1. Images and sound Finding and adapting resources

2. 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?

3. 1. Learning styles For many learners, clear well annotated images make learning: more interesting more enjoyable easier to assimilate. Why use image files?

4. 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?

5. 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?

6. 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?

7. 2. Differentiation Sample file: Purbeck Why use image files?

8. 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?

9. 3. Inclusion Sample file: ScaffoldsScaffolds Why use image files?

10. 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?

11. Sound with images Sample file: Golden CapGolden CapSample file: Origin of lifeOrigin of life Why use image files?

12. 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?

13. 4. Creativity Sample file: MoleculesMoleculesSample file: ManicureManicure Why use image files?

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