The purpose of the Gradual Release Method is to shift the learning from the instructor to the student.  Originally instructors taught everything from beginning to end.  Gradual release allows for the instructor to give examples and demonstrations.  When done correctly, the instructor becomes the facilitator and the students help one another as they learn together.

The top image represents the final poster and the bottom image represents the draft.  The draft was created using a free online service named, Piktochart.  The final poster was created with the use of Adobe Photoshop (image edits) and Adobe Illustrator (layout).