Full course description
Get ready to build online courses that capture learners' attention, guide them naturally through important course concepts and lessons, and knock down barriers between them and deep learning. Throughout this sprint, you'll have the chance to explore a variety of materials and activities designed to help you create visually appealing, consistent, and accessible online learning environments.
- An introduction to visual design principles and their impact on student learning
- Techniques for applying spacing, size and scale (proportion), and color and contrast
- Best practices for ensuring a clear visual hierarchy, accessibility, course consistency, and creating a user-centered design
- Practical examples demonstrating effective design in online courses,
- An opportunity to redesign a page from one of your online courses using the principles learned
- A chance to meet remotely with an instructional designer for personalized feedback on your design choices
- A final project submission of your redesigned course page for peer and instructor feedback
Learning Outcomes
- Utilize spacing, size and scale, and color and contrast to enhance the visual appeal and functionality of course materials.
- Apply principles of visual hierarchy, course consistency, accessibility, and user-centered design to online course content.
- Ensure your course design promotes an accessible and inclusive learning environment for all students.
- Redesign a course page using visual design best practices learned during the sprint.