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* On ''Check It Out'', the logo briefly takes up the whole screen before zooming out to reveal "Under the Direction of" above it, a copyright date below it, and also "Agency for Instructional Television" and it's former address. All of it in white Times New Roman font. It doesn't have an announcer.
* On ''Check It Out'', the logo briefly takes up the whole screen before zooming out to reveal "Under the Direction of" above it, a copyright date below it, and also "Agency for Instructional Television" and it's former address. All of it in white Times New Roman font. It doesn't have an announcer.


'''Technique:''' The zooming out.{{SectionMisuse|Technique}}
'''Technique:''' Zooming effects.


'''Audio:''' There is a "ding" as the copyright stamp appears. Other than that, it is just the show's theme as an announcer says, "Under the supervision of AIT, Agency for Instructional Television".
'''Audio:''' There is a "ding" as the copyright stamp appears. Other than that, it is just the show's theme as an announcer says, "Under the supervision of AIT, Agency for Instructional Television".
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'''Visuals:'''
'''Visuals:'''
* '''Opening:''' On a {{color|slateblue|lavender}} background, there is many spinning multicolored maps of Canada and the United States intersecting with each other. The continent then turns white with outlines for the states and provinces. They then get filled in with {{color|orange}} as a spinning yellow "{{color|#FFD900|'''at'''}}" (in the same design as the second logo, but made with 2 solid stripes) comes from the top right of the screen. The logo then disappears via giant stripes wiping away the logo. It then cuts into the show intro of the time.
* '''Opening:''' On a {{color|slateblue|lavender}} background, many spinning multicolored maps of Canada and the United States intersect with each other. The continent then turns white with outlines for the states and provinces. They then get filled in with {{color|orange}} as a spinning yellow "{{color|#FFD900|'''at'''}}" (in the same design as the second logo, but made with 2 solid stripes) comes from the top right of the screen. The logo then disappears via giant stripes wiping away the logo. It then cuts into the show intro of the time.
* '''Closing (Thinkabout):''' There is the ''Thinkabout'' logo in {{color|#FFD900|yellow}} changing colors from {{color|orange}} and {{color|#FFD900|yellow}}, then it zooms out to reveal the multicolored North Americas. The rest is the same as the opening, except once the logo disappears, it fades to the closing credits of the show.
* '''Closing (Thinkabout):''' There is the ''Thinkabout'' logo in {{color|#FFD900|yellow}} changing colors from {{color|orange}} and {{color|#FFD900|yellow}}, then it zooms out to reveal the multicolored North Americas. The rest is the same as the opening, except once the logo disappears, it fades to the closing credits of the show.


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* On ''On The Level'', the announcer is different and says "The following cooperative project is supported by state and provincial agencies working through the Agency for Instructional Television."
* On ''On The Level'', the announcer is different and says "The following cooperative project is supported by state and provincial agencies working through the Agency for Instructional Television."


'''Availability:'''  Can likely be seen on AIT's DVDs of ''Thinkabout''; it also appeared on ''On The Level''.
'''Availability:'''  It can likely be seen on AIT's DVDs of ''Thinkabout''; it also appeared on ''On The Level''.


===3rd Logo (1982-1985)===
===3rd Logo (1982-1985)===
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'''Variant:''' On ''Math Works'', the logo was updated for the name change a year earlier, featuring a plain white Helvetica font for the new copyright tag, which wipes in downwards. The announcer, who's now female, also says the updated name as well.
'''Variant:''' On ''Math Works'', the logo was updated for the name change a year earlier, featuring a plain white Helvetica font for the new copyright tag, which wipes in downwards. The announcer, who's now female, also says the updated name as well.


'''Technique:''' The spinning out.{{SectionMisuse|Technique}}
'''Technique:''' Spinning effects.


'''Audio:''' Just the show's end theme (or none) as an announcer says, "Under the supervision of the Agency for Instructional Television".
'''Audio:''' Just the show's end theme (or none) as an announcer says, "Under the supervision of the Agency for Instructional Television".
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A rare Version Exists But Without Canada a USA ist {{color|gold}} & AIT is {{color|teal}} and the words together... serving education is in a uppercase text in a Bold hovetica font.
A rare Version Exists But Without Canada a USA ist {{color|gold}} & AIT is {{color|teal}} and the words together... serving education is in a uppercase text in a Bold hovetica font.


'''Technique:''' The states, provinces, and the "AT" zooming out, the flashing, trail, and the words appearing.{{SectionMisuse|Technique}}
'''Technique:''' CGI.


'''Audio:''' A synthesized accordion-like tune with an announcer saying, "The following has been developed by state and provincial agencies in association with the Agency for Instructional Television. Together... serving education." Three quick popping sounds are also heard when the three dots between "Together" and "serving education" appear.
'''Audio:''' A synthesized accordion-like tune with an announcer saying, "The following has been developed by state and provincial agencies in association with the Agency for Instructional Television. Together... serving education." Three quick popping sounds are also heard when the three dots between "Together" and "serving education" appear.
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* A Spanish variant exists, with the yellow text "Juntas... planeando para el que hoy dia aprende" ("Together ... planning for the one who learns today") under the "Together... Programming for Today's Learner" text.
* A Spanish variant exists, with the yellow text "Juntas... planeando para el que hoy dia aprende" ("Together ... planning for the one who learns today") under the "Together... Programming for Today's Learner" text.


'''Technique:''' The zooming out, the writing of the outline, the lighting up of the states, and the "AT" shining.{{SectionMisuse|Technique}}
'''Technique:''' CGI.


'''Audio:''' A synthesized tune with violins with an announcer saying, "The following has been developed by state and provincial education agencies in association with the Agency for Instructional Technology. Together... programming for today's learner".
'''Audio:''' A synthesized tune with violins with an announcer saying, "The following has been developed by state and provincial education agencies in association with the Agency for Instructional Technology. Together... programming for today's learner".
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*On a demo reel from Samden & Company, the logo has a copyright date of 1987. Also, the logo stays on screen for longer than usual.
*On a demo reel from Samden & Company, the logo has a copyright date of 1987. Also, the logo stays on screen for longer than usual.


'''Technique:''' The sliding and zoom out of the text and logo.{{SectionMisuse|Technique}}
'''Technique:''' CGI.


'''Audio:''' Three synth notes followed by a set of ascending twinkling notes. Otherwise, it's the ending theme of the program.
'''Audio:''' Three synth notes followed by a set of ascending twinkling notes. Otherwise, it's the ending theme of the program.

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