Articles about the category Design

7 steps to create effective visual communication - Infographics

19 February 2020
From the choice of the font to the responsive design, the visual elements are fundamental for the proper functioning of an eLearning platform. Here are seven tips for creating excellent visual communication.

Visual design tips for non-professionals

22 January 2020
The eye also wants its part: designing an online course also means paying attention to the graphic part. What are the elements that everyone should pay attention to?

Does your online course need a menu?

27 November 2019
The menu can help students navigate within the contents in an easy and intuitive way. Is it always necessary to use this element? What are the cases in which it is preferable to insert a menu in an online course?

The importance of choosing the font in an online course

6 November 2019
Have you ever wondered "if" and "how" the font chosen for your online course influences the learning and involvement of students? This choice can be fundamental to capture the attention of the students.

Customize the e-learning experience through empathy

16 October 2019
The e-learning that is based on empathy is able to enter into direct connection with the user, with his mindset, with the work environment in which he works and with the problems he faces, by involving him adequately to offer him a solution.

Authoring tools to create e-learning content: which to choose?

9 October 2019
There are different types of authoring tools. The two main types are authoring tools that can be installed on the desktop and authoring tools in the cloud. How to choose the one that best suits your needs?

5 characteristics of a successful e-learning course

18 September 2019
The goal of a successful e-learning course is to inform, stimulate attention and actively involve the user in the training path to improve his/her work performance.

Tips for using icons effectively

31 July 2019
Intuitive, fast and effective, icons can be a very useful graphic element in eLearning. In order to be truly advantageous, however, these graphic elements must be used in a conscious and precise manner.

What types of videos do you include in an online course?

26 June 2019
Using videos in e-learning is no longer a choice but a necessity. Animated videos, explanatory videos, live videos ... what kind of video is best suited to your target?

The 5 worst eLearning navigation obstacles

12 June 2019
An eLearning platform has different ways of use than a simple book. For this, it is necessary to design the course in such a way that students can easily navigate between chapters and online content.

How is the storyboard used in eLearning?

22 May 2019
To introduce audiovisual elements in eLearning we use a technique borrowed from the world of cartoons. If you have never heard of the storyboard you are missing out on one of the crucial tools for designing an online course.

How to use affordance in e-learning

15 May 2019
The graphic aspect of an eLearning platform, besides making the course more enjoyable, also has a practical value. Through the conscious use of design elements it is possible to make the interface more useful and more intuitive for students.

5 design elements to make an online course effective - Infographic

8 May 2019
An online course allows you to insert a wide variety of design elements that help to involve students and improve learning opportunities. However, it is essential that the interface is as intuitive as possible.

5 tips to improve a course according to user needs

27 March 2019
Student needs must be one of the most important factors to create an engaging and useful online course. For this reason, when designing an online training course it is essential not to forget the users' point of view. What are they looking for?

How to capitalise on flash to HTML5 migration opportunity and enjoy a higher ROI

13 February 2019
For over a decade, Adobe Flash was the de facto authoring tool for creating online courses.

How to create an interactive opening screen

19 December 2018
Have you ever noticed? When you first access an e-Learning course on your monitor you will see an opening screen full of instructions to follow to help you navigate easier and understandable.

How much time did you spend thinking about the design of your eLearning course?

12 December 2018
The content and layout of the course involve users. Are you thinking about your students and their interaction with the course or are you focused only on the appearance of the course?

3 reasons to use animated GIFs in your eLearning courses

5 December 2018
Simple, lightweight and effective images: these are the advantages of using GIF images in your eLearning courses.

How much does the User Experience of the users of the LMS platform count in an e-Learning course

28 November 2018
A company that provides e-Learning courses will certainly use LMS platforms, interfaces with support services. Why it is very important to consider the LMS User Experience for the success of a course?

Gamification: what makes a "serious game" involving and educational?

17 October 2018
The study and conclusions of four MIT researchers.

5 problems trainees can meet with eLearning user interfaces

25 July 2018
User interface is sometimes experienced as frustrating because it is easy to get lost or because the system does not often work as expected. How to make sure that participants have fluid interactions with eLearning?

5 mistakes to avoid when setting up an eLearning course - Infographic

18 July 2018
What common mistakes should educational designers avoid when making an online course? Educational design is used to create content that ensures high levels of user involvement and achieve the learning objectives.