Companies and institutions using a learning management system may be impressed by the possibilities virtual worlds have to offer. However, there’s also reason to stick with what’s working for now. David F. Carr, speculating on whether or not businesses are … Continue reading
They say that a picture says a thousand words. To many learning management system students, this is no more than a casual reference to the power of images to conjure ideas. But for others, it’s a crucial learning concept that … Continue reading
Most video game begin with some kind of narrative to get the player invested in the game. Present your courseware system learners with a dialogue between two people, or as a series of images that relate a sequence of events. … Continue reading
A recent Writers Gateway article describes how creators can develop their courseware systems like a video or computer game. Sound crazy? It may be more feasible and simpler than you imagine. Every game follows a similar pattern that can be … Continue reading
Maybe you’re a courseware system developer seeking a discussion forum to converse about the challenges and strategies involved in courseware creation. Some courseware system syndicators host forums where course developers can discuss their ideas, suggestions, etc. Coggno is one such … Continue reading
I’ve written in previous posts about the importance of choosing an online courseware typeface carefully. Sans-serif fonts like the one used in this blog are the best for facilitating fast reading of online courseware material. But I failed to mention … Continue reading
Font is an influential aspect of your courseware system design, just like your logo and colors. If you’re a font fanatic like me, there exists the danger of choosing a favorite style that may be comfortable for you to read, … Continue reading
Everyone has different views on font styles. These views range from complete indifference to near-fanaticism. Recently I was at a party where an offhanded remark about a certain font (it was Garamond 12) launched into a ten-minute conversation about the … Continue reading