pic:lightbulbDesigning Instructional Web Sites

Navigation

Usability

Aesthetics

Accessibility
Dr. Watson
Bobby

Multimedia
Pictures & Sound
Animation
Video

Interactivity

Evaluation

Web Design

Copyright © 2001
Bonnie Skaalid
University of Alberta
bonnieskaalid@hotmail.com


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Using Pictures & Sound

Pictures

curvilinear relationship between degree of realism and learning

text redundant illustrations aid learning

Sound

if audio is incorporated in your site, make sure it is the highest quality you can produce - give the user the option whether or not to play it

audio can be used to give help or directions without obscuring the screen