Gina+DeLisser+Activity+Page


 * Jan. 6. 2008**


 * Created Activity Log


 * Jan. 7. 2008**


 * Added 3 definitions to Glossary- Avatars, Fitts' Law and Readability.


 * Jan. 17. 2008**


 * Created new index page- Technical Resources
 * Placed what was previously added to sandbox index to this new index page as it was more appropriate for its content matter.
 * Ammended my own definitions/ properly cited : (readability, Fitt's Law, Avatar)


 * Jan. 24. 2008**


 * Ammended or added to the following definitions:
 * Affinity diagrams,
 * Cognitive dimensions
 * For the Affinity diagram definition I italized and bolded the heading (Examples of affinity diagrams). In order to provide appropriate hierarchy of information and prevent monotony throughout the page of information. Also I added the following information:


 * An Affinity Diagram is particularly useful:**

• In generating a sizable amount of ideas, concepts or perspectives and groups those components that are naturally related. • Recognizing an identity for each group of concepts. This helps to tie themes together. • When chaos exists. • When working large volumes of ideas with a team of people. • When a breakthrough in ideas is needed. • In fostering creativity. Assembling an affinity diagram is a creative rather than logical process. This promotes good participation as it allows people to play a part in the development process.

"Affinity Diagrams for Excel." BaRan Systems. Feb 2003. 


 * For the Cognitive Dimensions definition I ammended spelling mistake or 'sources'. And highlighted it to obtain better hierarchy of information.
 * I added the following information:

//**Cognitive Dimensions have many advantages:**//


 * they illuminate notions that are vaguely known but unformulated;
 * they encourage a greater level of discourse;
 * they prompt the re-use of ideas in different contexts;
 * they give a good foundation for informed critique;
 * they provide standard examples that become common currency (that which is commonly used amongst peers or colleagues)
 * they allow viable inter-relationships of concepts to be appreciated.

"An Introduction to the Cognitive Dimensions Framework." Extended Abstract of Invited talk at MIRA workshop. November 1996 


 * Jan 27. 2008**
 * Final work submitted - problems encountered in loading pdf file. Need to optimize file however this was not working - need to ammend this.
 * Digital video media: "A Powerfu,l Infiltrating means of Communication"


 * Feb 14. 2008**
 * Wrote project 2 focus in media Index II


 * Feb 17. 2008**
 * Added to project 2 focus in media Index II- ideas for layout development
 * Added two links for helpful CSS Reference guides and tutorials to the Technical Resources page
 * http://www.tutorialhero.com/view-13-css_tutorials.php
 * http://www.w3schools.com/default.asp


 * Feb 28. 2008**
 * added class notes. Helpful break down of css notes: positioning, helpful tips, rollover links, using blueprint grid as alignment guide, slicing images to create buttons and all that jazz.
 * added "colour selection tips" link to the technical resources page.


 * March 11. 2008**
 * Added 2 interactive infographic examples ('Connecting the dots" & "The 2007 State of the Union Address") along with explanations to Infographics Examples page.


 * March 13. 2008**
 * Added :Class notes: flash tips (13/3/08) see link to Flash Help


 * April 5. 2008**
 * Uploaded process work for final project "Measuring the Digital Onslaught".