Instructional Design TipsInstructional Design Tips

Janet Holland

Impression on First EntryImpression on First Entry

• Meaningful

• Images Small

• Loads Quickly

• Text Visible

• Text Steady

Homepage is ExcitingHomepage is Exciting

• Interesting

• Grabs Attention

• Useful

• Clean Uncluttered

• No Excessive Animation

Homepage ContainsHomepage Contains

• Meaningful Title

• Organization Name

• Key Facts

• Direct to Content

• Contact Information

• Style Fits Audience

Links Clear & MeaningfulLinks Clear & Meaningful

• Limit 7 On Menu

• Appropriate

• Consistent

• ALT Tags

• Working Links

Site StructureSite Structure

• Site Map

• Contents Page

• Clear

• Useful Content

• 3 Clicks Away

• Links Back

• Appropriate

FontsFonts

• San Serif (No Feet)• Display Media• Color Scheme• Contrast Light/Dark• Size Ratio• Text To Speech• Disabilities

GraphicsGraphics

• Small

• Quick Download

• Match Message

• Consistent Style

• Format

• Resize

Page ConsistencyPage Consistency

• Titles• Achieve Purpose• Color Scheme• Planned• Professional• Friendly