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Publishing...

DTP and Beyond

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Why?

Fitness for purposeWhen should you use:

Word-processorPresentation program (eg PowerPoint)Graphics applicationsDTP softwareWeb-design tools

Key Stage 3 FrameworkTheir peers in the UK will have done this

Cross-curricular and extra-curricular linksYearbook

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Microsoft Publisher

Frame-based layoutFrames can contain:

TextImagesWordArt etc...

Frames can be linked to eachother Text/images prepared before being importedSketch ideas for page layout first Discuss ways of drawing attention to the text

Callouts/resource boxes/sidebarsDropped capitals etc...

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Uses for Teachers

WorksheetsMulti-column layoutEasy to re-arrange page elements

Exam papersMove questions as blocks

CertificatesMail merge facility to save time

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Student Projects

Magazines/Newspapers/NewslettersMulticolumn layoutSeveral storiesDigital imagesCould be collaborative

Anthology/CompilationText from several sourcesAdd introduction/commentary/review

Brochures Not just holiday destinations

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Website Design?

Issues with PublisherProblems with animated graphicsText converted to large imagesLack of control over filenames for page elementsDifficult to edit – must keep original documentMay not look good in all browsers

Advantages of PublisherQuick and easy

Alternatives to PublisherWordDreamweaver/FrontPageN-vueContent management systems (CMS)

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Dreamweaver

Why Dreamweaver?Industry standardFrontPage no longer supported

Why Publish on the Web?Reach a wider audienceEnvironmentally friendly

Issues to think aboutCopyright/plagiarism/fair usePersonally identifiable information

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Fireworks

Graphics packageWorks in layers – like PhotoshopIntegrates with DreamweaverSimple image processing tasks

CropResizeRecolour

Can apply graphical effects to imagesGive varied images a common look and feelGive students an idea of 'adding value'

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Web Design Projects

WebquestsCreate a website as the result of a structured web-based investigation

E-booksA collection of resources on a specific topic

Collaborative projectsWorking in teams

In school: CyberFair, Doors to DiplomacyInternationally: Global Virtual Classroom, ThinkQuest