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=Using Visual Literacy to Develop Instructional Content=

Good graphic design is an essential element to any wiki. If a web site is cluttered, is difficult to read because of poor visual contrast, or if graphics are out of focus, then readers will move on to another web site. Using visual literacy techniques to develop a wiki page, will invite readers to view content.

As my seventh grade students work on their online school newspaper, there are some items that they need to consider in the design of the wiki pages. Using appropriate visual design techniques will make content more inviting to view by most people while making it more accessible for people with disabilities. Here are some guidelines for students to follow as they create their wiki.

Photography

 * Avoid clutter and overstimulation in photos.
 * Isolate the subject by taking more close ups
 * Use a tripod when taking video to avoid camera shake
 * Use captions for all graphics imported into the wiki
 * Use smaller sized graphics, such as JPEGs. Larger graphics can take too long to load onto the page.

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 * When the photographer doesn't use a tripod, the camera can shake and create an unpleasant experience for the viewer.
 * Cluttered scenes are difficult to view and are not as inviting to the audience as clean, one subject scenes.
 * Using a tripod keeps the subject still in the video.

Text

 * Use consistent font style and size
 * Use black font on a white background for good contrast
 * On pages in Power Points, be certain that the background color and the text color have good contrast
 * Use headings to set font style so that it is easier for individuals with page readers

Design

 * Keep design simple; avoid clutter or too much information
 * Be consistent in design within a page and within the wiki
 * all pages should have consistent headings
 * all pages should be similar in layout
 * all pages should have a menu on the side to make it easier to navigate
 * Chunk content into logical units to make it visually appealing as well as easy to comprehend
 * Use diagrams and tables to display and organize information
 * Use the following categories when organizing data on the wiki:
 * Time (most recent to oldest)
 * Alphabetical
 * Categories
 * Continuum (price, score, size, weight, etc.)

Information on Instructional Design models for EDET 722 based on information from: Brown, A. & Green, T. D. (2006). //The Essentials of Instructional Design: Connecting Fundamental Principles with Process and Practice//. Upper Saddle River: NJ: Pearson