Images and sound

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10 minutes: Core presentation − Why use images and sound files?

30 minutes: Practical options (select ONE). Image basics: Rotate, resize, crop and annotate without buying additional software (ie follow Microsoft® Paint tutorial). Inserting images into Word: Layout options and Order options. Making images interactive (i): Drag and drop using text boxes. Making images interactive (ii): Screen tips. Inserting sounds into Word/PowerPoint®: Including using sound for creativity or accessibility.

 

Outline of workshop:

Why use image files?

 

1. Learning styles

For many learners, clear well annotated images make learning: more interesting more enjoyable easier to assimilate.

Why use image files?

The shape of a nature reserve influences its

effectiveness. Since the edges of the reserve

have a different environment from the main

core area, the shape of the reserve influences

the amount of core area compared to the

amount of edge (ie transitional) habitat.

Elongated shapes have smaller percentages

of core area.

 

Example: Text alone

Why use image files?

The shape of a nature reserve influences its

effectiveness. The edges of the reserve have a

different environment from the core area. The shape

of the

reserve influences

the amount of core

area compared

to the amount

of edge

(ie transitional)

habitat.  

 

 

Example: Text with image

Why use image files?

2. Differentiation

Images can serve the needs of different learners.

For example:

• simple summaries of complex ideas: - mindmap - flow diagrams

• additional pop-up information: - screen tips

• high level interpretative tasks: - to stretch able learners.

Why use image files?

2. Differentiation

Sample file: Purbeck

Why use image files?

3. Inclusion

Images can reduce the need for text. This is important for:

dyslexic learners

deaf learners

ESOL learners

learners with learning difficulties

Visually impaired learners can use magnification software.

Animated images can clarify complex processes.

Why use image files?

3. Inclusion

Sample file: Scaffolds

Why use image files?

3. Inclusion: Sound with images

Sound can make materials:accessible

interesting more usable fun

They can support:• slow or unwilling readers• dyslexic learners

Sound delivered via a computer and headphones cuts out background noise. This is better for learners who are hard of hearing.

Why use image files?

Sound with images

Sample file: Golden CapSample file: Origin of life

Why use image files?

4. Creativity

One picture tells 1,000 words …

… and one image used creatively can be built into 1,000 pictures.

Create new types of resources such as: drag and drop data response pop-up screen tips

animations

Learners can build their own materials/presentations from: image banks the internet simple drawing tools

And you can reuse and repurpose the materials created.

Why use image files?

4. Creativity

Sample file: Molecules Sample file: Manicure

Why use image files?

Workshop options

Practical options – 30 minutes. Select ONE activity according to your confidence level and interest.

Activity Assumes confidence with

Image basics: Rotate, resize, crop and annotate without buying additional software (ie follow Paint tutorial).

Starting a program, browsing to find a file and saving after working on it.

Inserting images into Word: Layout options and Order options.

Preparing images (eg resizing, rotating and cropping).

Making images interactive (i): Drag and drop using text boxes.

Preparing images and changing layout/order.

Making images interactive (ii): Screen tips.

Drawing objects and hyperlinking.

Inserting sounds into Word/PowerPoint. Including using sound for creativity or accessibility.

Varied. The basics are simple, but more advanced suggestions require familiarity with the above skills.

Why use image files?

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