Abstract:The study identifies gaps in research using instructional technology with respect to the screen aspect of visual design. Theories of how learning takes place in a visual space are briefly reviewed. Several similarities and differences between views of designers of instruction and artists are identified. For illustrative purposes, an empirical study is summarized which suggests subjects who used a lesson created with good design principles require less study time, have a higher completion rate and achieve the s… Show more
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