More than just eye candy.

"Many studies that compared lessons that used text alone to teach content with lessons that added relevant visuals to the text have shown that the versions with graphics do improve learning. Note the emphasis on the word 'relevant'!"

In tomorrow's issue of The eLearning Developers' Journal, Ruth Clark provides tips and guidelines for graphics in e-Learning products.  Her presentation is centered on the three main factors that her research has shown shape the effectiveness of visual treatments.

The article is based on a forthcoming book by Ruth Clark and Chopeta Lyons, Graphics for Learning: Proven guidelines for planning, designing, and evaluating visuals in training materials. Guild membership is required in order to access the article. 

Ruth and Chopeta will also present a one-day workshop on this topic November 11 in San Francisco; details are on the Guild website. In addition, they will deliver a two-day Graphics for Learning workshop March 23-24, 2004 in Scottsdale, AZ. Contact Clark Training for details.

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