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 Although learning from either a class room or an e-
learning lesson that are designed using the same
instructional methods is more or less equivalent, not all

media can deliver the same instructional methods

 For example, books are limited to text and a few graphics,

compared to computers, which can provide both static
and dynamic visuals, audio, interactions with feedback,

and simulations

 When considering e-learning, you need to address the

following unique features:

 Design of screens rather than pages

 Use of modalities of visuals, audio, and text

 Timing and features of interactions with feedback

 Potential for simulations and games

2. Engaging Learners Through Screens

 One of the most important elements to consider as you
move to e-learning is content visualization

 When designing e-learning, we need to think more like
video producers than textbook producers

 Visuals for Learning

 Evaluations of school textbook graphics reported that over

80
percent of the visuals served no useful instructional purpose

 This dismal finding reflects an over-reliance on decorative
visuals instead of more meaningful visuals that illustrate

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relationships among content elements
 An over-reliance on clip art can lead to visuals that are

pretty but do not promote learning. In fact, an excessive