Visuals and diagrams are used far more extensively in e-learning and blended 
learning materials than class-based ones. Yet their significance in online learning is frequently overlooked. Too often, visuals are seen as a bit of window dressing, applied with little thought, as a way to liven up some dull text.
The objective of this module is to teach instructional designers the true significance of visuals and diagrams, help them feel comfortable using them and show how to apply them for maximum impact on learning outcomes.
Typically, this module covers the following:
- Visual categories: the different types of visuals used in learning and how each type optimises knowledge transfer differently
- Aligning visuals with purpose: making sure visuals correspond to the purpose of your content and understanding the impact on learning outcomes if you don't
- Thinking visually: strategies to help you seamlessly integrate visuals and diagrams into your instructional design approach.