A quick overview of basic instructional design principles.

1. Helping Blackboard Make Sense Using Design Principles and Best Practices

2. The Effect of Visual Priming: What do you See? Image by R.C. James. Published in Marr D. (1982) Vision. W. H. Freeman, New York, NY, p. 101, Figure 3-1

3. The Effect of Visual Priming: What do you See? Image by R.C. James. Published in Marr D. (1982) Vision. W. H. Freeman, New York, NY, p. 101, Figure 3-1

4. Getting Your Students to the Goal: Clear, Simple Navigation Easy Course Identification Simple menu w/ clear purpose

5. Getting Your Students to the Goal: Clear, Simple Navigation Clear place to begin with the course Sub headers Docs and Assignments Frequently used course tools Helpful Resources Offer Help Simple menu w/ clear purpose

6. Provide Clear Expectations…Digitally Welcome Letter Voice Authored Message Printable Syllabus (.doc or PDF) Course Learning Objectives Required Resources Technology Requirements and Tutorials Course Policies Grading (including rubrics and sample student work) Hyperlink to Disability Services Hyperlink to NKU Honor Code

7. We Seek and Use Visual Structure Unstructured: You are booked on United flight 237, which departs from Auckland at 14:30 on Tuesday 15 Oct. and arrives at San Francisco at 11:40 on Tuesday 15 Oct. Structured: Flight: United 237, Auckland—San Francisco Depart: 14:30 Tue 15 Oct Arrive: 11:40 Tue 15 Oct