Source: https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/teacher-cpd/cpd-dual-coding-by-oliver-caviglioli/1-6-1-displays [Revision notes](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes.md) › [Teacher CPD](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/teacher-cpd.md) › [CPD: Dual Coding by Oliver Caviglioli](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/teacher-cpd/cpd-dual-coding-by-oliver-caviglioli.md) › Displays # Displays CPD: Dual Coding (by Oliver Caviglioli), topic 1.6.1 ## Displays Familiarise yourself with guidelines and tips that can quickly improve the quality of your next display board creation. ### Scale ![Scale](https://image-v2.cdn.app.senecalearning.com/2020-02/e961031d-bfbf-4981-9596-7ff6df40134b/Untitled%20drawing%20(17).jpg) ### Research ![Research](https://image-v2.cdn.app.senecalearning.com/2019-01/4ab8c043-eff7-4753-b083-80364a6d9246/research-and-development.jpg) - In 2015, the University of Salford Manchester published their report "Clever Classrooms" that examined several design factors that affect learning and behaviour. - Learning scores were higher in sparse classrooms than in decorated ones (Fisher et al 2014). - Time on task along with learning scores were more favourable in low visual distraction rooms than in high visual distraction ones (Godwin and Fisher 2014). ### Lettering ![Lettering](https://image-v2.cdn.app.senecalearning.com/2020-02/bab00f1b-2410-4710-9a0a-4fb39eba361a/Untitled%20drawing%20(27).jpg) - Oliver says that, when he first started teaching in the mid ‘70s, most teachers were adept at lettering, at any size. - Get hold of some very wide felt tips and try it out (using the grid to ensure a horizontal line). - Printing out individual letters onto A4 is a good idea. But think about their **kerning**. - A technical word to describe the individual spacing between them. It’s not regular, as you can see in the image. ## Checking if You Have Good Displays Follow these steps to check whether you have good displays. ### 1. Squinting ![1. Squinting](https://image-v2.cdn.app.senecalearning.com/2020-02/7dcd314a-784c-46cd-a28e-875dd4e60a4e/Untitled%20drawing%20(26).jpg) - As David Hockney does, squint. - It helps you see the bigger pattern. - Stepping back and squinting helps you see the overall shape of the display. - This can give you feedback about what stands out, what is too small for the scale of a display board, and where the eye is led. ### 2. Thumbnails ![2. Thumbnails](https://image-v2.cdn.app.senecalearning.com/2020-02/d1ebda44-0eee-474d-a28c-b34034ab5b92/Untitled%20drawing%20(25).jpg) - Sketching up some thumbnails has a similar purpose as squinting. - With only bold shapes possible on the small size available, you are forced to look at the core design. - What will become apparent is the need to establish a simple order that makes the information displayed look accessible and inviting. ### 3. Tape up a grid ![3. Tape up a grid](https://image-v2.cdn.app.senecalearning.com/2020-02/7800ab1f-4053-4eee-b216-47c3cd370a93/Untitled%20drawing%20(3).png) - Use masking tape to establish your grid. - After the first time of measuring up, it’s a good idea to make some marks on the edge of the wooden border for the following times. - You might find using your thumbnail sketches a good time to decide on your grid’s ratios. - Masking tape is cheap and easy to use. ### 4. Geometry and hierarchy ![4. Geometry and hierarchy](https://image-v2.cdn.app.senecalearning.com/2020-02/64fe4e89-7d1a-44b7-8a08-edde2f3ac1fd/Untitled%20drawing%20(24).jpg) - Use the grid to place and align your content. - Resist the urge to fill every space. - Create contrast between areas that have items close together, with empty space. - Use repetition to show order which helps the reader scan the display quickly. - Have different sized letters to indicate hierarchy of information. ## Test yourself on Displays - What did the University of Salford Manchester conclude in their 2015 report "Clever Classrooms"? - What is true about individual letters' kerning? - What are the fours steps to check whether you have good displays? [Practise this topic for free](https://app.senecalearning.com/classroom/course/9375f141-2704-49d8-a754-e142c7aad967/section/9039e517-e973-4fa2-9f37-1f6f6f66bf8d/session) - Previous topic: [1.5.2 To Try in Class](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/teacher-cpd/cpd-dual-coding-by-oliver-caviglioli/1-5-2-to-try-in-class.md) - Next topic: [1.6.2 To Try in Class](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/teacher-cpd/cpd-dual-coding-by-oliver-caviglioli/1-6-2-to-try-in-class.md) ## CPD: Dual Coding (by Oliver Caviglioli) contents ### 1 Dual Coding With Teachers - 1.1 The Limitations of Working Memory - [1.1.1 The Limitations of Working Memory](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/teacher-cpd/cpd-dual-coding-by-oliver-caviglioli/1-1-1-the-limitations-of-working-memory.md) - [1.1.2 To Try in Class](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/teacher-cpd/cpd-dual-coding-by-oliver-caviglioli/1-1-2-to-try-in-class.md) - 1.2 Design Guide - [1.2.1 Design Guide](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/teacher-cpd/cpd-dual-coding-by-oliver-caviglioli/1-2-1-design-guide.md) - [1.2.2 To Try in Class](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/teacher-cpd/cpd-dual-coding-by-oliver-caviglioli/1-2-2-to-try-in-class.md) - 1.3 Pen Craft - [1.3.1 Pen Craft](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/teacher-cpd/cpd-dual-coding-by-oliver-caviglioli/1-3-1-pen-craft.md) - [1.3.2 To Try in Class](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/teacher-cpd/cpd-dual-coding-by-oliver-caviglioli/1-3-2-to-try-in-class.md) - 1.4 Slides - [1.4.1 Slides](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/teacher-cpd/cpd-dual-coding-by-oliver-caviglioli/1-4-1-slides.md) - [1.4.2 To Try in Class](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/teacher-cpd/cpd-dual-coding-by-oliver-caviglioli/1-4-2-to-try-in-class.md) - 1.5 Documents - [1.5.1 Documents](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/teacher-cpd/cpd-dual-coding-by-oliver-caviglioli/1-5-1-documents.md) - [1.5.2 To Try in Class](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/teacher-cpd/cpd-dual-coding-by-oliver-caviglioli/1-5-2-to-try-in-class.md) - 1.6 Displays - [1.6.1 Displays](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/teacher-cpd/cpd-dual-coding-by-oliver-caviglioli/1-6-1-displays.md) - [1.6.2 To Try in Class](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/teacher-cpd/cpd-dual-coding-by-oliver-caviglioli/1-6-2-to-try-in-class.md)