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Year 3

Lesson 6 Why desktop publishing?

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In this lesson, learners will explain what desktop publishing means in their own words. They will think about how desktop publishing is used in the wider world and consider the benefits of using desktop publishing applications.

Learning objectives

To consider the benefits of desktop publishing

  • I can identify the uses of desktop publishing in the real world
  • I can say why desktop publishing might be helpful
  • I can compare work made on desktop publishing to work created by hand

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