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In this course, we do not expect you to become a superior graphic designer or an advanced user of graphic design software. However, being able to generate simple diagrams is a valuable skill when producing teaching resources, and knowing how to include SVG graphics will add visual value to your creations, while also saving you time.

Choosing a learning approach
If you need to develop these introductory graphic skills, there are two ways to do this:


 * 1) Learn and practise these skills before you start the learning challenge, or
 * 2) Use a 'learn-by-doing' approach, learning the specific skills as you need them to complete the challenge

If you are worried about having enough time to develop these skills, don't worry! The course materials will remain open for you to study at your own pace. The time you spend now is an investment in your future in becoming a more proficient educator in a digital age.

Learning offline
If you don't have regular access to an internet connection, we recommend that you practise these skills offline.


 * 1) Make sure that you have a copy of LibreOffice installed on you computer. You will use the LibreOffice Draw component to practise these skills offline
 * 2) If you haven't already downloaded a free copy of the LibreOffice Startup Manual (PDF - 18MB), now is a good time to do so (see details below). Using the Pre-knowledge requirements above, search for the relevant sections in Chapter 7 of the manual and practise these skills.

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Learning online
There are a lot of online resources available to help you use LibreOffice Draw, but this will require an internet connection while you are studying. We provide recommended links which cover the relevant Pre-knowledge skills below.