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Conclusion

Module by: Robin Bartoletti

Summary: Conclusion: Visual Design for Online Learning

Other Sources of Information about Visual Design for Online Content

Designing Courses: Instructional Design for Online Learning. Pink Flamingo's Resource List. http://www.ibritt.com/resources/dc_instructionaldesign.htm

Reilly, A. and George, A. Narrative and graphic design of an online course: transferring skills from print publishing to the web. International Journal of Continuing Engineering Education and Lifelong Learning 2002 - Vol. 12, No.1/2/3/4 pp. 348-359.

Chan, P. Visual Communication Design for E-Learning: An Art Education Web-based Online Course Design. The International Journal of Learning, Volume 13, Issue 12, pp. 163-170.

Keeler, C. and Horney, M. Online Course Designs: Are Special Needs Being Met? American Journal of Distance Education, Volume 21, Issue 2 June 2007 , pages 61 - 75.

Lynch, P. and Horton, S. Web Style Guide. http://webstyleguide.com/

Norman, D. The Design of Everyday Things. Doubleday, 1990.

Clark, R. and Mayer, R. E-Learning and the Science of Instruction: Proven Guidelines for Consumers and Designers of Multimedia Learning. Pfeiffer, 2007

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