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.