Visual Design for Online Learning (Jossey-Bass Guides to Online Teaching and Learning) - Softcover

Davis, Torria

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1118922433 ISBN 13: 9781118922439

Publisher: Jossey-Bass, 2015

Synopsis

Update the visual design of your course in pedagogically sound ways

Visual Design for Online Learning spotlights the role that visual elements play in the online learning environment. Written for both new and experienced instructors, the book guides you in adding pedagogically relevant visual design elements that contribute to effective learning practices. The text builds upon three conceptual frameworks: active learning, multiple intelligences, and universal design for learning. This resource explores critical issues such as copyright, technology tools, and accessibility and includes examples from top Blackboard practitioners which are applicable to any LMS. Ultimately, the author guides you in developing effective visual elements that will support your teaching goals while reinforcing the learning materials you share with your students.

There has been a steady increase of over 10% in online enrollment for higher education institutions since 2002, yet the visual look of online courses has not changed significantly in the last ten years. Adapting to the needs of students within online classes is critical to guiding your students toward success―and the right visual elements can play an integral role in your students' ability to learn and retain the information they need to thrive in their chosen programs. In fact, visual elements have been shown to increase student participation, engagement, and success in an online course.

• Leverage the best practices employed by exemplary Blackboard practitioners
• Explore three foundational conceptual frameworks: active learning, multiple intelligences, and universal design for learning
• Increase student retention and success

Visual Design for Online Learning is an essential reference for all online educators―both new and experienced.

About this title

About the Author

TORRIA DAVIS is an instructional designer for the Online and Professional Studies Division of California Baptist University.

From the Back Cover

Visual Design for Online Learning

Enhance instructional effectiveness with this quick-start guide to visual course design

• Discover the latest technologies for visually designing online instruction
• Learn the best way to find images on the Internet for use in your course
• Easily embed video and other multimedia into course pages
• Facilitate discussions and projects with pedagogically relevant designs
• Help learners understand and retain course content
• Identify the visual potential of learning management systems like Blackboard
• Make your courses more engaging, more effective, and more accessible

"A 'must-read' for all educators and instructional designers who want to ensure they are using their LMS to effectively communicate course tone, facilitate instructor presence, engage learners, and maximize content accessibility while minimizing content overload."
Rita-Marie Conrad, digital learning strategist, University of California, Berkeley, and award-winning author of Engaging the Online Learner

"Davis provides clear, useful examples that will benefit anyone who wants to improve the quality of online and blended courses. Faculty and designers making use of the strategies in this book will greatly improve learner engagement and consequently learning outcomes."
Deborah Everhart, instructor, Georgetown University

"Faculty and instructional designers will benefit from reading this book. Real life experiences and tips help the reader develop quality courses built upon a strong pedagogical framework."
Sandra Coswatte-Mohr, director of Institute for Learning, The Online Learning Consortium

From the Inside Flap

Visual Design for Online Learning

Enhance instructional effectiveness with this quick-start guide to visual course design

• Discover the latest technologies for visually designing online instruction
• Learn the best way to find images on the Internet for use in your course
• Easily embed video and other multimedia into course pages
• Facilitate discussions and projects with pedagogically relevant designs
• Help learners understand and retain course content
• Identify the visual potential of learning management systems like Blackboard
• Make your courses more engaging, more effective, and more accessible

"A 'must-read' for all educators and instructional designers who want to ensure they are using their LMS to effectively communicate course tone, facilitate instructor presence, engage learners, and maximize content accessibility while minimizing content overload."
—Rita-Marie Conrad, digital learning strategist, University of California, Berkeley, and award-winning author of Engaging the Online Learner

"Davis provides clear, useful examples that will benefit anyone who wants to improve the quality of online and blended courses. Faculty and designers making use of the strategies in this book will greatly improve learner engagement and consequently learning outcomes."
—Deborah Everhart, instructor, Georgetown University

"Faculty and instructional designers will benefit from reading this book. Real life experiences and tips help the reader develop quality courses built upon a strong pedagogical framework."
—Sandra Coswatte-Mohr, director of Institute for Learning, The Online Learning Consortium

Edition details

• Publisher: Jossey-Bass
• Publication date: 2015
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1118922433
• ISBN 13: 9781118922439
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 208