My Take
The graphics are bright and capturing. There are so many different avenues to explore through this site. It's fun for students!
How I Use It
This is a collaborative and creative website full of fun resources and information. I would use this for art classes in which students are thinking about a future in design. The site gives an inside look and experience on what different design is all about!
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Julie G.
Teacher
Rio Vista High School
Rio Vista, CA
June 26, 2016
Great concept for engaging students in design
I love the concept of this website combining historic lessons with biographies of designer and project ideas. What's here is fantastic information! My only critique is that it's lacking in overall content. I hope to see more than one page per design sub-topic in the future.
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Danielle W.
Children's Librarian- Queens Library @ Long Island City Community Library
March 30, 2016
Creative Designing with Technology Tools
Students have the ability to work independently and choose from a variety of design projects, from Film and Theater to Animation, each project studio is design with a toolbox endorsing different options and tools for the student to use. This workshop was used in a career path workshop where students interested in design were able to review the different technology based tools and resources used for that occupation.
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Susan M.
Blended Learning Coach
Liberty Public School District 53
Liberty, MO
February 14, 2015
DIY learning site focused on design thinking and exploring careers in the field of design such as graphics, animation, and architecture.
This is a great teaching tool in conjunction with other content. It provides students an opportunity to be creative, to explore, and to try in a safe and interesting platform. It also provides a host of other resources for students to explore and learn about design. I see this more as something to use as an extension or even a support at home, which can encourage learning anytime/anywhere.
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