Critical Friend Review of Capstone Project LogosDearborn Site:
When I first looked at the Dearborn logo, I wanted to know more about the project. I liked the diver and the calm colors - my initial impression of the site was that I would be encouraged to dive right into using technology with my students. When I read the text below the logo, it used the words early literacy so I assumed it was for primary students - most likely because I teach middle grades/upper elementary. After perusing the site further, I discovered the audience for the site would be other elementary teachers and perhaps middle school teachers as well. The site contained a wealth of information on engaging students through the use of technology and most specifically improving reading engagement with student blogging, which, by the way, is what my project is about. I found it to be very effective and full of lessons from everything from digital citizenship, how to set up blogging in the classroom, student testimonials and more. After reviewing the site, I do think the logo related well to the content. Gottfried Site: My first impression of the Gottfried logo was positive - again, another student blogging site and because of my passion for student blogging, I wanted to know more. The 4 hanging speaking bubbles (teach, learn, connect, inspire) all seemed relevant to what my own observations with the benefits of blogging in (and out of) the classroom and because of the font I assumed it was for elementary aged students. I did however, want to readjust those bubbles to make them fit inside the overall box as well as be spaced more evenly within the box but that is just my own need for balance distracting me. After perusing the site further, I discovered the audience was high school teachers and possibly high school students. There was a lot of information on the benefits of blogging in terms of a collection or portfolio of student work to show when applying to colleges and to future employers. I found the site to be effective for the audience and the logo related to the content well. Vale Site: I was drawn to the logo on the Vale site both because it was visually appealing with the colors and white space but also because of the wording below it - Classroom Community and Better Together. My assumption was that this site would contain information on building and maintaining a positive community/team feel to the classroom where students collaborate and support one another. Upon further perusing the site, I discovered the audience was primarily elementary school teachers and that my initial impressions were accurate. I found the site and logo to be very effective and the logo related very well to the site.
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