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Desktop Publishing
 
During this workshop, participants will learn
  • basic vocabulary
  • elements of design
  • desktop publishing using MS Publisher

Vocabulary
 
Aspect ratio: The width-to-height ratio of image
 
Best fit:  Publisher automatically increases or decreases the size of the type in the text box to fill the text box
 
Kerning: Space between letters in a word
 
Layout: Design of the publication
 
Leading: Space between lines (single space,  double space, etc.)
 
White Space:  Empty space in the document where there is no text or graphic.
 
Zoom: Increase or decrease the degree of magnifications of the text or graphics.  Zoom feature is located on the Standard toolbar.

Tutorials and Related Sites
 
Publisher: A Practical Guide for Teachers: This site has step-by-step tutorials that you can use for classroom project ideas and to assist you with professional tasks.  Don't miss the Innovative Teacher link (see right-hand sidebar) which will take to lesson plans!
 
Chalk Soft By Teachers for Teachers -- Publisher:  This tutorial uses a sidebar table of contents which makes it easy to access the particular feature you want.
 
Uploading Publisher Tutorial Map:  Learn to upload your desktop publishing documant to your website.  Post your class newsletter online!  Step-by-step tutorial.

Assignment: Create a brochure and a set of business cards.