1.5.2

To Try in Class

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Complete the interactive activities in the Seneca app to work towards your CPD certificate.

Documents

Now that you know more about how good documents are made. Here are a few things to try (or not!) in class.

Do

Do

  • Start using a grid.
  • Analyse the widths of your columns.
  • Consider the tone of your chosen typefaces.
  • Use restraint in your designs.
Don't

Don't

  • Use too many different typefaces.
  • Use too many colours.
  • Make your columns too short or too long.
  • Spread your white space evenly. Concentrate on one area.
Try

Try

  • Study newspapers and magazines. Copy what you like.
  • Explore PowerPoint with its guidelines for a grid.
  • Find a new, cheap layout app.
  • Add hand-drawn images to contrast with the digital page.
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Dual Coding With Teachers

1.1

The Limitations of Working Memory

1.1.1The Limitations of Working Memory1.1.2To Try in Class
1.2

Design Guide

1.2.1Design Guide1.2.2To Try in Class
1.3

Pen Craft

1.3.1Pen Craft1.3.2To Try in Class
1.4

Slides

1.4.1Slides1.4.2To Try in Class
1.5

Documents

1.5.1Documents1.5.2To Try in Class
1.6

Displays

1.6.1Displays1.6.2To Try in Class

Practice questions on To Try in Class

Can you answer these? Complete these activities in the Seneca app to progress towards your certificate.

  1. 1
    What should you do when creating documents?Multiple choice
  2. 2
    What should you do when creating documents?Multiple choice
  3. 3
    What should you do when creating documents?Multiple choice
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Displays