To Try in Class

Test yourself

Documents

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

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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

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.

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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.

1Dual Coding With Teachers

1.1The Limitations of Working Memory

1.1.1The Limitations of Working Memory

1.1.2To Try in Class

1.2Design Guide

1.2.1Design Guide

1.2.2To Try in Class

1.3Pen Craft

1.3.1Pen Craft

1.3.2To Try in Class

1.4Slides

1.4.1Slides

1.4.2To Try in Class

1.5Documents

1.5.1Documents

1.5.2To Try in Class

1.6Displays

1.6.1Displays

1.6.2To Try in Class

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