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Monday, April 18, 2011

The Impact of Design and Aesthetics on Usability, Credibility and Learnning in an Online Environment

David, Alicia and Peyton Glore. “The Impact of Design and Aesthetics on Usability, Credibility and Learning in an Online Environment.” Online Journal of Distance Learning Administration 14, no. 1 (2011): http://www.westga.edu/~distance/ojdla (accessed Mar. 15, 2011).

This article studies the impact of visuals as they relate to online learning. The researchers explore whether or not aesthetics plays a role in the way users respond to your website. They discuss how visual design and aesthetics need to be considered in the development stages of an online course. Why do they matter to students and how important should they be to educators is the focus of the article.
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