Project Design Journal (PDJ) – Part 1: The Interface
LEARNING TARGETS:
» I can use computer graphic tools and design processes to help me develop, new original ideas.
» I can create a blog using Blogger.com to communicate my project ideas and to act as a Design Folder
» I can completely customize a blog for aesthetics, organization, & smooth navigation
» I can create a custom organization system with smooth navigation using “labels” & “Pages" » I understand the responsibilities and ethics associated with publishing to the internet
» I can create a blog using Blogger.com to communicate my project ideas and to act as a Design Folder
» I can completely customize a blog for aesthetics, organization, & smooth navigation
» I can create a custom organization system with smooth navigation using “labels” & “Pages" » I understand the responsibilities and ethics associated with publishing to the internet
EXPECTATIONS:
» Create a blog using blogger.com to be used as a “Design Folder”.
» Create a clear organizational system using labels.
» Use the following menu labels: INVESTIGATE, INVESTIGATION JOURNAL, DESIGN, PLAN, CREATE, EVALUATE and FINAL PROJECT.
» Use the following post labels: Investigate, Investigation Journal, Design, Plan, Create, Evaluate, and Final Project.
» Create a dynamic Table of Contents.
» Create an interactive Checklist.
» Create a new “test” post for each label.
» Remove the “About Me Gadget”
» Remove the “Blog Archive”
» Turn off the Navigation Bar or Navbar
» Create a custom header image that reflects your project theme
» Assign every post an appropriate label.
» Create a clear organizational system using labels.
» Use the following menu labels: INVESTIGATE, INVESTIGATION JOURNAL, DESIGN, PLAN, CREATE, EVALUATE and FINAL PROJECT.
» Use the following post labels: Investigate, Investigation Journal, Design, Plan, Create, Evaluate, and Final Project.
» Create a dynamic Table of Contents.
» Create an interactive Checklist.
» Create a new “test” post for each label.
» Remove the “About Me Gadget”
» Remove the “Blog Archive”
» Turn off the Navigation Bar or Navbar
» Create a custom header image that reflects your project theme
» Assign every post an appropriate label.
Design Folder - Project Design Journal (PDJ)
The design folder is a compulsory component of MYP technology. As students progress through the different stages of the design cycle, they are constantly experimenting with ideas, researching topics, compiling sources, brainstorming issues, sketching possible solutions, making changes, rejecting proposals and critically evaluating their work. All relevant activities and outcomes should be recorded, and dated, in the design folder.
The design folder is a compilation of evidence that accompanies the final product/solution for a unit of work. Students formally record the results of their research, their various plans and designs and the evaluation of their finished products/solutions in the design folder. The design folder must be clearly divided into: investigate, design, plan, create, evaluate. It must begin with the student’s investigation and end with the evaluation. (The International Baccalaureate®)
Refer to my example: http://mypdesignfolder.blogspot.com/
Project Design Folder Setup Notes:
Requirements:
CREATE: Create a blog through www.Blogger.com using a “simple” template and choose one of the basic initial color scheme. You can always change it later to fit your theme.
DESIGN: Design a header image in Photoshop with the following criteria: 940 pixels wide and about 160 pixels in height. The height should be no larger than 300 pixels.
DESIGN: Apply a color scheme that reflects your project theme. Explore different color schemes that compliment you main header image.
CONFIGURE: Change the following settings to your blog.
- Set blog width to 960. You can do this by selecting Layout > Customize > Adjust Widths.
- Turn off Navbar << Show Me How >>
- Remove the “About Me” gadget
- Remove the “Blog Archive” gadget
- Configure Blog Post Settings << Show Me How >>
- Create a static “Home” page. This sets your “Home Page” or the first page you will see, to an address of your choice. << Show Me How >>
- Make Private? Your Choice??? Change Settings: Settings:Posts and Comments << Show Me How >>
- Remove “Showing posts with label *******, Show all posts” << Show Me How >>
- Remove “Subscribe to: Posts ( Atom )“ << Show Me How >>
CREATE: Add a sidebar gadget containing a table of contents. << Show Me How >>
CREATE: Create a top tab based organizational system for your Design Folder. It must be clearly divided into: Investigate, Investigation Journal, Design, Plan, Create, Evaluate, and Final Project. << Show Me How >>
Create a new “test” post for each label. Give the following Post Titles to each post. Overview, Initial Research, Design, Plan, Create, and Final Project. For each post add the appropriate Label: Overview, Initial Research, Design, Plan, Create, and Final Project.
Use the following format for the linked web address: http://YourBlog.blogspot.com/search/label/Overview
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