Graphic Organizer Finding a Graphic Organizer Template in the Resource Library The first step in creating a graphic organizer is to find an example that matches your instruction. Sample graphic organizers can be found in the Resource Library. 1. To access sample graphic organizers, navigate to the side tool strip and select the Resource Library. 2. If the Resource Library is minimized as seen in this example, it can be maximized by selecting the down arrow in the Title area. 3. If the Resource Library is rolled in as seen in this example, it can be rolled out by selecting the right arrow in the Title area. When you open the Resource Library, it will likely not display the same picture as seen in this tutorial. The Resource Library opens to your previously selected location. Changing categories in the Resource Library allows you to view numerous resources that are available in ActivStudio. When selecting a graphic organizer, to use for instruction, start with selecting the appropriate category. Graphic organizers are located in the Shared Flipchart Pages category. 1. To access these samples, from the Resource Library, select Shared Flipchart Pages. 2. In the rolled out area to the right of the Resource Library, select Graphic Organizers. Notice that resources are arranged alphabetically under each sub‐category. Next, scroll through the list of graphic organizers to find one that matches your instruction. 3. Click the organizer you wish to use and it appears on your flipchart. If you double click the organizer it opens in a new window. To fix this, close the new window and single click the organizer from the Resource Library. 4. To close the Resource Library, click the X in the Title area. Customizing the Graphic Organizer Template You may wish to customize this graphic organizer by adding a title or directions for students. 1. To add a title to this graphic organizer, navigate to the Main Toolbar and select the Text tool. Notice the background color of the Text tool changes to let you know that it is the active tool. Before typing to add text, click anywhere on the page to create text box. 2. A text box and the Text Edit Toolbox are displayed. Make the desired formatting changes from the Text Edit Toolbox before typing. 3. When ready, begin typing. 4. When finished adding text to your page, click the X in the upper right hand corner of the Text Edit Toolbox. ‐1‐ Montgomery County Public Schools, MD Department of Technology Consulting Notice, when you close the Text Edit Toolbox the Text tool turns off and the Marquee Select tool is active. When the Marquee Select tool is active, you can reposition or resize a text box. 5. To reposition or resize a text box, use the Marquee Select tool to select the text. When the text is selected several handles appear. The handles that appear in the corners of the text box adjust the size of the box proportionately. The handles that appear between the corners stretch the text box vertically or horizontally. The handle that resembles a cross hair is used to move objects. ‐2‐ Montgomery County Public Schools, MD Department of Technology Consulting