Designing with a grid adds structure and organization to the visual design of your eLearning and slides. It helps you avoid a haphazard look.
Using Contrast to Improve Visual Accessibility in eLearning
Learn how to improve the visual accessibility of your eLearning by improving the contrast in your visual design.
How to Unstock Stock Photos for eLearning and Slides
If you spend a lot of time researching photos and manipulating graphics, you may feel frustrated. Here are a few ways I’ve found to get out of the stock photo doldrums.
Sources for Free Stock Videos
Add B-roll to your videos for attention and engagement
Free stock video clips can fill a lot of gaps in an instructional video or eLearning. Find out about the creative uses and sources for stock footage.
Using A Comic Book Style For Learning
The Value of Instructional Comics
There are advantages to using a comic book style for learning. Simple graphics are easier to process than complex ones. Learn how to get started here.
How To Write A Visual Style Guide for eLearning
The most efficient way to achieve visual design consistency in eLearning and presentation slides is to create a visual style guide.
8 Ways To Choose A Color Palette For eLearning
With access to millions of colors, it’s difficult to decide on a color palette for eLearning. Here are eight ways to come up with the colors for your next project.
Which graphic should I use for eLearning?
Choosing the right chart or graph.
It’s often difficult to visualize intangible or abstract concepts for eLearning and presentations. Here is guidance on creating abstract graphics.
6 Alternatives To Bullet Points in eLearning and Slides
Get Rid Of Those Text Heavy Slides
Here are six creative bullet point alternatives to use in text heavy eLearning and presentation slides. Try these ideas for your bullet point designs.
8 Tips to Prepare Audio Scripts for Recording
Writing and Formatting Voiceover Scripts
There are certain approaches audio scripting that will make the recording run smoothly. Here are 8 tips for preparing audio scripts.
How Visual Clarity Affects Learning
Research on Processing Fluency
Processing fluency refers to the ease with which a person processes information. A high processing fluency benefits learning.
10 Lesser Known Free Or Inexpensive Stock Photo Sites
Stock Photos for Instructional Design
Many of us must work on projects with small budgets that require free resources. Fortunately, free or inexpensive stock media sites can save the day. Check out descriptions of these ten sites.