Design Visually Rich Learning Workshop

The focus of this hands-on workshop was integrating visual communication activities into distance and technology-rich learning environments.

The agenda for the three hour workshop was:

• Introduction and rationale for integrating visually rich assignment, including rubrics and technical guidelines for mobile learning (mlearning).
• Examples of strategies for enhancing visuals in instructional materials
• Development of a visual presentation for PDA screen in groups.

The learning objectives for the audience were:

• Define mobile learning
• Identify challenges and strategies for designing mobile learning
• Recognize approaches to designing effective visual content
• Create one short visual presentation for a 480 x 320 screen resolution using Jing

Here is the entire presentation from the workshop conducted at the Annual Conference of Distance Teaching and Learning in August 2009.