Reading Writing and Design

In today's secondary schools computer technology is a frequently used tool that has saturated the learning environment. This technology is pressing students to design class projects like posters and screen presentations assigned by their teachers. Ms. Herrell a seasoned designer and practitioner of the DesignAide method addresses the importance of learning how to use graphic design as a positive influence on all aspects of the curriculum. Within these pages a careful evaluation of common classroom projects exposes the deficiencies present when students design. Furthermore teacher and student interviews reveal how these projects are executed.