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T E C H N O L O G Y 3.23 — Y E A R T E C H F O R I N D E S I G N
Click-N-Go OBJECTIVES STEP 1 | L E A R N Students will use the Click-N-Go tutorial to learn how to use YearTech® Click-N-Go templates to augment small spaces of their Adobe® InDesign® designs.
STEP 2 | P R A C T I C E Students will exhibit understanding of the Click-N-Go templates by creating a spread utilizing three different Click-N-Go modules: »» Have students create a new practice spread in InDesign and to create a spread utilizing three different Click-N-Go modules. »» Have students print or save a copy as the exit ticket.
STEP 3 | U S E Students will utilize the YearTech Click-N-Go feature throughout the creation of the publication.
21ST CENTURY SKILLS Employment in the 21st century requires the ability to learn and use technology appropriately and effectively. Adobe InDesign is an industry-standard software that allows for creative thinking.
COMMON CORE STATE STANDARDS ELA-Literacy.SL.9-12.5, CCRA.SL.5 Make strategic use of digital media to enhance understanding.
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ISTE STANDARDS 1B: Create original works. 2A: Publish, employing a variety of digital environments and media. 6A: Understand and use technology systems. 6B: Select and use applications effectively and productively. 6C: Troubleshoot systems and applications. 6D: Transfer current knowledge to learning of new technologies.
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Click-N-Go Sometimes an entire spread design is not desired, only a simple module is needed. YearTech® provides a great solution. With Click-N-Go, a single (or multiple) element(s) can be chosen to complement the design.
SELECTING CLICK-N-GO MODULES Click-N-Go are small templates for specific areas on a spread like headlines, scoreboards and more. They are ready to go as-is but can also be adjusted for a custom look and feel. 1. Select Click-N-Go from the YearTech toolbar.
With over 200 different designs, Click-N-Go is a great way to alter the design on the page.
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2. The contents of this library can also be found in the Jostens Page Surfer book in the Yearbook Kit. 3. Headlines, photo presentations, quote boxes and scoreboards are grouped by category in the library. 4. To use any of these elements, simply drag and drop them onto the page.
Ungrouping Click-N-Go elements allows for further alterations, especially if the placement overlaps existing elements on the page like in the example above.
HELPFUL HINTS
»» Sometimes a Click-N-Go module won’t fit exactly onto a particular
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design. This is easily remedied. Notice that each module is a group of smaller elements, like photos and captions. A group is indicated with a dotted line surrounding it. Ungroup the module by selecting Object » Ungroup. When ungrouped, individual items can be deleted or adjusted.
QUESTIONS? Contact Tech Support at (800) 328-2435.
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TECHNOLOGY 3.23 | T U T O R I A L
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