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e-Learning - Screen read or hard copy

  • 1.  e-Learning - Screen read or hard copy

    Posted 07-25-2000 19:23
    Thanks very much to those who have expressed an opinion on this topic. This
    information has been very useful as I have to make a critical decision on
    the design of an e-Learning program.

    I have come to the conclusion that (for the time being at least) it makes
    sense to cater for both preferences.

    I have been working on developing a template design that hopefully works for
    both screen and hard copy use. Ideally, I would like to get to a situation
    where the learner would read some or most of the material from their screen
    and print out the pages that were useful to refer to later.

    Items I have taken into consideration are font size and color, background
    colors and texture, amount of text per page or frame and visual layout
    balance.

    If anyone is interested in seeing a sample of where I am so far, I have a
    PDF file (about 300k) of the introduction to the program I am currently
    developing. I would value any feedback. Particularly feedback on how well it
    meets your personal learning style. Please e-mail me if you are interested.

    Regards

    Andrew Smith
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