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ERIC Number: EJ499716
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 1995
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Ten Design Points for the Human Interface to Instructional Multimedia.
McFarland, Ronald D.
T.H.E. Journal, v22 n7 p67-69 Feb 1995
Ten ways to design an effective Human-Computer Interface are explained. Highlights include material delivery that relates to user knowledge; appropriate screen presentations; attention value versus learning and recall; the relationship of packaging and message; the effectiveness of visuals and text; the use of color to enhance communication; the effect of illustrations; the usability of icons; redundancy; and culturally sensitive presentations. (Author/AEF)
Descriptors: Computer Graphics, Computer System Design, Computer Uses in Education, Electronic Text, Instructional Effectiveness, Instructional Material Evaluation, Material Development, Media Selection, Memory, Multimedia Instruction, Screen Design (Computers), User Friendly Interface, Visual Stimuli
Publication Type: Guides - Non-Classroom; Opinion Papers; Journal Articles
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Language: English
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