17-+imagetemplate

**__Image Template__**

By Gabriela Marenghi and Roxana Almasia (Group 17).


 * __Main characteristics of a Template__**

A Template is a professionally designed empty document that can be adapted to specific user needs. It is a predetermined structure, layout or format which functions as the basis for creating new documents. This starting point for a new file remains unchangeable because although the new file is saved, the template keeps the original format. This kind of file, stencil, pattern, or mold (shape used to show how to make something)  can be used over and over again without being affected by the use.

There are several kinds of templates s  according to the use of them. A letter´s format, a calendar, a printable colouring picture are **text or image templates**. Files which are used by computer software, tools for generic programming, master pages to produce web pages are **computer science and informational technological templates**. If a template is used as a die or a mold to cut and shape a product it is a **manufacturing template**. A strand of DNA or RNA are **molecular genetics templates.** when a body vehicule adheres to specifications in a car racing it is called a template; this and other kind of templates are called **miscellaneous templates**.  An image or text template can be used as a basic format to create :   Children’s language development is enriched by being exposed to it. Environmental print in the classroom helps students, children, become literate (to be able to read, write and the construct of the meaning). <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; msoansilanguage: EN-GB;">One of the strategies for second language development is to create a positive classroom environment, and Templates can be very helpful tools. Children can learn and reinforce a foreign language from a text in an image template. Research suggests that images can enhance learning, by illustrating concepts and providing visual memory cues. An image can be used to facilitate learning and teaching.
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"> ** Fonts: ** a productive source (a book as source for example).
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">** Bullets: ** in printing: a heavy dot for marking paragraphs or otherwise calling attention to or itemizing particular sections of text, esp. in display advertising. <span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; msoansilanguage: EN-GB;"> <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; msoansilanguage: EN-US;">
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"> ** A colour scheme: ** a planned combination of colors.
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"> ** Background images: ** images  that can be seen behind the main things or people in a picture.
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"> ** Auto shape defaults: ** shapes that  exist or happen if you do not change it intentionally by performing an action.
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"> ** Animation: **  moving pictures.
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"> ** Calendars: **  a printed table showing all the days, weeks and months of the year, events, date s, etc.
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"> ** Agendas: ** a list of aims or possible future achievements.
 * <span style="color: #000000; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"> Etc.
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; msoansilanguage: EN-GBmsoansilanguage;">__Teaching and Learning Possibilities of an Image Template:__ **

Image or text templates can be used by teachers in order to create easily didactic educational material or interactive educational material. <span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; msoansilanguage: EN-GB;"> <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; msoansilanguage: EN-GB;">The newest information and communication technologies facilitate our work by letting us create our own material or download it. A template can be created by using Power Point or other similar programmes or by downloading interactive exercises, activities, images or graphics <span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; msoansilanguage: EN-GB;"> <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; msoansilanguage: EN-GB;">from the net.

This has a double benefit for learners: they learn a foreign language by means of fun and attractive material (which helps to keep them motivated and to make learning a memorable experience) while being educated also in the use of these new technological tools.

<span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; msoansilanguage: EN-GB;"><span style="color: #000000; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">Visual elements (illustrations or images) support the children’s understanding. A template can be used to introduce a topic, can be used during the development of it or can be an ending activity (as response to a previous activity). It can be addressed from young kids (kindergarten) to older students (intermediate level or upper). The material can be used through the net (on line interactive exercises); or can be downloaded previously and presented to the kids on sheets of paper, as written exercises to complete, as pictures to colour, etc. <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; msoansilanguage: EN-GB;">The links that appear below are examples of <span style="color: #000000; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; msoansilanguage: EN-GBmsoAnsiLanguage;">very useful templates that we can use to work with our students. There we can find images, that can be used as Wallpapers (for the room), Drawings for colouring, Drawings for building crafts, Printable Exercises, Build Printable Books, etc. The themes are varied and could range from <span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; msoansilanguage: EN-GBmsoAnsiLanguage;"> <span style="color: #000000; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; msoansilanguage: EN-GBmsoAnsiLanguage;">Animals, The Weather, The Alphabet, The Numbers, The Colours, The Bible, The Seasons, to The Family, etc.

Examples <span style="color: #000000; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">of wallpaper <span style="color: #000000; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; msoansilanguage: EN-GBmsoAnsiLanguage;">: **The Skeleton, The Weather, The Digestive System** and a **Bedtime Chart**. <span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; msoansilanguage: EN-GBmsoAnsiLanguage;">

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 * Links** __

[|**www.dltk-kids.com**] **and** [|**www.dltk-teach.com**] <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Features: specially for children. It provides a variety of fun, printable, children`s craft, mini books, colouring pages and more including projects for holidays, educationale themes and some of our children favourite cartoon characters. This kind of material, or activities, can be printed but cannot be downloaded. You can print them in colours or in white and black.
 * DLTK´s Sities Growing Together. About DLTK´s Crafts for Kids.**
 * DLTK´s Growing Together. DLTK´s Crafts for Kids. Eductional Activities for Children.**

[|www.suelebeau.com] <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Features: It is a resource for teachers, students and curious adults. This page is a source of educational resources (several links). From it, you can surf trough the net to a new page according to the theme chose in the main page (suelebeau).<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">
 * Dr.LeBeau´s Home Page. A resource for Teacher, Students and Curious Aduts.**

[|www.english-hilfen.de/en/index.htm] Features: You can learn vocabulary, grammar and basic English rules through on line exercises or games. From this page, you can surf trough the net to a new page according to the theme chose in the main page.
 * Learning English on Line**

[|www.office-microsoft.com/en-us/templates/default.aspx] Features: You can get templates of calendars, invitations, agendas, letters, presentations, labels, etc.
 * Templates. And Browne Templates**

[|www.graphics.imagetemplate.net/magazines] Features: You can make your own cover of magazines, calendars by uploading a photo and adding a text.
 * Fake Magazine Cover**