OXVGhQmyX
marcihouseman
Oct 26 @ 11:10 PM EDT
A1: Backwards design is essential. Begin with the end in mind. What do we want students/adult learners to be able t…
https://t.co/slTRf2UIWg
Chronicbeard
Oct 26 @ 11:12 PM EDT
A1: I use "CRAP" whenever possible - helps that I taught graphics/ybk.
https://t.co/vF4Tee7FXG
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MrJFawson
Oct 26 @ 11:12 PM EDT
@SusanCohenSLC
A1 I know design is important just don't always know why some things work better than others
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kennyassmus
Oct 26 @ 11:12 PM EDT
#utedchat
This Ted talk is amazing about design. There are a couple of swears, but you can edit those out
https://t.co/izWm65KCWd
kytelearning
Oct 26 @ 11:13 PM EDT
A1 If you plan with your end objective already decided, it's much easier to make your message clear and concise.
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ahna_bruno
Oct 26 @ 11:13 PM EDT
@marcihouseman
Thank you Marci! I am excited. This is my first twitter chat.
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SusanCohenSLC
Oct 26 @ 11:13 PM EDT
Design elements are the basic units of a painting, drawing, design & include:Color. Shape.Texture. Space Unity Balance. Hierarchy
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covili
- Moderator
Oct 26 @ 11:13 PM EDT
@MrJFawson
@SusanCohenSLC
Sometimes the best laid plans don’t work out. Always crazy when last minute lessons tear it up.
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covili
- Moderator
Oct 26 @ 11:14 PM EDT
@ahna_bruno
Welcome Ahna - good to have you join us at
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AssignmentHelpN
Oct 26 @ 11:15 PM EDT
Top 10 Halloween Classroom Parties Snack Ideas
https://t.co/OadBuvYIx0
#EdChat
SD
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massignmenthelp
Oct 26 @ 11:15 PM EDT
Top 10 Halloween Classroom Parties Snack Ideas
https://t.co/CJqvbJ2KUj
#EdChatSD
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marcihouseman
Oct 26 @ 11:15 PM EDT
@ahna_bruno
Wonderful!! Enjoy!!
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MrJFawson
Oct 26 @ 11:15 PM EDT
@kytelearning
definitely helped me when making videos. Wouldn't know where to start without deciding objectives first
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marcihouseman
Oct 26 @ 11:15 PM EDT
@covili
Absolutely--good point for all of us!
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covili
- Moderator
Oct 26 @ 11:16 PM EDT
@MaripoZel
@Chronicbeard
Haven’t heard of CRAP since my
@IDETProgram
days back in 2004. Always helps to be deliberate in design.
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marcihouseman
Oct 26 @ 11:16 PM EDT
@MaripoZel
LOL!! Nope...just happen to be a fan of backwards design! :)
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OnlineLyle
Oct 26 @ 11:16 PM EDT
Tell you what
#utedchat
- I need someone to help design a better icon for me than this Marvel Superhero Avatar! Got any ideas?
tusz11
Oct 26 @ 11:17 PM EDT
@MrJFawson
Agreed. Making those tutorial videos is so much easier once you know the subject material you NEED to cover.
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Chronicbeard
Oct 26 @ 11:17 PM EDT
I think avoiding the pre-made thematic designs in PPT and others is important. Chart your own intentional path.
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covili
- Moderator
Oct 26 @ 11:18 PM EDT
@OnlineLyle
Love the green scarf Lyle - was the pink ascot just too much?!
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deweykatie
Oct 26 @ 11:18 PM EDT
Hi, Katie Hill here- ed tech with Canyons District in Dandy Sandy, UT
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marcihouseman
Oct 26 @ 11:18 PM EDT
This is the model I was referring to. :)
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https://t.co/ToA1A8uNoI
watersteach
Oct 26 @ 11:18 PM EDT
I find many Ss presentations are filled with web images that tend to make them very impersonal.
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SusanCohenSLC
Oct 26 @ 11:19 PM EDT
@EdTecHakk
Lots of big pictures- if you know your material and practice your presentation- than presentation need few words.
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tusz11
Oct 26 @ 11:20 PM EDT
@watersteach
My 4th graders would love the animations and transitions, but when they presented they saw that it was too much.
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MrJFawson
Oct 26 @ 11:20 PM EDT
@covili
@OnlineLyle
kind of a Fred from Scooby Doo look
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watersteach
Oct 26 @ 11:20 PM EDT
@marcihouseman
Not to be confused with the brilliant book about assessment: Make It Stick
https://t.co/tkxqov79ot
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deweykatie
Oct 26 @ 11:20 PM EDT
A1- having clear objectives when leading PD has helped me stay centered when competing ?'s happen and the focus starts to wane.
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MaripoZel
Oct 26 @ 11:20 PM EDT
I don't remember that JC. CRS syndrome.
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https://t.co/sPTNA94DjD
covili
- Moderator
Oct 26 @ 11:16 PM EDT
@MaripoZel
@Chronicbeard
Haven’t heard of CRAP since my
@IDETProgram
days back in 2004. Always helps to be deliberate in design.
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kennyassmus
Oct 26 @ 11:20 PM EDT
A1: PPT presentations are a cue to the presenter of what to say, not to read a script. Meant to display to an audience
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SusanCohenSLC
Oct 26 @ 11:20 PM EDT
Q2: How do you incorporate design elements at your school and in pedagogy?
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DaniKSloan
Oct 26 @ 11:21 PM EDT
Hi all! Joining a little late - pumpkin carving! 🎃 I'm Dani from
@UENpd
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MaripoZel
Oct 26 @ 11:21 PM EDT
#utedchat
I am a fan of BW design as well. But not so bright as I could remember it at the time!
https://t.co/GIZ94wolKt
marcihouseman
Oct 26 @ 11:16 PM EDT
@MaripoZel
LOL!! Nope...just happen to be a fan of backwards design! :)
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covili
- Moderator
Oct 26 @ 11:21 PM EDT
@EdTecHakk
Agreed - I think I try to get to cute using images and not having enough content. Sometimes I just need the right word
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MaripoZel
Oct 26 @ 11:22 PM EDT
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Hi Katie!
https://t.co/LaAik1mZF4
deweykatie
Oct 26 @ 11:18 PM EDT
Hi, Katie Hill here- ed tech with Canyons District in Dandy Sandy, UT
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kennyassmus
Oct 26 @ 11:22 PM EDT
A2: Design element in pedagogy: Target market, remember who you're teaching to and how they will react or "buy" your product
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EdTecHakk
Oct 26 @ 11:24 PM EDT
A2: I'm a big fan of feng shui in schools - there's a lot of energy and it needs to MOVE.
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https://t.co/P8DMw4kTSP
marcihouseman
Oct 26 @ 11:24 PM EDT
@watersteach
I haven't read that one. Thanks for the recommendation!
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YoungUTScience
Oct 26 @ 11:24 PM EDT
A2: I have seen teachers who set up their white boards like a newspaper using space to highlight important elements of instruction
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SusanCohenSLC
Oct 26 @ 11:24 PM EDT
@covili
@MaripoZel
@Chronicbeard
@IDETProgram
Rule of thirds is aligning a subject with guide lines & their intersection points
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covili
- Moderator
Oct 26 @ 11:25 PM EDT
A2 - I love the new visual elements and quotes I see in many school halls. Having inspirational sayings and pics is powerful
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MaripoZel
Oct 26 @ 11:25 PM EDT
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A2 That sounds interesting. Picture available?
https://t.co/8eQdqJTQIK
YoungUTScience
Oct 26 @ 11:24 PM EDT
A2: I have seen teachers who set up their white boards like a newspaper using space to highlight important elements of instruction
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deweykatie
Oct 26 @ 11:25 PM EDT
Remembering the overall goal for the lesson/presentation helps me stay centered when competing ?'s arise that can confuse some.
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EdTecHakk
Oct 26 @ 11:26 PM EDT
@SusanCohenSLC
@covili
@MaripoZel
@Chronicbeard
@IDETProgram
#utedchat
I've always thought it should be called "Rule of 4 Intersections"
SusanCohenSLC
Oct 26 @ 11:26 PM EDT
@covili
@EdTecHakk
Finding the right words is easier when you understand your audience- funny? serious?
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DaniKSloan
Oct 26 @ 11:26 PM EDT
@covili
I agree! Your space can inspire - or distract - you!
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ahna_bruno
Oct 26 @ 11:26 PM EDT
@EdTecHakk
I have never heard of feng shui in schools. But, I really like that idea!
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watersteach
Oct 26 @ 11:27 PM EDT
A2- Design concepts are taught in art and photography classes but building a bridge to core subject courses is tricky.
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tusz11
Oct 26 @ 11:27 PM EDT
A2 I never like cluttery things. I don't like walking into a room where every inch is covered. Does it help with learning though?
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MaripoZel
Oct 26 @ 11:27 PM EDT
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A2 Facilitating online classes means carefully selecting design elements to keep it fresh, engaging and thought provoking.
deweykatie
Oct 26 @ 11:29 PM EDT
A2-Engagement that allows all to participate driving design. Democratizing the lesson through opportunity to respond- for example
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kytelearning
Oct 26 @ 11:29 PM EDT
A2 important to stay fresh with current styles. It is not okay to have your webpage look like a Geocites page anymore.
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MrJFawson
Oct 26 @ 11:29 PM EDT
@tusz11
agreed less is more. Simple is effective
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DaniKSloan
Oct 26 @ 11:29 PM EDT
@MaripoZel
I agree. I always like to see a lot of white space and well selected images in an online learning environment.
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SusanCohenSLC
Oct 26 @ 11:29 PM EDT
@EdTecHakk
I would take that idea & think about incorporating those ideas in your presentaions - How does the design make us feel
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SusanCohenSLC
Oct 26 @ 11:30 PM EDT
Q3: What are your favorite apps/ resources to implement the various design principals
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MaripoZel
Oct 26 @ 11:30 PM EDT
#utedchat
Yes
@tusz11
When your environment is in chaos, so is your psyche.
https://t.co/7yOfGAl3es
tusz11
Oct 26 @ 11:27 PM EDT
A2 I never like cluttery things. I don't like walking into a room where every inch is covered. Does it help with learning though?
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covili
- Moderator
Oct 26 @ 11:31 PM EDT
A3 I love the new Explore feature in Google Slides. Helps you design better slides in your presentations.
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MrJFawson
Oct 26 @ 11:31 PM EDT
@SusanCohenSLC
A3 Adobe Spark Post
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DaniKSloan
Oct 26 @ 11:31 PM EDT
A3: Adobe Spark Post is my favorite! The right size and feel for whatever image you need to design!
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SusanCohenSLC
Oct 26 @ 11:32 PM EDT
@DaniKSloan
@MaripoZel
There is postive negative white space & negative negative space- positive white space helps us breathe
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covili
- Moderator
Oct 26 @ 11:32 PM EDT
Also love camera apps that automatically add grid for
#ruleofthirds
in my photos.
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giveawayflipt
Oct 26 @ 11:33 PM EDT
A3: Adobe Spark Post is my favorite! The right size and feel for whatever image you need to design!
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YoungUTScience
Oct 26 @ 11:33 PM EDT
A3: Scratch Junior for K-3 kids, the design tools for building your own characters / setting from
@MIT
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kytelearning
Oct 26 @ 11:33 PM EDT
A3 Apple does a nice job at helping all of your work look professional. Kind of want to switch over to Keynote instead or PP
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SusanCohenSLC
Oct 26 @ 11:33 PM EDT
@marcihouseman
When we talk design we have to keep in mind balance and contrast. Find a center point of interest
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marcihouseman
Oct 26 @ 11:33 PM EDT
@covili
@EdTecHakk
It's always helpful to reach out to a thought partner. Sometimes just talking it out helps you find it.
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MaripoZel
Oct 26 @ 11:33 PM EDT
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A3 Snipping Tool on Windows makes screen shots easy which makes tutorials easier. Screencastomatic.
deweykatie
Oct 26 @ 11:34 PM EDT
@MaripoZel
also- having an intuitively navigable layout is so helpful for online learning students.
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MaripoZel
Oct 26 @ 11:34 PM EDT
I have used that lots since your class, the Connected Educator Dani!
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A3
https://t.co/4FEv26Tbkb
DaniKSloan
Oct 26 @ 11:31 PM EDT
A3: Adobe Spark Post is my favorite! The right size and feel for whatever image you need to design!
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kytelearning
Oct 26 @ 11:35 PM EDT
@covili
have you seen the new portrait feature on Apple's new iPhone? Amazing!
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YoungUTScience
Oct 26 @ 11:35 PM EDT
Downloading now! Thanks!
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https://t.co/bKG1D39Wmy
DaniKSloan
Oct 26 @ 11:31 PM EDT
A3: Adobe Spark Post is my favorite! The right size and feel for whatever image you need to design!
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covili
- Moderator
Oct 26 @ 11:35 PM EDT
@deweykatie
@MaripoZel
I need to use more design principles for organizing my online classes. Want content to flow for Ss.
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MaripoZel
Oct 26 @ 11:35 PM EDT
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Good Point
@deweykatie
https://t.co/0WDjSbrdCl
deweykatie
Oct 26 @ 11:34 PM EDT
@MaripoZel
also- having an intuitively navigable layout is so helpful for online learning students.
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SusanCohenSLC
Oct 26 @ 11:35 PM EDT
@kytelearning
It is also a good idea to look at successful pages to gather ideas- then incorporate your vision
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DaniKSloan
Oct 26 @ 11:36 PM EDT
@MaripoZel
That's so awesome to hear! I've most recently been using it to spice up cover images on my online courses!
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Chronicbeard
Oct 26 @ 11:36 PM EDT
A3: Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, and sometimes just on paper.
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deweykatie
Oct 26 @ 11:37 PM EDT
@covili
@MaripoZel
I always appreciate it when I can spend energy engaging with content and not figuring out how to find it.
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SusanCohenSLC
Oct 26 @ 11:37 PM EDT
@tusz11
I think good design flows with the atmosphere or mood- fast paced quiet - in design we need room to absorb material
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covili
- Moderator
Oct 26 @ 11:37 PM EDT
Don’t want to overwhelm Ss with confusing messages
https://t.co/V3RlwDdeYm
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tusz11
Oct 26 @ 11:37 PM EDT
A3 I actually dislike Google Sites because it looks old and clunky. Prefer Weebly now.
#utedchat
ronaldfisher
Oct 26 @ 11:38 PM EDT
Jumping in to
#utedchat
after a long night with PT conferences. - Design principles, correct?
SusanCohenSLC
Oct 26 @ 11:38 PM EDT
@MrJFawson
One thing to keep in mind - odd number of items work better than even, it creates an informal balance
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covili
- Moderator
Oct 26 @ 11:38 PM EDT
@tusz11
You might need to check out the new Google Sites - still in beta. Big improvement.
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marcihouseman
Oct 26 @ 11:39 PM EDT
@EdTecHakk
As a principal, I used research to consider paint colors and location of an accent wall to stimulate learning.
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ahna_bruno
Oct 26 @ 11:39 PM EDT
@covili
@deweykatie
@MaripoZel
wish more teachers thought like you.Ive taken many online classes at SLCC and the U that don't flow
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ronaldfisher
Oct 26 @ 11:39 PM EDT
@tusz11
have you tried the new G. Sites?
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I agree do not like the old and clunky like
@weebly
covili
- Moderator
Oct 26 @ 11:39 PM EDT
@ronaldfisher
Yep - you’re a trooper after a night of PT conferences.
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SusanCohenSLC
Oct 26 @ 11:39 PM EDT
@kennyassmus
Amen! Wait I am not advocating plagiarism just an additional thought or two to help my brainstorming of a design idea
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tusz11
Oct 26 @ 11:40 PM EDT
@covili
My class website was on Google Sites but Weebly was so much easier to navigate and make changes to. I'll check it out
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SusanCohenSLC
Oct 26 @ 11:40 PM EDT
Q4: Why is it important to emphasize strong design principals to your students and colleagues?
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ronaldfisher
Oct 26 @ 11:40 PM EDT
I have set up my class in iTunes U, really like the flow, but haven't had student or parent buy in at elementary level.
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tusz11
Oct 26 @ 11:41 PM EDT
@ronaldfisher
Not yet, I'll have to give it a shot.
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ronaldfisher
Oct 26 @ 11:41 PM EDT
A4 Form follows function - Frank Lloyd Wright!
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deweykatie
Oct 26 @ 11:42 PM EDT
@ahna_bruno
@covili
@MaripoZel
I really do wish there was more focus on design in online higher ed courses.
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ahna_bruno
Oct 26 @ 11:42 PM EDT
A3 we are using a lot of weebly in my technology in the classrooms class at the U.
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tusz11
Oct 26 @ 11:42 PM EDT
@ronaldfisher
I've had that problem with my Weebly page. Spent a lot of time doing stuff and no one ever used it. El Ed problems
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MaripoZel
Oct 26 @ 11:42 PM EDT
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A4 If it's ugly, hard to read, irritating colors, nobody will want to read it. You have lost them before you start.
Chronicbeard
Oct 26 @ 11:42 PM EDT
Ok. NOW I'm excited - I moved student portfolios to sites this year, but hate the design. Woot!
#utedchat
https://t.co/mbSKWFC6HR
covili
- Moderator
Oct 26 @ 11:38 PM EDT
@tusz11
You might need to check out the new Google Sites - still in beta. Big improvement.
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ronaldfisher
Oct 26 @ 11:42 PM EDT
@marcihouseman
@EdTecHakk
I would like a white paper on your findings.
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covili
- Moderator
Oct 26 @ 11:42 PM EDT
A4 Nothing worse than listening to a PPT that is all text with no pics! Especially when the Ts reads straight from the slides
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SusanCohenSLC
Oct 26 @ 11:43 PM EDT
@ahna_bruno
Take a look at WIX as well. They have a few more app option and I think a bit more intuitive.
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MaripoZel
Oct 26 @ 11:44 PM EDT
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But YOU are using it
@tusz11
. It contains your resources right?A4
https://t.co/9n7y7IiGgZ
tusz11
Oct 26 @ 11:42 PM EDT
@ronaldfisher
I've had that problem with my Weebly page. Spent a lot of time doing stuff and no one ever used it. El Ed problems
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Chronicbeard
Oct 26 @ 11:44 PM EDT
A4: It's hard to be taken seriously as professionals with bad design - I'm always pushing for consistency.
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ronaldfisher
Oct 26 @ 11:44 PM EDT
@tusz11
- it helped me see some flaws in curriculum mapping, figured it was my learning opp. and it helped me design a better flow
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SusanCohenSLC
Oct 26 @ 11:45 PM EDT
@ahna_bruno
Try this w ur students- min love it. it helps with color choices for design and gives Hex#'s
https://t.co/6fOOa1ty3J
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marcihouseman
Oct 26 @ 11:45 PM EDT
@tusz11
@RLGMike
research on enriched environments: teacher shapes physical & social environment of classroom 2 enhance learning
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covili
- Moderator
Oct 26 @ 11:45 PM EDT
I’ve had design issues with my past few couples costumes for Halloween.
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deweykatie
Oct 26 @ 11:46 PM EDT
A4- encouraging professionalism for students (children & adults) can happen when materials & spaces represent this in appearance.
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SusanCohenSLC
Oct 26 @ 11:46 PM EDT
@ronaldfisher
do you think it is because it feels to proprietary?
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tusz11
Oct 26 @ 11:46 PM EDT
@MaripoZel
It is my main site that I have students use in class, but the home stuff is never used. It feels like wasted time.
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ahna_bruno
Oct 26 @ 11:47 PM EDT
@SusanCohenSLC
Thank you! I will definitely use that.
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marcihouseman
Oct 26 @ 11:47 PM EDT
@ronaldfisher
@EdTecHakk
Yikes...that was several years ago. Will have to look it up again. :)
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marko_with_a_k
Oct 26 @ 11:47 PM EDT
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@lars3eb
did you pass
#CETL
? I got my email on Monday
#IPassed
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SusanCohenSLC
Oct 26 @ 11:47 PM EDT
@MaripoZel
What design proincipals do you concentrate on when designing online classes
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SusanCohenSLC
Oct 26 @ 11:47 PM EDT
Q5: How will you move forward in the future incorporating new techniques into your daily work load?
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tusz11
Oct 26 @ 11:48 PM EDT
@marcihouseman
@RLGMike
Do you have a link I can read that research Por Favor?
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ronaldfisher
Oct 26 @ 11:48 PM EDT
@SusanCohenSLC
@elementary
level, some years I have buy in, some years I have push back - technology is finicky that way
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SusanCohenSLC
Oct 26 @ 11:49 PM EDT
@marcihouseman
I like to keep in mind font styles, serif vs sans serif depending on where my presentation or design will be used.
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MaripoZel
Oct 26 @ 11:49 PM EDT
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A5 Not wasted if it helps even one student or one parent with an idea, problem or goal. Also, we learn a…
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tusz11
Oct 26 @ 11:46 PM EDT
@MaripoZel
It is my main site that I have students use in class, but the home stuff is never used. It feels like wasted time.
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covili
- Moderator
Oct 26 @ 11:49 PM EDT
A5 I think being more deliberate in my design will pay dividends for Ss. Planning is the key.
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EdTecHakk
Oct 26 @ 11:49 PM EDT
A4+5: HaikuDeck is one of my favorite tools for building presentations. I plan to use it more to create slideshows.
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SusanCohenSLC
Oct 26 @ 11:50 PM EDT
@marcihouseman
#1 rule of typography is - Is it legible? Sans serif fonts are best for online while serifs are acceptable in print
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MaripoZel
Oct 26 @ 11:51 PM EDT
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A4 - Color - balance - cleverness - amusement - eyecatching
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SusanCohenSLC
Oct 26 @ 11:47 PM EDT
@MaripoZel
What design proincipals do you concentrate on when designing online classes
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ronaldfisher
Oct 26 @ 11:51 PM EDT
Secrets of Successful Web Sites by David Siegel was my goto book for several years.
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tusz11
Oct 26 @ 11:52 PM EDT
A5 I plan to learn more from others. Sometimes I feel like my idea is the best and I need to be open to new ideas.
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SusanCohenSLC
Oct 26 @ 11:53 PM EDT
@MaripoZel
Emphasing design principals also gives an element of professionalism and hopefully buy in. Humor always helps!
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MaripoZel
Oct 26 @ 11:53 PM EDT
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A5 did not understand this chat at first. Did no frontloading. Now will be more focused & aware of work space, use effectively.
marcihouseman
Oct 26 @ 11:53 PM EDT
Checking out
#utedchat
. Thank you
@SusanCohenSLC
for hosting us tonight!
SusanCohenSLC
Oct 26 @ 11:54 PM EDT
@marcihouseman
It has been a blast- where did the time go.
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MaripoZel
Oct 26 @ 11:54 PM EDT
#A5
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Today I used a spooky font with 2nd Grade ELPers but they could not read it. Good thought
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covili
- Moderator
Oct 26 @ 11:55 PM EDT
Thanks to
@SusanCohenSLC
for moderating
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Next week
@DaniKSloan
will help us with PLN. Special guests from EDPS classes at the U.
SusanCohenSLC
Oct 26 @ 11:55 PM EDT
Final Thought: “How well we communicate is determined not by how well we say things, but how well we are understood.” Andrew Grove
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MaripoZel
Oct 26 @ 11:56 PM EDT
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Before I forget, anyone willing to do a Mystery Skype or Hangout with a classroom of kids or some online Ts?
SusanCohenSLC
Oct 26 @ 11:56 PM EDT
@covili
I would say- Where is the Cookie Monster?
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ronaldfisher
Oct 26 @ 11:57 PM EDT
So VERY TRUE! - curating that last thought. thanks
@SusanCohenSLC
enjoyed the
#utedchat
tonight.
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SusanCohenSLC
Oct 26 @ 11:55 PM EDT
Final Thought: “How well we communicate is determined not by how well we say things, but how well we are understood.” Andrew Grove
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SusanCohenSLC
Oct 26 @ 11:57 PM EDT
@Chronicbeard
Consistency is an excellent word- Consistency through an entire project, not just the 1st page.
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