Visual design for online learning / Torria Davis.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Davis, Torria, 1966- author.

Series:

Jossey-Bass guides to online teaching and learning.

Jossey-Bass Guides to Online Teaching and Learning

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Internet in education.

Instructional systems--Design.

Instructional systems.

Visual communication.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (197 p.)

Edition:

1

Place of Publication:

San Francisco, California : Jossey-Bass, 2015.

Language Note:

English

System Details:

text file

Summary:

"Update the visual design of your course in pedagogically sound ways Visual Design for Online Learning spotlights the role that visual elements play in the online learning environment. Written for both new and experienced instructors, the book guides you in adding pedagogically relevant visual design elements that contribute to effective learning practices. The text builds upon three conceptual frameworks: active learning, multiple intelligences, and universal design for learning. This resource explores critical issues such as copyright, technology tools, and accessibility and includes examples from top Blackboard practitioners which are applicable to any LMS. Ultimately, the author guides you in developing effective visual elements that will support your teaching goals while reinforcing the learning materials you share with your students. There has been a steady increase of over 10% in online enrollment for higher education institutions since 2002, yet the visual look of online courses has not changed significantly in the last ten years. Adapting to the needs of students within online classes is critical to guiding your students toward success--and the right visual elements can play an integral role in your students' ability to learn and retain the information they need to thrive in their chosen programs. In fact, visual elements have been shown to increase student participation, engagement, and success in an online course. Leverage the best practices employed by exemplary Blackboard practitioners Explore three foundational conceptual frameworks: active learning, multiple intelligences, and universal design for learning Increase student retention and success Visual Design for Online Learning is an essential reference for all online educators--both new and experienced"-- Provided by publisher.

"Visual elements have been shown to increase student retention, active learning, and contribute to student success in an online course. Instructors need to be able to add pedagogically relevant visual design elements that contribute to student learning, for both new courses and updated or revised courses. With the examples from exemplary Blackboard practitioners, the author has designed a framework that facilitates the use of the pedagogically relevant visual elements, which contributes to overall student retention and success. This book builds on three conceptual frameworks for the design of content --active learning, multiple intelligences, and universal design for learning. The book also explores critical issues such as copyright, technology tools, and accessibility"-- Provided by publisher.

Contents:

Cover

Title Page

Copyright

Contents

Preface

Acknowledgments

About the Author

Chapter 1: How Do I Begin?

Start with what you know

Designing Content Pages

The Landing Page

The Navigation Page

The Instructional Page

The Submission Page

Keep the Design L.I.T.E.

Link to Content

Integrate Multimedia and Similar Content Items

Use Typography and White Space

Embed Content

Summary

What's Next?

Chapter 2: How Do I Include Images and Video?

What are Copyright and Fair Use?

What is Copyright Infringement?

The Teach Act

Creative Commons

Determining Copyright

Where Can I Find Images?

The Search for Images

Displaying Images in Your Course

Screen Capturing Tool

Cropping Tool

Presentation Web Tools

Best uses for Images

Images to Motivate and Encourage

Create a Welcoming Course Environment

Visual Cues

Consistent Types of Content

Establish a Positive Learning Community

Images to Showcase Lesson Objectives and Learning Outcomes

Incorporating Video in Online Instruction

Video Hosting

Screencasting

Displaying Video

A Video-Based Discussion Forum

Chapter 3: How Do I Facilitate Instruction and Interaction?

How can I Facilitate Online Discussions?

Allow Students to Self-Enroll in a Small Discussion Group

Make Groups Available Based on Available Study Time

Teach Students How to Collaborate Online

Give Each Discussion Forum a Headline

Consider Turning Off Permissions to Create New Threads

Use a Discussion Rubric or Checklist to Evaluate Participation

Planning Group Projects Online

Scaffold Multifaceted Projects

How Do I Provide Instruction Online?

The Marshmallow Challenge Lesson and the Direct Instruction Model for Teaching Skills, Facts, or Foundational Principles.

State Objectives for the Lesson

Review Previously Learned Material or Identify Prior Knowledge

How Much Content Is Too Much Content?

Strategies to Avoid Content Overload

Case Study: The Instructional Design of an Introduction to Sociology Course

Minimize the Use of New Technologies

Eliminate Nice-to-Know Content Items

Streamline Related Content Items

Separate Important but Unrelated Content Items

Chapter 4: How Do I Integrate Multimedia?

Readability and Legibility

Strategies for Displaying Multimedia

Using Multimedia for Instruction

Using Multimedia for Assessment

Visual Design for Diagnostic Assessment

Visual Design for Formative Assessments

Visual Design for Summative Assessment

Multimedia for Learner Engagement

Scenarios

Branching Scenarios

Interactive Learning Objects

Chapter 5: How Do I Visually Design a Course?

Evidence of Good Visual Design

Creating Presence

Accessible Content

Resource Availability

Chapter 6: How Do I Support Learners Online?

Where is the Syllabus

How Do I Check my Grades?

How Do I Contact the Instructor

How Do I Get Technology Help?

How Do I Get Help with Assignments

How Do I use Specific Course Features

Epilogue: Where Do we Go from Here?

Appendix A: Syllabus Review Script

Syllabus Review Script for Screencast

Appendix B: Course Welcome and Orientation Script

Course Welcome and Orientation Script for Screencast

References

Index

EULA.

Notes:

Includes index.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Description based on print version record.

ISBN:

9781118922446

1118922441

9781118922453

111892245X

OCLC:

913957650