Blog Archive Tips for Adding the Right Images to Your E-Learning Content - Atrixware. Who doesn’t like pictures? I like pictures. Pictures are fun. They add interest, they add depth and they are able to say a whole heck of a lot more than I am at a fraction of the word count. Sounds like a win/win situation, right? Well, it is .. but only if we are talking about the right pictures! After all, this is not a one kind fits all kind of thing. Not in the least. In short, you want this images you choose to enhance the quality of your E-Learning environment rather than distract from it. First off, its important to note that there are three main types of graphics to consider: Photos, Graphics and Icons. Photos Photos are exactly what you would think them to be. The downside to using photos is that unless you are a professional photographer, it can be difficult to find that perfect shot.
Graphics Unlike a photo, a graphic is a designed image. This is the upside. Icons Icons can be especially important to those of us in the E-Learning community. 1. An image should have a purpose. 2. Best Practice Guides - eLearning Network. Best practices in e-learning study. eLearn Magazine.
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