Online course creators are often focused on the content of the course – getting all the relevant information in, making sure every source is correctly cited, organizing the information in a way that is logical and easy to follow. It’s only natural, as this ensures that the quality of the course is top-notch and that is great.
There is, however, another crucial aspect that sometimes gets put on the back burner even though it should be equally taken into consideration: the visual elements.
When people only hear or read information, they’re likely to remember very little of that information just a few days later. However, if a relevant image is paired with that same information, people retain it much better. The forgetting curve is real, but visual elements certainly play a role in postponing it.
Tags: Course Design