Digital
Graphics and Web Design
Digital
graphics and web design were recreated in my mind. The prior knowledge that I had regarding
digital graphics and web design was a good foundation; however, some of the
information was not sound for web design and current digital graphics. Rundle (2006) noted that “good design is based
on C.R.A.P.” The new understanding that
contrast, repetition, alignment, and Proximity conflicted with some of the old
strategies I was taught to design websites. Some specific conflicts were that
centered alignment was not the way to attract a reader, but design could be on
the left, right, and centered to draw attention to the information. Another misconception I had was that the font
should be the same on the webpage.
Contrast explains that different information can be different fonts to
group information successfully.
Website Design especially involves the learning
objectives of Bloom’s Taxonomy. The
lowest level of Remembering is the gathering of information. Understanding occurred when tasks were
labeled and identified. The application happened
when appropriate information is added to the website. Analyzing concurs when information is
compared and examined. Evaluating was
accomplished with peers and finally Creating occurred when websites are
published for their designed purpose. This higher order thinking skills can be
applied to how I learned in this class.
Dana (2009) stated professional learning communities
work together to learn each other. Our
group collaborated well in our discussions, website comments, and conferences. Kilpatrick (2010) said Americans lead out in
the technological culture. I plan to use
technology more with my instruction and project-based assignments for my
classroom.
References
Dana, N.F. (2009).
Administrator inquiry defined. In
C.C. Collins, B. Ory, & J. Haenel (Eds.),
Leading with passion and knowledge: The principal as
action researcher. (pp. 1-27).
Kilpatrick, P. (2010).
“The Relationship Between Technology and Ethics.” University of Notre
Dame. Metropolitan Club, Chicago, Illinois.
Rundle, M. (2006).
“How C.R.A.P. is Your Site.” Retrieved
from
http://thinkvitamin.com/design/how-crap-is-your-site-design/
