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.
21 Reasons Why Stock Photo Sites Make Me Cry
The Problems with Stock Photo Sites
Do you get frustrated with the laughable photos you find when doing photo research? Cry along with me.
The Visual Design of Checklists
Job Aid Design for Performance Support
The visual design of a checklist has both a utilitarian and an aesthetic aspect. Here are several types of checklists you can adapt to meet your needs.
How to Create a Magnified Graphic
Enlarge One Part to Show Detail
A quick way to create a graphic that magnifies one part of an object in order to show the detail that will facilitate learning.
How To Establish A Visual Hierarchy in eLearning
Guiding the Learner's Attention
The visual hierarchy in eLearning and in graphic design transmits the relative importance of each object on the screen.
How to Crop Photos for eLearning
When you crop a photo for eLearning, you change its focal point. This will often change the meaning of the photo and what you communicate.
Use Visual Cues To Enhance Learning
Directing Attention with Visual Cues
Visual cues direct the eyes to the relevant information in a graphic. This helps ensure that people understand the intended message and adds efficiency to visual communication.
5 Steps To A PowerPoint Redesign For eLearning
A consistent process to transform poorly designed slides into ones that are instructionally effective.
Five Free Graphic Programs Worth Trying For eLearning
In the world of image or graphic editors, Adobe Photoshop remains the gold standard when it comes to image editing software. It has the tools and features that allow users to create professional looking images and photos, but the learning curve and price tag are more than some are willing to invest. If you’ve been hunting for an alternative to Photoshop, here are five free photo editing tools you may want to consider.
How to Improve Your Visual Design Skills
Visual Design for eLearning and Slides
Visual design may seem like a mysterious process, but there is a formula for improving your skills. I’ve outlined it here.
How To Crop A Photo To A Circle
Learn how to crop a photo to a circle, for the purpose of providing variety and visual interest in eLearning and slides.