How Neuroscience Beats Powerpoint Coma, by Dr Andi Horvath
4 Graphic Design Tips for eLearning Newbies, by Nic Brown
Graphic Design Essentials to Build Good Lookin’ eLearning, by Karla Gutierrez
Before we begin looking at the components included in outstanding digital presentations, it’s important to review the research that supports them.
Great presentations are built on sound instructional design--structure, format, and lesson content-- that supports the learner in meeting the stated outcomes. To learn more about instructional design, watch the video below to see an illustration of the principles that should drive the development of multimedia content.
Next, read the article, How Neuroscience Beats Powerpoint Coma to find out how science can help you avoid common mistakes and the risk of “death by powerpoint.”
While instructional design informs the structure and content of presentations, visual design guides the look and feel of the content for optimal learning. No matter the platform you choose, great color, images, typeface, layout, and interactive elements are essential to effective visual design that when put together create a positive, engaging learning experience.
Read and watch the following resources to understand some of the basics of digital graphic design: