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Re: How to Notify Learners When to Click the Next Button in E-Learning #293

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Jonathan_Hill
Super Hero
6 years ago
Hello! This is an interesting -- and potentially controversial -- topic!

I think 'next buttons' get a bad press but there's definitely an art to getting them right. With that in mind, here are three experiments in meta messaging, symbols and movement to help the user 'click next' without er, clicking next.

CE N'EST PAS UN BOUTON SUIVANT

Demo: https://bit.ly/elhc293
Download: https://bit.ly/elhc293dl
Published 6 years ago
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31 Comments

  • Montsea's avatar
    Montsea
    Super Hero
    6 years ago
    When I first read your post, I thought you meant your demo was controversial. It wasn't after the second time viewing that I went back and re-read your post.

    Amazing work as always, Jonathan!
  • KatelinJordan-2's avatar
    KatelinJordan-2
    Community Member
    6 years ago
    This is great, but I do think the learner would need to know the premise of the challenge to find the next button. You do have to 'think.'
    • Jonathan_Hill's avatar
      Jonathan_Hill
      Super Hero
      6 years ago
      Thanks Katelin, yes, maybe so -- it's definitely an experimental piece.
      • KatelinJordan-2's avatar
        KatelinJordan-2
        Community Member
        6 years ago
        I really do love it though! I do technical training--it is cool to see some of the more creative work that those outside of the TT world do!
    • FarahAzadeh-1d8's avatar
      FarahAzadeh-1d8
      Community Member
      6 years ago
      Do you though? I knew once I saw the images what I need to click on to move on to the next slide. I also noticed my mouse cursor changing which let me know that I could click, and we all love clicking and seeing where it takes us. :)
      • KatelinJordan-2's avatar
        KatelinJordan-2
        Community Member
        6 years ago
        The expectations of a technical audience are not the same as other audiences. And yes, I did have to think! If it is not blatantly obvious to a learner it will be a 'no go' in the world of technical training.
  • CarrieGauthier-'s avatar
    CarrieGauthier-
    Community Member
    6 years ago
    How fun! You always have such creative ideas, it's truly a joy to see your work. I especially love the page-turner!