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Seeking Feedback on My First Storyline 360 Module
Hi Kyle, I went through the module. The information is beautifully chunked, and the progression of the activities is a real strength. You start with a manageable task and gradually increase the challenge, giving learners a foundation to build on as they move into more demanding interactions.
The main adjustment I’d suggest is reducing the on-screen motion. As I started reading one sentence, another sentence or animated element appeared and pulled my attention away. That repeated interruption made it harder to follow the explanation, even though the content itself was well organized. The animation adds extraneous cognitive load because the learner has to keep redirecting attention while processing the information.
I’d keep the progressive structure but let each complete thought settle before introducing another element. Present related text together, allow enough time to read it, and reserve motion for moments when it clarifies a relationship or directs attention to something essential. That would give your strong instructional design more room to work.
agenovese,
I can't thank you enough for not only taking the time to review my module, but to also give me such thoughtful feedback! Wow. Very good advice. One last question, if you have the time: Do you recommend removing all of the text wrap animation in the module, or just to use it less often and more strategically? Again, I truly thank you for the taking the time to help. Take good care.
-Kyle
Kyle, I'd lean toward removing most of the text animations unless they serve a clear instructional purpose. Timed animations assume everyone reads and processes information at the same pace, which can interfere with learning. It can also be a WCAG no-no if animations play automatically without giving learners control.
A well place graphic or text animation can be excellent for emphasis, but it generally works best when it stands on its own. From a cognitive load perspective less is often more. I'd reserve motion for moments when it genuinely adds meaning or directs attention to something important, rather than using it throughout the module. Your title and lesson pages are good examples of this.