Transcript Transparency Design

Transparency Design
and Utilization
“The Computer as an
Educational Tool:
Productivity and Problem Solving”
©Richard C. Forcier and
Don E. Descy
Advantages
Ease of use
 Abundance of materials
 Manipulability
 Advanced preparation
 Eye contact
 Brightness
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Limitations
Not preprogrammed
 Not self-instructional
 Making transparencies
 Keystone effect
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Creating Transparencies
Direct drawing method
 Electrostatic film process
(xerography)
 Computer
 Commercially prepared
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Direct Drawing Method
Acetate or other plastics
 Pens
 Neat and legible
 Roller attachment
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How to Design
Less than six lines and words
 More illustrations, less text
 Use keywords, headlines
 Make your point clear
 Check and revise
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Tips to Remember
One concept
 Keep it simple
 Controlled pace
 Cover with blank transparency
 Use overlays
 Point with pencil
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