Many researches show that visuals in eLearning courses help in enhancing the learning experience. However, indiscriminate use of visuals could mar the learning experience. If this fact is overlooked, we may end up having courses filled with too many bullets, irrelevant images, unnecessary decorative visuals which leaves learners detached and unenthusiastic about the course.
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2. Agenda
• Introduction
• How do people learn?
• Visuals and their impact on learning
• Making best use of visuals for effective eLearning
• DON’Ts while adding visuals in eLearning
• Conclusion
21. Content decides the need for visuals and the
types of visuals to be used.
Here are
few tips…
22. Have a strong reason for using a Visual.
When
demonstrating the
working of a piece
of equipment.
To reduce textual
clutter and facilitate
easy understanding
of concepts.
23. Simple images are easier to understand.
3D images increases the cognitive overload on learners.
Have simple images
24. Illustrations are easy to remember
Real images are difficult to grasp.
Use illustrations
Illustration Real image
25. Color is a powerful visual design element.
Choice of colors depends on the content of the course.
Use of colors
33. Conclusion
• Visuals play an important role in motivating
learners.
• All visuals are not effective.
• Add them depending on the type of content.
• Visuals improve the learning process.
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