Creating Visually Effective Course Materials
Last offered: Wednesday, October 12, 2016
Presenter: Chris Clark, Assistant Director of the Kaneb Center
Description: |
This workshop is about using principles of psychology and design to make course materials more efficient and effective. Instructors frequently hand out material in the form of syllabi, assignments, exams, lab forms, and so on. Handouts are commonly limited to black text on a white background. Using color and images can add meaning and make materials more effective. Crowded pages are hard to digest. A little extra space makes a document longer, but can also make it easier to follow. In this workshop you'll learn how to use cognitive psychology and graphic design to improve your course materials. Come prepared to give one of your handouts a makeover! |
Learning Goals: |
Improve student learning by creating effective course materials that
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WHAT TO BRING: |
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Handout(s): |
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In the Library: |
![]() Graphics for Learning, by Clark & Lyons E-learning and the Science of Instruction, by Clark & Mayer White Space is Not Your Enemy, by Golombisky & Hagen 100 Things Every Designer Needs to Know About People, by Weinschenk |
Online Resources: |
General
Short video tutorials Visual syllabus
Articles
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Certificates: |
May help complete a requirement for the Teaching Well Using Technology program. |