SEMINARS
Web Portfolio (e-portfolio) Design and Development for
Teachers and Professors
Presented by Prof. John DiMarco
Length: Three Day
Delivery: On-site Seminar
Materials: Course workbook
Audience
This course is for teachers, professors, and administrators from all disciplines and levels who are interested in creating a digital portfolio and posting it to the internet.
Description
This course provides the k-12 or college educator with a creative opportunity to develop a multimedia
based electronic (digital) portfolio that is uploaded and viewable from the World Wide Web (web portfolio).
Instruction includes conceptualization and categorization of assets and artifacts for portfolio development and technology lab tutorials in the use of digital imaging, MS Office, Photoshop, and Dreamweaver to output
to web pages. Software instruction will focus on how to use Adobe Acrobat for .PDF generation, Dreamweaver
for web page development and FTP (file transfer protocol) Adobe Photoshop for graphics, and conversion of
MS Word and MS PowerPoint documents into web assets. Teachers and professors will gain an in-depth understanding of the role of the electronic portfolio in the context of their discipline, career, and lifelong learning process. Every participant finishes the course with a Web Portfolio posted to the Internet.
Objectives and Skills
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
• Understand why the electronic portfolio is an important tool for lifelong learning
and communication.
• Conceptualize and plan an electronic teacher portfolio.
• Evaluate and execute artifact content collection decisions and processes.
• Develop assets and thematic content.
• Use industry standard software packages including Dreamweaver, MS Word, PowerPoint,
and Photoshop for design, content development, and web site authoring.
• Participants will upload a web portfolio to the internet and burn a CD-Rom of their
web portfolio.
Creative Presentation Skills Using Powerpoint
Presented by Prof. John DiMarco
Length: One Day
Delivery: On-site Seminar
Materials: Course workbook
Audience
This seminar is for managers, specialists, sales people, and product marketing/advertising staff
members who want to increase their problem solving ability through creative and critical thinking
techniques using presentations and presentation graphics.
Description
Using information organization and conceptualization techniques, participants learn methods for
developing concepts and establishing images and messages for creative communications.
Providing successful strategies for developing creative communications using PowerPoint, this
course is an insightful examination into understanding how conceptualize and generate documents and
presentations that focus on persuasion and elicit positive action from the audience. Participants work
individually and in groups on simulated creative exercises which require using creative techniques and
developing presenatations.
Objectives and Skills
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
• understand creative concepts and techniques for communication
• build on existing creative skills by performing in-class exercises
• understand and deliver creative paradigms (models)
• identify and use concept mapping and concentric circle methods for thematic connection building
• understand and create presentation charts, diagrams, and graphics
• understand how to use powerPoint effectively
Document Management Workflow's using Adobe Acrobat
Presented by Prof. John DiMarco
Length: One Day
Delivery: On-site Seminar
Materials: Course workbook and CD
Audience
This seminar is for anyone who wants to understand Adobe Acrobat Professional
and the unique document editing, proofing, and collaboration features.
Description
This course provides a foundation for acquiring basic and advanced document editing skills
in Acrobat Professional.
Objectives and Skills
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
• understand PDF workflows
• perform document editing and mark ups
• create PDF presentation documents
• create PDF forms
• output PDF documents
• use document security
• share documents
• embede media in PDF
Basic Graphic Design Skills using MS Powerpoint, MS Word,
and Adobe Photoshop
Presented by Prof. John DiMarco
Length: Two Days
Delivery: On-site Seminar
Materials: Course workbook and CD
Audience
This seminar is for anyone who wants to understand graphic design using MS Word, Powerpoint
and Photoshop together to create better documents.
Description
This course provides a foundation for acquiring basic design basic skills in composition, typography,
layout, and color using Microsoft Powerpoint and Adobe Photoshop. This course will help you design
all your business documents better and help you evaluate the quality of communication and marketing
work. Students will design 3 projects using the software and techniques shown in class.
(Flyer, Brochure, and Presentation)
Objectives and Skills
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
• use technical communication skills
• perform basic design concepts to create documents
• perform document layout techniques using MS word and PowerPoint
• effectively use type, color, and space to create clear, persuasive documents
• use Adobe Photoshop to create and output graphics for print and web documents
• create a well designed presentation
• create a well designed page
Instructional Design for E-Learning
Presented by Prof. John DiMarco
Length: Three Days
Delivery: On-site Seminar
Materials: Course workbook and CD
Audience
This seminar is for instructional designers new to the profession, trainers, training managers,
teachers, professors, and human resource managers and staff.
Description
Professionals in human resources need to understand the tools and technologies used in training
and development. This course provides lecture and hands on learning on how to use instructional design and technology tools to effectively create and deliver e-learning and instructor led training. Also covered
are the essential components to working with subject matter experts, learner profiling, using task
analysis strategies, and working with vendors. Students will develop and deliver a blended learning
solution. Students will complete exercises that show how to write and deliver a blended training
presentation using a variety of media. Students will use Photoshop, Dreamweaver, Word, and PowerPoint.
Objectives and Skills
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
• to build technical communication skills
• introduce instructional design theories and techniques
• provide instruction on e-learning design and development
• provide instruction on instructor led training
• discuss asynchronous and synchronous training challenges
• create a blended learning solution
Train - the- Trainer
Presented by Prof. John DiMarco
Length: Three Days
Delivery: On-site Seminar
Materials: Course workbook and CD
Audience
This seminar is for new trainers, practicing trainers who want a fresh perspective, training managers, teachers, professors, and human resource managers and staff.
Description
In this seminar, training professionals in human resources gain techniques and strategies for
transferring the applied practice of training. Through learning activities and guided discussions,
participants will gain a solid foundation for training trainers and delivering instructor-led training
in any setting delivering any subject matter. Coverage includes technology training techniques as
well as soft skills strategies. Also covered are the essential components to working with subject
matter experts, learner profiling, using task analysis strategies, and working with vendors. Participants
complete the course with a videotape critique of their in class training assignment.
Objectives and Skills
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
• perform task analysis
• perform learner analysis
• identify training gaps
• write valid objectives
• develop instructor led courses
• use lecture and guided discussion techniques
• create project based techniques
• deliver training
• using visual aides in the classroom
• understand the use job aids
• use evaluation and feedback techniques
• measure training effectiveness
Teaching Computer Graphics and Multimedia Applications
Presented by Prof. John DiMarco
Length: Three Days
Delivery: On-site Seminar
Materials: Course workbook
Audience
This seminar is for new technology trainers, practicing trainers who want a fresh perspective on
teaching technology, training managers, teachers, professors, and human resource managers
and staff involved with technology training.
Description
Providing successful strategies for the new to technology teacher, this course is an insightful examination
into understanding and application of teaching multimedia and digital art applications. Information will be
presented on establishing goal oriented lesson plans, developing project curriculum, delivering demonstrations, helping students in the classroom, choosing equipment and software, presentation of student work, and critical evaluation. Presentation techniques, public speaking, critique and feedback are highly incorporated into
the session. A Q & A discussion concludes this course.
Objectives and skills
• participants will gain knowledge of requirements needed to teach digital coursework
• participants learn how to write student-centered objectives
• participants will be instructed to translate teaching fine art projects and pedagogy into the digital medium
• participants Using a variety of software packages, students will learn techniques and then teach them
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teaching sessions are performed in a controlled digital classroom
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Adobe Photoshop, Indesign, Quark Xpress, Adobe Fireworks and Dreamweaver are covered
• individual development and specialization will be discussed and explored
• participants will plan, write, develop and deliver a series of lessons in several digital medias
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SOFTWARE TRAINING
Presented by Prof. John DiMarco
Length: 1, 2, or 3 day training sessions
Delivery: On-site Training
Digital Imaging and Basic Design using Adobe Photoshop
This training course provides a practical exploration through the process of digital imaging and design using Photoshop software. Topics covered include: raster image technology, resolution, layers, alpha channels,
selections, masks, typography, image retouching, cropping/scaling, file formats, file outputs, and clipping paths. The seminar provides hands on exercises and step by step demonstrations that allow you to learn and practice in one training session.
Basic Design for Page Layout using Adobe Indesign and Photoshop
This training course provides a practical exploration through the process of digital page layout using Photoshop
and Indesign software. Topics covered include: page layout, using raster images, style sheets, master pages,
text wraps, typography, prepress, grids & guides, and basic design. The seminar provides hands on exercises
and step by step demonstrations that allow you to learn and practice in one training session.
Web Design using Adobe Dreamweaver and Fireworks
This training course provides a practical exploration through the process of web page and site design using Dreamweaver and Fireworks software. Topics covered include: web design process overview, web page
design tools (tables & AP DIVS), web page layout, navigation and links, behaviors, optimization of graphics,
CSS, integrating motion and video, and uploading files to a server. The seminar provides hands on exercises
and step by step demonstrations that allow you to learn and practice in one training session.
Motion Graphics and Web site Design with Adobe Flash
This training course provides a practical exploration through the process of motion graphics design using
Flash software. Topics covered include: animation & motion graphics process overview, web planning and conceptualization, drawing with Flash, animation with tweens and shapes, creating symbols, video to vectors,
creating animated buttons and text, and basic ActionScript for controlling movies. The seminar provides hands on exercises and step by step demonstrations that allow you to learn and practice in one training session.
Basic Design and Illustration using Adobe Illustrator
This training course provides a practical exploration through the process of illustration and design using Illustrator software. Topics covered include: vector technology, resolution, paint vs. drawing programs, points and paths,
line segments/shapes, repetition abilities, transformations, file formats, outputs, tools, color, typography, and
potential careers in the field. A Q & A discussion concludes this presentation.
TECHNOLOGY PRESENTATIONS
Delivered to k-12 Students, College Students,
or Faculty
Presented by Prof. John DiMarco
Length: 1/2 Day Presentations
Delivery: On-site Presentation
Understanding Digital Design for Print
This presentation provides a visual and verbal exploration through the fascinating process of digital design. The discipline is discussed from the perspective of the print designer who creates logos, brochures, digital art, and all printed pieces. Giving real world examples, critical vocabulary, personal commentary, and precise structure to the subject, John DiMarco will promote a new understanding of digital design for print within your employees, students, and faculty. Topics covered include: page layout, digital imaging, digital illustration, graphic design, computer art, prepress, printing, re-purposing work for the web, applications used and potential careers in the field. A Q & A discussion is included.
Understanding Web Design
This presentation provides a visual and verbal exploration through the web design process. The discipline is discussed from the perspective of the web designer/programmer who creates web sites for training, e-commerce, corporate identity, digital art, entertainment and information purposes. Giving real world examples and demonstration, critical vocabulary, personal commentary, and precise structure to the subject, John DiMarco will promote a new understanding of web design within your faculty, students, and employees. Topics covered include: web design process overview, tools and techniques, wysiwyg vs. html development, graphics formats and tools,
integrating motion/ animation/ multimedia, uploading, hosting, applications/equipment used, and
potential careers in the field. A Q & A discussion is included.
Understanding Digital Video
This presentation provides a visual and verbal exploration through the user accessible world of digital video. The discipline is discussed from the perspective of the digital videographer who creates digital video communications
for training, web experiences, e-books & brochures, digital art, and entertainment. Giving real world examples and demonstration, critical vocabulary, personal commentary, and precise structure to the subject, John DiMarco will promote a new understanding of digital video within your faculty, students, and employees. Topics covered include: explanation of digital video, dv tools and processes, analog vs. non-linear editing, concept development,
storyboarding, audio, dv outputs, applications/equipment used, and potential careers in the field.
A Q & A discussion concludes this presentation.
Understanding Motion Graphics
This presentation provides a visual and verbal exploration through 2d & 3d animation and motion graphics. The discipline is discussed from the perspective of the motion designer who creates motion movies for the web,
television, video, and film. Giving real world examples and demonstration, critical vocabulary, personal commentary, and precise structure to the subject, John DiMarco will promote a new understanding of animation within your
faculty, students, and employees. Topics covered include: animation & motion graphics process overview, tools
and techniques, raster vs.vector, project development, graphics formats and tools, time based design, rendering,
and potential careers in the field. A Q & A discussion is included
Understanding Digital Imaging
This presentation provides a visual and verbal exploration through the technical process of digital imaging. The discipline is discussed from the perspective of the graphic artist and digital designer who uses digital imaging for digital photography, print and screen design, photo correction/manipulation, and digital art & design. Giving real
world examples and demonstration, critical vocabulary, personal commentary, and precise structure to the subject, John DiMarco will promote a new understanding of digital imaging within your faculty, students, and employees.
Topics covered include: raster image technology, resolution, paint vs. drawing programs, pixels, photomontage,
image manipulation, cropping/scaling, file formats, outputs, and potential careers in the field. A Q & A discussion concludes this presentation.
Understanding Digital Illustration
This presentation provides a visual and verbal exploration through the tools, techniques, and processes in digital illustration. The discipline is discussed from the perspective of the illustrator, graphic artist and digital designer
who uses digital illustration for logo design, commercial illustration, icon development, digital fine art art, and
print & web design. Giving real world examples and demonstration, critical vocabulary, personal commentary, and precise structure to the subject, John DiMarco will promote a new understanding of digital illustration within your faculty, students, and employees. Topics covered include: vector technology, resolution, paint vs. drawing programs,
points and paths, line segments/shapes, repetition abilities, transformations, file formats, outputs, tools, color, typography, and potential careers in the field. A Q & A discussion concludes this presentation.
