EDLD5366

=__EDLD 5366: Assignment 1.3 - Investigate Ancient Manuscript__=

For our first assignment in EDLD 5366, we were introduced to the four basic design principals known as C.R.A.P. The principals are contrast, repetition, alignment, and proximity. As part of this assignment, I chose to investigate //Baybars' magnificent Qur'an//. My first impression of this manuscript was the beautiful colors that were a direct contrast to the cream background. This contrast of colors is carried out throughout the book. A medallion in the shape of a pear is used repetitively to mark each 5th and 10th verse. Each page is aligned with its facing page, having the same right and left margins, and also the same number of lines. Proximity is represented by having the same information grouped together, such as the verses and titles. Some techniques that were used to help us understand the importance of this manuscript include the use of the gold calligraphic script, use of beautiful geometric patterns, and having six lines of text instead of the usual five in other qur'ans.

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=__EDLD 5366: Assignment 5 - Course Reflections__=

I truly enjoyed the assignments and discussions for the Digital Graphics and Web Design course. When first looking at the assignments at the beginning of the course, I realized that I would be working with several unfamiliar programs. But, as each week approached, I challenged myself to move outside my comfort zone and learn something new and exciting. As I began working with my group to create a website, I thought I had a pretty good idea of how to create a website. But, I had not created a website in collaboration with colleagues and also applying the C.R.A.P principles. After completing the website, I now feel confident that I can use the knowledge gained and implement these programs and principles into my classroom assignments. “Integration of multimedia into instruction can help to reduce curriculum barriers and improve learning for all students.” (Multimedia applications, pg. 1) My strategy in completing the assignment primarily involved time management. I needed to make sure I had enough time to learn the new information first, and then take that information and use it when working on the assignment. Information found in //Understanding Multimedia Learning// tells us that //“//Our ability to process information is a multi-step process that involves the perception, attention, selection, organization and integration of information. (Understanding Multimedia Learning, 2008, pg. 2) The end result was very different from what I had first envisioned, just due to the information I learned while working on the project. In assessing my performance, I made sure that I had followed the guidelines of the rubric, and that I had put 100 percent effort into my assignment. Discussion board posts and web conferences helped to increase my interest in the topic and enhanced our end result. Our Google document was a great way for us to work together, collaborate, and share ideas. As a lifelong learner, this course helped solidify the fact that I am capable of learning new technology, and I actually enjoy the learning process. Collaborating with my colleagues not only increases my understanding of the subject, but increases my confidence level as well. I look forward to group collaboration on future assignments. This course has helped to motivate me to seek opportunities, in order to use the new information and experience I have gained. “Students should be provided with opportunities to integrate what they have learned with their everyday life.” (Understanding Multimedia Learning, 2008, pg. 10) There are so many ways to implement websites in a classroom. In my third grade classroom, I would use websites to encourage group participation and collaboration. An example would be an Invention Project. Groups of students would work together and create a website that gave information about a particular invention. The website could incorporate several multimedia features, such as animation, movies, graphs and charts.

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Multimedia applications for the classroom.(n.d). Retrieved on February 21, 2012 from [|http://www.cited.org/output_pages/printDefault.aspx?page_id=106__]. Understanding Multimedia Learning: Integrating multimedia in the K-12 classroom. (2008, September). Retrieved on February 21, 2012 from __http://www.brainpop.com __ __/new_common_images/files/76/76426_BrainPOP_White_Paper-20090426.pdf.__