Jennifer Jahedkar ChilekTexas AgriLife Extension

eLearning

objective

understand how graphical elements can be used

to reach and to teachan online audience

Don’t be afraid of white space

http://youtu.be/L9Q31Q_404Q

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White space

has a calming effect

-http://theelearningcoach.com

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White space

promotes clarity

rather than confusion

-http://theelearningcoach.com

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White space

allows the learner to focus

-http://theelearningcoach.com

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Every aspect of design – be it the color scheme or a particular image – has to have relevance as per the learning objectives of the course.

8 Tips For Creating Impactful Graphics in e-Learning

http://www.gc-solutions.net/blog/?p=175

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what’s important?

what supports the learning objectives?

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what’s important?

what supports the learning objectives?

FOCUS on that

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break down and repeat

the important steps

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Warning: Using the Wrong Images Can Confuse Your Learnersthe Rapid e-Learning Blog http://www.articulate.com/rapid-elearning/

use relevant images sparingly

to support learning objectives

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Warning: Using the Wrong Images Can Confuse Your Learnersthe Rapid e-Learning Blog http://www.articulate.com/rapid-elearning/

using images for decoration can confuse learners and impede their learning

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what’s MOST important

for your learner to remember?

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a single drop of good information

is better than a bucketful of data

http://theelearningcoach.com

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People remember

MORE

if given less

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Pare your online learning down to the necessary essentials

Link to supplementary job aids, detailed printouts etc

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objective

understand how graphical elements can be used

to reach and to teachan online audience

Jennifer Jahedkar ChilekExtension eLearning