Using Motion Graphics in E-Learning #418

Using Motion Graphics in E-Learning #418: Challenge | Recap

If you're looking for ways to quickly capture learners' attention, explain complex concepts, or promote your e-learning skills and portfolio, motion graphics might be the way to go.

Motion graphics combine text, shapes, images, and other visual elements to tell a story or convey a feeling or mood. They're frequently used in films, commercials, websites, social media, and e-learning courses.

Some common use cases for motion graphics in presentation and e-learning design include:

• Course intros and title sequences: Use motion graphics to add a visual appeal and capture the audience's attention at the beginning of presentations.
• Slide transitions: Use animations and motion graphics to transition smoothly into your course's main content. 
• Branding and identity: Use animated title sequences to bring life to your organization's logo, colors, and branding elements.
• Data visualization: Use motion graphics to guide the learner's focus to present complex information that's easy to digest and understand.
• Setting the tone: Depending on your subject matter, you can use different visual styles, colors, and animation techniques to set the mood or tone of your course.

Here’s a great example of what’s possible using motion path animations in Storyline 360 from Ian Monk.

Challenge of the Week

This week, your challenge is to create a demo to show how course designers can use motion graphics in e-learning.

Resources

Here are a few more examples and articles to help you get started working with advanced motion path animations:

• 7 Pro Tips for Working with Motion Path Animations in Storyline 360
• Storyline 360: Motion Graphics Timeline
• PowerPoint: Onboarding Motion Graphics Template

Share Your E-Learning Work

• Comments: Use the comments section below to link your published example and blog post.
• Forums: Start a new thread and share a link to your published example.
• Personal blog: If you have a blog, please consider writing about your challenges. We'll link to your posts so your great work gets even more exposure.
• Social media: If you share your demos on Twitter or LinkedIn, try using #ELHChallenge so your tweeps can follow your e-learning coolness.

Last Week’s Challenge:

To help set your creative wheels in motion, check out the accessibility makeover examples your fellow challengers shared over the past week:

Accessibility Makeovers in E-Learning #417: Challenge | Recap

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The weekly e-learning challenges are ongoing opportunities to learn, share, and build your e-learning portfolios. You can jump into any or all of the previous challenges anytime you want. I’ll update the recap posts to include your demos.

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