Design Conventions (cont'd):
Yes
No
N/A
General Conventions
139. First and last screens within a lesson/module
introduce and reinforce key points.
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140. Transition screens are used to move from
wide-angle to close-up view.
____ ____
____
141. Transition screens are used when moving from one
physical area to another.
____ ____
____
142. Graphics, text, and other media work together to
build a mental image/model.
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143. Screens have sufficient "white space" to avoid overcrowding.
____ ____ ____
Text Design Conventions
144. Text follows normal capitalization standards
(i.e., text isn't all caps).
____ ____ ____
____ ____ ____
146. Borders are used around text bars or boxes.
____ ____ ____
147. The program uses consistent text format (e.g.,
font, spacing, color).
____ ____ ____
148. Consistent text and background colors differentiate
types of screens.
____
____
____
149. Text is normally displayed within an area as "left
justified."
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150. Text is not underlined except to indicate a special
characteristic (i.e., an active hyperlink).
____
____
____
151. Screens are not crowded with too much text. There
should be no more than about 10 lines of text per screen.
____ ____ ____
152. Font size supports easy reading by the student.
____ ____ ____
153. Text columns are sufficiently wide (40-50 characters
wide). Text is not in small "news columns" or in overly large
columns (approx. 80 characters wide).
____
____
____
154. Full text screens, bars, or boxes are not overlaid
on other text items unless they are Help overlays.
____ ____ ____
155. Pop-up text displays located on top of graphics can be removed.
____ ____ ____
Text Location Conventions
156. Navigation text is located at the bottom of the
display window or as a pull-down/pop-up menu.
____
____
____
157. Technical data notes are located in Help, pop-up
windows, or as boxes in the upper right hand display area.
____ ____ ____
158. Safety and Warning text is displayed in Help,
pop-up windows, or as boxes in the upper left hand
corner of the display window.
____
____
____
159. Simulations accurately mimic real information
displays.
____ ____ ____
160. Information text, test questions, and feedback/ re-
mediation are located where best possible for the learner to
see them without interfering with graphics, navigation text,
warnings, or safety notices. Placement should be consistent.
____ ____ ____
161. Test questions and answers are differentiated by
color, bullets, and/or location.
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