Jon White Studio: Great animation & educational treats
October 31, 2008
Jon White is an artist. Not only is he skilled in the ways of character animation, drawing, CSS and HTML, he also knows a thing or two about education. From his bio:
But beyond everything else, what gets my blood pumping are the lightbulb moments. The episodes of clarity, of understanding, and of fun when new ideas and concepts get made real.
White’s site has a bundle of fun videos and interactive segments designed to make learning fun, especially when it comes to understanding our political system. In the first video he presents on the page, White shows how the 1968 Presidential election played out by using caricatures of the candidates to illustrate how topsy-turvy the race actually was. The animation is fun and presents the information in a way that allows users to digest and retain the information.
Not all of White’s creations are entirely educational in the traditional sense of the word, but his creativity and use of time lines and interactive flash elements make for a lot of fun for teachers and students alike. The page is really a chance for White to show off his skills, but honestly, I’m impressed. I wish more web designers would take education more seriously, and Mr. White can serve as a role model. You can also subscribe to Jon’s RSS Feed to find out what he’s up to. -JEREMY S. GRIFFIN
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