I always try to design from the learner's perspective, of course, so I'd start by looking at what they would be looking at or surrounded by as they're doing whatever it is you're teaching them to do.
The more relevant it is to them, the better it will be.
Jackie makes some good points. I would also suggest taking a look at David Anderson's "Visual Analysis for Designing Custom Courses." This is a great activity you can use to develop a look and feel for your course.
Agree with Alex, I love to get on and lay out the content and let the design come organically, often last minute I will change the interface or key elements. A lot of my courses start off looking the same and evolve as I understand the content better. I find this better than forcing a design or style onto a course that may not fit.
Where does everyone like to put buttons on slides? Like a Next or Back or Submit. I usually make my own navigation and contemplate changing things up but I don't know if it's necessary?
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Hi Katie!
I always try to design from the learner's perspective, of course, so I'd start by looking at what they would be looking at or surrounded by as they're doing whatever it is you're teaching them to do.
The more relevant it is to them, the better it will be.
Hi Katie!
Jackie makes some good points. I would also suggest taking a look at David Anderson's "Visual Analysis for Designing Custom Courses." This is a great activity you can use to develop a look and feel for your course.
Great reference, Tim!
In many cases, the content itself can dictate your look & feel.
If you are otherwise done with the ID part, don't worry about the design too much. Focus on placing the content where it should be.
It will then be easier to visualize a nice look & feel.
Just my 2c,
Alex
Agree with Alex, I love to get on and lay out the content and let the design come organically, often last minute I will change the interface or key elements. A lot of my courses start off looking the same and evolve as I understand the content better. I find this better than forcing a design or style onto a course that may not fit.
That's a great idea Alexandros and Phil - I feel it's going to be very content and screen shot heavy, I'll let that be center stage.
Thanks everyone!
Another question -
Where does everyone like to put buttons on slides? Like a Next or Back or Submit. I usually make my own navigation and contemplate changing things up but I don't know if it's necessary?
Any suggestions/thoughts/inputs?
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