Design Studio for Educators |
Explore and create : Creation lab
Sunday, November 29, 12:15–1:05 pm PST (Pacific Standard Time)
Sadie Lewis
Visual design communicates powerful messages, but is often overlooked in professional learning. In this workshop, we will explore design in the classroom. Learn strategies for teaching design, and engage in activities to learn basic design concepts like color, typography and layout. Gain resources to integrate design into your instruction.
Audience: | Coaches, Teachers, Professional developers |
Skill level: | Beginner |
Attendee devices: | Devices required |
Attendee device specification: | Laptop: Chromebook, Mac, PC |
Participant accounts, software and other materials: | Access to Google Drive |
Topic: | Creativity & curation tools |
Grade level: | PK-12 |
ISTE Standards: | For Educators: Designer
Innovative Designer
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Additional detail: | Session recorded for video-on-demand |
Attendees will understand the best practices of visual communication and visual design, and how to put them into practice
Attendees will develop a design process, and learn how to apply the elements of visual design to their work
Attendees will learn digital tools and skills to incorporate design into their instruction
Session attendees will:
Learn the concepts of design - type, color, and layout
Learn the Design Best Practices
Understand how design concepts and best practices can tell stories or convey messages when used effectively
Develop their own design process that fits their needs
Engage in hands-on Design Challenges to practice new skills
Interact with the content through a shared digital workbook
Gain strategies and resources to challenge students to think like designers
Content to be presented:
-Layout - layout for presentations, apps, websites, social media graphics, etc.
-Color - Color Theory, using color to tell a story, choosing color palettes, digital color tools
-Typography - Intro to Typography, type families, creating custom type pairings
-Using simple tech tools to create well-designed graphics
Outline - 3 hours total:
20 min: Visual Communication and Design - what is “good design,” why is design important, and how can design enhance our communication skills
30 min: Layout - identifying your audience, developing layout using design rules
45 min: Color - color theory, color stories, developing powerful color palettes, digital color tools
45 min: Typography - how to pair typefaces to convey a message
40 min: Putting it all together, strategies for teaching design to students
Process:
Session attendees will be provided with a digital workbook. Throughout the lesson, various concepts will be introduced and taught by the presenter, and discussed by the group. Several small design challenges will allow attendees to practice the new content and skills with the support of the presenter.
https://www.aiga.org/where-is-design-in-the-K12-curriculum/
https://designschool.canva.com/tutorials/
http://www.designthinkingforeducators.com/
Couros, George. The Innovator's Mindset: Empower Learning, Unleash Talent, and Lead a Culture of Creativity. San Diego: Dave Burgess Consulting, 2015. Print.
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