Online Learning: Strategies, OSCQR Rubrics, Design and Layout - Part 2
Presenters:
Dan Feinberg, Senior Instructional Designer, Open State University of New York (SUNY)
This course is worth 5 hours (0.5 CEUs) of professional development. A certificate of completion can be printed once the program has been completed.
About this Course
Online framework that provides a process, tools, and resources to systematically review and continuously improve online courses. In this course, STARLINK explores the design and layout for a logical, consistent, and uncluttered, navigational course.
Module 1
This module covers:
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A logical, consistent, and uncluttered layout is established. The course is easy to navigate (consistent color scheme and icon layout, related content organized together, self-evident titles).
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Large blocks of information are divided into manageable sections with ample white space around and between the blocks.
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There is enough contrast between text and background for the content to be easily viewed.
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Instructions are provided and well written.
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Course is free of grammatical and spelling errors.
Module 2
This module covers:
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Text is formatted with titles, headings, and other styles to enhance readability and improve the structure of the document.
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Flashing and blinking text are avoided.
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A sans-serif font with a standard size of at least 12 pt is used.
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When possible, information is displayed in a linear format instead of as a table.
Module 3
This module covers:
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Tables are accompanied by a title and summary description.
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Table header rows and columns are assigned.
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Slideshows use a predefined slide layout and include unique slide titles.
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For all slideshows, there are simple, non-automatic transitions between slides.
