Tinashe Blanchet gave a presentation on creating organized virtual learning spaces. The presentation covered choosing the right tools like Google fonts, Wordpress themes, and online animation tools. It stressed that content should be clear, concise and tailored to the audience. Effective design was presented as key to engaging students and avoiding frustration in online teaching environments. The presentation concluded by emphasizing clear communication and using design elements like fonts, images and organization to enhance learning.

1. teaching in a MESSYclassroom:
the role of design in virtual learning spaces
tinashe blanchet
@mrsblanchetnet
mrsblanchet.net | blanchetblog.net

2. agenda
• 5 min intro
• 15 min slideshow
• 10 min questions & answers

3. about me.

4. math
with a focus on:
• project-based learning
• hands-on activities
• technology
& a lil’ “lagniappe”

5. poll
Do you have:
a) a blog
b) a wiki
c) a Moodle
d) another type of site
e) I do not have a website!

6. would you
work
like this?
img src | http://www.roxannejoffe.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/messydesk.jpg

7. img src | http://theawesomer.com/photos/2009/06/060809_wiki_1.jpg

8. ?

9. what can you
do?
img src | http://rumplo.s3.amazonaws.com/images/tees/0001/6778/16778-0.jpg

10. img src | http://www.tekspertise.com/images/frustrated.gif

11. read text they can
img src | http://www.tekspertise.com/images/frustrated.gif

12. relevant content
img src | http://www.tekspertise.com/images/frustrated.gif

13. clear
organization
img src | http://www.tekspertise.com/images/frustrated.gif

14. huh?

15. 1. content is king.

16. typical
faculty meeting!

17. 2. know your audience.

18. this?

19. or that?

20. 3. be clear.

21. 3. be clear.

22. get
it?

23. 4. learn your tools.

24. 5. less is MORE

27. my s:
• Google fonts
• mnmlist wordpress theme
• goAnimate.com
• newschoollearning Moodle themes
• Instructure Canvas
• tumblr
• Slide:ology
• picnik

28. the end.
tinashe blanchet
@mrsblanchetnet
mrsblanchet.net | blanchetblog.net