Some Simple Checks
Are the screens cluttered or too "busy"?
Screen Layout
Is it easy to see how the information on the screen is organized?
Are the colors and graphics used in the basic layout attractive and
not distracting?
Are the screens of the course consistent and easily used?
Are four or fewer colors used for your layouts?
Color
Have you used colors wisely and consistently?
Do your backgrounds and major
visual elements have sufficient contrast?
Fonts
Are the fonts easily readable?
Did you use three or fewer fonts?
Have you used font styles (bold, italic, etc.) judiciously?
Is the language, abbreviations, and acronyms used appropriate for
Text
the target audience?
Is the text grammatically correct and uses proper, consistent
Is your text short and to the point (6 lines or less)?
Does the text support the visual elements presented?
Media
Do the media elements used clearly enhance the learning process?
Are the graphics too simple or too detailed?
Is there enough animation to keep the program interesting without
being distracting?
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