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Remixed Propaganda Posters

0 Comments Published by Kairosnews - A Weblog for Discussing Rhetoric, Tec March 30th, 2006 in Fun Stuff, Open Content, Visual Rhetoric, Educational Technology, Educational Technology

There’s an interesting link on Boing Boing today to this Photoshopping Contest for remixing WWII propaganda posters. Some of the entries are funny, some profound, some offensive, and others just plain silly. At any rate, it’s grist for viz rhet. I can’t help but think how fun it’d be to give an assignment like this to a class. Only trouble is, I don’t know Photoshop. Hmm…

Use of Motion Graphics in Education

0 Comments Published by Kairosnews - A Weblog for Discussing Rhetoric, Tec November 3rd, 2005 in Kairosnews, Ed-Tech, Higher Education, Visual Rhetoric

I am preparing my Masters Thesis on the use and effectiveness of motion graphics (primarily Flash animation) in the classroom. I am in the preliminary research stage, and working on narrowing my focus. I am leaning toward post-secondary educational uses, but will appreciate any experience or comments received.