rethinking handouts for library instruction sessions: they’re not as bad as you’ve been told...
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Rethinking handouts for Rethinking handouts for library instruction sessions:library instruction sessions:
They’re not as bad They’re not as bad as you’ve been toldas you’ve been told
John HickokJohn HickokInstruction/Outreach LibrarianInstruction/Outreach Librarian
CSU FullertonCSU Fullertonhttp://users.library.fullerton.edu/jhickok/conferences.htmhttp://users.library.fullerton.edu/jhickok/conferences.htm
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Today’s presentationToday’s presentation
1.1. Why handouts have a bad rap Why handouts have a bad rap 7min.7min.
2.2. A rebuttal to the bad rap A rebuttal to the bad rap 7min.7min.
3.3. are tools for active-learning are tools for active-learning 10min.10min.
4.4. can be green-friendly! can be green-friendly! 10min.10min.
5.5. have advantages over e-guides have advantages over e-guides 10min.10min.
6.6. Effective design principles Effective design principles 10min.10min.
7.7. Q&A Q&A 5min.5min.
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Learning objectivesLearning objectives
1.1. IdentifyIdentify why handouts have a bad rap why handouts have a bad rap
2.2. IdentifyIdentify rebuttals to these bad raps rebuttals to these bad raps
3.3. ExplainExplain how handouts help in active-learning how handouts help in active-learning
4.4. ListList ways handouts can be green-friendly! ways handouts can be green-friendly!
5.5. StateState an advantage handouts have over e-guides an advantage handouts have over e-guides
6.6. RecognizeRecognize effective design principles effective design principles
Participants will be able to…
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1. Why handouts have a bad rap1. Why handouts have a bad rap
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1. Why handouts have a bad rap1. Why handouts have a bad rap
A.A. Considered old fashionedConsidered old fashioned
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1. Why handouts have a bad rap1. Why handouts have a bad rap
A.A. Considered old fashionedConsidered old fashioned
1980s/90s: catalogs & databases were not graphical and required complicated text strings to search…so explanation sheets were needed
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1. Why handouts have a bad rap1. Why handouts have a bad rap
A.A. Considered old fashionedConsidered old fashioned
1980s/90s: catalogs & databases were not graphical and required complicated text strings to search…so explanation sheets were needed
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1. Why handouts have a bad rap1. Why handouts have a bad rap
A.A. Considered old fashionedConsidered old fashioned
1980s/90s: catalogs & databases were not graphical and required complicated text strings to search…so explanation sheets were needed
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1. Why handouts have a bad rap1. Why handouts have a bad rap
A.A. Considered old fashionedConsidered old fashioned
1980s/90s: catalogs & databases were not graphical and required complicated text strings to search…so explanation sheets were needed
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1. Why handouts have a bad rap1. Why handouts have a bad rap
B.B. Not green-friendlyNot green-friendly
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1. Why handouts have a bad rap1. Why handouts have a bad rap
B.B. Not green-friendlyNot green-friendly
Today, “paperless”, “save the trees”, “eco-friendly” is the call. Printing is seen as wasteful.
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1. Why handouts have a bad rap1. Why handouts have a bad rap
B.B. Not green-friendlyNot green-friendly
Today, “paperless”, “save the trees”, “eco-friendly” is the call. Printing is seen as wasteful.
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1. Why handouts have a bad rap1. Why handouts have a bad rap
B.B. Not green-friendlyNot green-friendly
Today, “paperless”, “save the trees”, “eco-friendly” is the call. Printing is seen as wasteful.
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1. Why handouts have a bad rap1. Why handouts have a bad rap
B.B. Not green-friendlyNot green-friendly
Today, “paperless”, “save the trees”, “eco-friendly” is the call. Printing is seen as wasteful.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=refJmQhLvBs
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1. Why handouts have a bad rap1. Why handouts have a bad rap
C.C. No longer needed due to e-guidesNo longer needed due to e-guides
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1. Why handouts have a bad rap1. Why handouts have a bad rap
C.C. No longer needed due to e-guidesNo longer needed due to e-guides
Academic libraries everywhere now have former handouts on their websites as e-guides
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1. Why handouts have a bad rap1. Why handouts have a bad rap
C.C. No longer needed due to e-guidesNo longer needed due to e-guides
Academic libraries everywhere now have former handouts on their websites as e-guides
CSU Fullerton
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1. Why handouts have a bad rap1. Why handouts have a bad rap
C.C. No longer needed due to e-guidesNo longer needed due to e-guides
Academic libraries everywhere now have former handouts on their websites as e-guides
Pasadena City College
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1. Why handouts have a bad rap1. Why handouts have a bad rap
C.C. No longer needed due to e-guidesNo longer needed due to e-guides
Academic libraries everywhere now have former handouts on their websites as e-guides
UCI
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2. A rebuttal to the bad rap2. A rebuttal to the bad rap
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2. A rebuttal to the bad rap2. A rebuttal to the bad rap
A.A. Old fashionedOld fashioned
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2. A rebuttal to the bad rap2. A rebuttal to the bad rap
A.A. Old fashionedOld fashioned
Yes, newer catalogs/databases are more graphical & user-friendly….but GUI-ier interfaces do not automatically ensure adequate Info. Literacy.
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2. A rebuttal to the bad rap2. A rebuttal to the bad rap
A.A. Old fashionedOld fashioned
Yes, newer catalogs/databases are more graphical & user-friendly….but GUI-ier interfaces do not automatically ensure adequate Info. Literacy.
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2. A rebuttal to the bad rap2. A rebuttal to the bad rap
A.A. Old fashionedOld fashioned
Yes, newer catalogs/databases are more graphical & user-friendly….but GUI-ier interfaces do not automatically ensure adequate Info. Literacy.
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2. A rebuttal to the bad rap2. A rebuttal to the bad rap
B.B. Not green-friendlyNot green-friendly
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2. A rebuttal to the bad rap2. A rebuttal to the bad rap
B.B. Not green-friendlyNot green-friendly
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2. A rebuttal to the bad rap2. A rebuttal to the bad rap
B.B. Not green-friendlyNot green-friendly
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2. A rebuttal to the bad rap2. A rebuttal to the bad rap
B.B. Not green-friendlyNot green-friendly
Responsiblesustainable use
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2. A rebuttal to the bad rap2. A rebuttal to the bad rap
C.C. No longer needed, due to e-guidesNo longer needed, due to e-guides
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2. A rebuttal to the bad rap2. A rebuttal to the bad rap
C.C. No longer needed, due to e-guidesNo longer needed, due to e-guides
While e-guides are great, they put all the responsibility of understanding/deciphering solely on the student…without live, human explanation.
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2. A rebuttal to the bad rap2. A rebuttal to the bad rap
C.C. No longer needed, due to e-guidesNo longer needed, due to e-guides
While e-guides are great, they put all the responsibility of understanding/deciphering solely on the student…without live, human explanation.
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2. A rebuttal to the bad rap2. A rebuttal to the bad rap
C.C. No longer needed, due to e-guidesNo longer needed, due to e-guides
While e-guides are great, they put all the responsibility of understanding/deciphering solely on the student…without live, human explanation.
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2. A rebuttal to the bad rap2. A rebuttal to the bad rap
C.C. No longer needed, due to e-guidesNo longer needed, due to e-guides
While e-guides are great, they put all the responsibility of understanding/deciphering solely on the student…without live, human explanation.
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2. A rebuttal to the bad rap2. A rebuttal to the bad rap
C.C. No longer needed, due to e-guidesNo longer needed, due to e-guides
While e-guides are great, they put all the responsibility of understanding/deciphering solely on the student…without live, human explanation.
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2. A rebuttal to the bad rap2. A rebuttal to the bad rap
C.C. No longer needed, due to e-guidesNo longer needed, due to e-guides
While e-guides are great, they put all the responsibility of understanding/deciphering solely on the student…without live, human explanation.
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3. are tools for active learning3. are tools for active learning
Handouts provide a means for hands-on Handouts provide a means for hands-on participatory, experiential learningparticipatory, experiential learning
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3. are tools for active learning3. are tools for active learning
Handouts provide a means for hands-on Handouts provide a means for hands-on participatory, experiential learningparticipatory, experiential learning
Lev Vygotsky (1896-1934)Psychologist
Students learn most effectively experientially—interacting in their learning environment.
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3. are tools for active learning3. are tools for active learning
Handouts provide a means for hands-on Handouts provide a means for hands-on participatory, experiential learningparticipatory, experiential learning
Jean Piaget (1896-1980)Psychologist
Students learn best in interactive environments, and draw from others’ influence/guidance.
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3. are tools for active learning3. are tools for active learning
Handouts provide a means for hands-on Handouts provide a means for hands-on participatory, experiential learningparticipatory, experiential learning
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3. are tools for active learning3. are tools for active learning
Handouts provide a means for hands-on Handouts provide a means for hands-on participatory, experiential learningparticipatory, experiential learning
• Too Textual
• No visuals
• No invitation to participate
• Aesthetically: boring
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3. are tools for active learning3. are tools for active learning
Handouts provide a means for hands-on Handouts provide a means for hands-on participatory, experiential learningparticipatory, experiential learning
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3. are tools for active learning3. are tools for active learning
Handouts provide a means for hands-on Handouts provide a means for hands-on participatory, experiential learningparticipatory, experiential learning
• Text, but paced
• Screenshot visuals
• Invited participation box
• Aesthetically: bullets, graphics
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3. are tools for active learning3. are tools for active learning
Another example: handout invoking experiential Another example: handout invoking experiential learning among international students.learning among international students.
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3. are tools for active learning3. are tools for active learning
Another example: handout invoking experiential Another example: handout invoking experiential learning among international students.learning among international students.
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4. can be green-friendly4. can be green-friendly
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4. can be green-friendly4. can be green-friendly
Let’s start with examples of abuse that give Let’s start with examples of abuse that give handouts a bad name:handouts a bad name:
Little/no content usingLittle/no content usingan entire pagean entire page
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4. can be green-friendly4. can be green-friendly
Let’s start with examples of abuse that give Let’s start with examples of abuse that give handouts a bad name:handouts a bad name:
Little/no content usingLittle/no content usingan entire pagean entire page
Only using one sideOnly using one side
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4. can be green-friendly4. can be green-friendly
Let’s start with examples of abuse that give Let’s start with examples of abuse that give handouts a bad name:handouts a bad name:
Little/no content usingLittle/no content usingan entire pagean entire page
Only using one sideOnly using one side A hanging paragraph A hanging paragraph
taking an entire pagetaking an entire page
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4. can be green-friendly4. can be green-friendly
Let’s start with examples of abuse that give Let’s start with examples of abuse that give handouts a bad name:handouts a bad name:
Little/no content usingLittle/no content usingan entire pagean entire page
Only using one sideOnly using one side A hanging paragraph A hanging paragraph
taking an entire pagetaking an entire page Giving out nearly fullGiving out nearly full
course-pack as a handoutcourse-pack as a handout
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4. can be green-friendly4. can be green-friendly
Let’s start with examples of abuse that give Let’s start with examples of abuse that give handouts a bad name:handouts a bad name:
Little/no content usingLittle/no content usingan entire pagean entire page
Only using one sideOnly using one side A hanging paragraph A hanging paragraph
taking an entire pagetaking an entire page Giving out nearly fullGiving out nearly full
course-pack as a handoutcourse-pack as a handout Libraries using 0% Libraries using 0%
recycled paperrecycled paper
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4. can be green-friendly4. can be green-friendlyWork with your library Work with your library
or university’s purchasingor university’s purchasing
officers to investigate officers to investigate
100% recycled paper.100% recycled paper.
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4. can be green-friendly4. can be green-friendlyWork with your library Work with your library
or university’s purchasingor university’s purchasing
officers to investigate officers to investigate
100% recycled paper.100% recycled paper.
Yes, it is more expensive,Yes, it is more expensive,
but there are strategies youbut there are strategies you
can take:can take: 100% just for instruction100% just for instruction Consortium bulk buyingConsortium bulk buying Searching 100% vendorsSearching 100% vendors
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4. can be green-friendly4. can be green-friendly
www.conservatree.org lists 100% paper products and vendors
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4. can be green-friendly4. can be green-friendly
And the best way to employ handouts and be And the best way to employ handouts and be green: post your handout on your homepage, green: post your handout on your homepage, LIVE, as you teach, and offer students with mobile LIVE, as you teach, and offer students with mobile devices the option of using the e-handout instead devices the option of using the e-handout instead
Poll the class before running the copiesPoll the class before running the copies Post the handout as a write-on-able documentPost the handout as a write-on-able document
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5. have adv’s. over e-guides5. have adv’s. over e-guides
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5. have adv’s. over e-guides5. have adv’s. over e-guides
Yes, e-guides are wonderful. They provide Yes, e-guides are wonderful. They provide unparalleled access to instructions & information! unparalleled access to instructions & information!
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5. have adv’s. over e-guides5. have adv’s. over e-guides
Yes, e-guides are wonderful. They provide Yes, e-guides are wonderful. They provide unparalleled access to instructions & information! unparalleled access to instructions & information! But… they have drawbacks.But… they have drawbacks.
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5. have adv’s. over e-guides5. have adv’s. over e-guides
Yes, e-guides are wonderful. They provide Yes, e-guides are wonderful. They provide unparalleled access to instructions & information! unparalleled access to instructions & information! But… they have drawbacks.But… they have drawbacks.
Many times they are general guides, not specific to Many times they are general guides, not specific to a students exact assignment or needsa students exact assignment or needs
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5. have adv’s. over e-guides5. have adv’s. over e-guides
Yes, e-guides are wonderful. They provide Yes, e-guides are wonderful. They provide unparalleled access to instructions & information! unparalleled access to instructions & information! But… they have drawbacks.But… they have drawbacks.
Many times they are general guides, not specific to Many times they are general guides, not specific to a students exact assignment or needsa students exact assignment or needs
Even if the e-guide is course-specific, it is Even if the e-guide is course-specific, it is accessed without human interaction, so all the accessed without human interaction, so all the burden of deciphering falls on the studentburden of deciphering falls on the student
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5. have adv’s. over e-guides5. have adv’s. over e-guides
Yes, e-guides are wonderful. They provide Yes, e-guides are wonderful. They provide unparalleled access to instructions & information! unparalleled access to instructions & information! But… they have drawbacks.But… they have drawbacks.
Many times they are general guides, not specific to Many times they are general guides, not specific to a students exact assignment or needsa students exact assignment or needs
Even if the e-guide is course-specific, it is Even if the e-guide is course-specific, it is accessed without human interaction, so all the accessed without human interaction, so all the burden of deciphering falls on the studentburden of deciphering falls on the student
They are frequently heavily textual and just They are frequently heavily textual and just “content dissemination”, not participatory“content dissemination”, not participatory
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5. have adv’s. over e-guides5. have adv’s. over e-guides
CSUFCSUF
Class-Class-specific specific
E-guidesE-guides
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5. have adv’s. over e-guides5. have adv’s. over e-guides
Comm353Comm353
e-guidee-guide
(by John (by John
Hickok)Hickok)
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5. have adv’s. over e-guides5. have adv’s. over e-guides
Yes, has Yes, has some good some good elements elements
(graphical, (graphical, etc.)etc.)
But….But….
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5. have adv’s. over e-guides5. have adv’s. over e-guides
The in-The in-person person
handout has handout has SOSO many many
more more advantages!advantages!
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5. have adv’s. over e-guides5. have adv’s. over e-guides
Teamwork Teamwork exercises of exercises of
evaluating Ad evaluating Ad websiteswebsites
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5. have adv’s. over e-guides5. have adv’s. over e-guides
Teamwork Teamwork exercises of exercises of
evaluating Ad evaluating Ad websiteswebsites
Step-by-step live Step-by-step live demo’ing of how to demo’ing of how to
dig deep into dig deep into databases for databases for
company brand infocompany brand info
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5. have adv’s. over e-guides5. have adv’s. over e-guides
Teamwork Teamwork exercises of exercises of
evaluating Ad evaluating Ad websiteswebsites
Step-by-step live Step-by-step live demo’ing of how to demo’ing of how to
dig deep into dig deep into databases for databases for
company brand infocompany brand info Prompts to apply Prompts to apply
the steps on the the steps on the handout, by handout, by
searching for new searching for new brandsbrands
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6. Effective Design principles6. Effective Design principles
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6. Effective Design principles6. Effective Design principles
Literature review of “designing handouts for effective learning” yields Literature review of “designing handouts for effective learning” yields works from:works from:
Educators Educators TrainersTrainers Librarians (very little)Librarians (very little)
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6. Effective Design principles6. Effective Design principles
Educators:Educators:
Marla Yoshida (ESL Instructor, UCI Extension)Marla Yoshida (ESL Instructor, UCI Extension)http://yoshidacatesol.pbworks.com/w/file/fetch/38693272/Effective%20handouts%20slideshow.pdfhttp://yoshidacatesol.pbworks.com/w/file/fetch/38693272/Effective%20handouts%20slideshow.pdfhttp://yoshidacatesol.pbworks.com/w/file/fetch/38693257/Effective%20Handouts.PDFhttp://yoshidacatesol.pbworks.com/w/file/fetch/38693257/Effective%20Handouts.PDF
Abbie Brown (Instructional Design Ph.D, formerly CSUF)Abbie Brown (Instructional Design Ph.D, formerly CSUF)http://www.mscare.org/cmsc/images/pdf/document_design_brown.pdfhttp://www.mscare.org/cmsc/images/pdf/document_design_brown.pdf
Mary Bucholz (Linguistics Ph.D, UCBerkeley)Mary Bucholz (Linguistics Ph.D, UCBerkeley)http://www.linguistics.ucsb.edu/faculty/bucholtz/sociocultural/handouttips.htmlhttp://www.linguistics.ucsb.edu/faculty/bucholtz/sociocultural/handouttips.html
U. of Minnesota Ctr. for Teaching & LearningU. of Minnesota Ctr. for Teaching & Learninghttp://www1.umn.edu/ohr/teachlearn/tutorials/powerpoint/handouts/http://www1.umn.edu/ohr/teachlearn/tutorials/powerpoint/handouts/
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6. Effective Design principles6. Effective Design principles
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6. Effective Design principles6. Effective Design principles
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6. Effective Design principles6. Effective Design principles
Trainers:Trainers:
Olivia Mitchell (Professional trainer)Olivia Mitchell (Professional trainer)http://www.speakingaboutpresenting.com/delivery/presentation-handouts/http://www.speakingaboutpresenting.com/delivery/presentation-handouts/
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6. Effective Design principles6. Effective Design principles
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6. Effective Design principles6. Effective Design principles
Librarians:Librarians:
Anna Johnson (Mt.Hood Comm. Coll., Oregon)Anna Johnson (Mt.Hood Comm. Coll., Oregon)http://www.pcc.edu/resources/tlc/cascade/documents/PCCHandouts_handout.pdfhttp://www.pcc.edu/resources/tlc/cascade/documents/PCCHandouts_handout.pdf
U.of Texas Libraries (Librarian tools: creating handouts)U.of Texas Libraries (Librarian tools: creating handouts)http://www.lib.utexas.edu/services/instruction/tips/tt/tt_handout.htmlhttp://www.lib.utexas.edu/services/instruction/tips/tt/tt_handout.html
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6. Effective Design principles6. Effective Design principles
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6. Effective Design principles6. Effective Design principles
Common principles among all of them:Common principles among all of them:
ample white spaceample white space
uniformity (font styles, outline)uniformity (font styles, outline)
use of graphics (screenshots, photos, etc.)use of graphics (screenshots, photos, etc.)
infusing active learning (prompts, tasks)infusing active learning (prompts, tasks)
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6. Q & A6. Q & A
Thank you!Thank you!
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