Enhancing Local and Distance Education with Computer-Produced Visuals.
Nancy Nelson Knupfer · 1993
The most common use of computers in distance education is in the preparation of a visual image that is somehow transmitted to students. This paper addresses some design considerations for computer-produced visual displays that are intended for either local or distant audiences. Advice is offered on all three basic components of information display: (1) creating a pleasingly structured image, including all the elements of screen design like the use of text, color, graphics, animation, and multimedia; (2) creating a meaningful display with graphs and other methods of data visualization; and (3) creating a powerful image, perhaps even with virtual reality techniques. (Contains 9 figures and 26 references.) (BEW) *********************************************************************** Reproductions supplied by EDRS are the best that can be made * from the original document. *********************************************************************** U.S. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION Office of Educational Research and Improvement EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES INFORMATION CENTER (ERIC) O This document has been reproduced as received from the person or organization originating it. O Minor changes have been made to improve reproduction quality. Points of view or opinions stated in this document do not necessarily represent official OERI position or policy.