Informing+your+design

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There were issues listed related to layout which would help anyone in planning for those with literacy problems, and maybe ESL students too. I felt that these ideas would be good to keep in mind when working on our e-learning design 'Australian flexible learning framework', - 'Learners with English Literacy needs, the 2000 project report', were 'Some common issues of design'
 * Large print
 * Audio format often preferred
 * Multimedia documents preferred
 * Simple high contrast fonts for optimum readability
 * All graphics should have text alternatives and labels
 * Consistent page layout
 * Navigation bars
 * Site map and Tables of contents

This site is worth a look to actually see what some dyslexic people see when attempting to read. - worth thinking about in teaching!
 * http://www.dyslexiaservices.com.au/7.html

The following link maybe useful for teachers of Applied Learning - VCAL.There are a number of features in the site that maybe used a activities within the Work Related Skills Strand (WRS) as it looks at e learning in the trade. Some Feature include; case studies, models, e learning tools and more.
 * @http://trades.flexiblelearning.net.au/

I found the 'Australian Flexible Learning framework' website invaluable- not only for my assignment - but also for my general lesson planning!!! So for anyone who happens upon this wiki and wants a great tool to help you create an online learning unit.... this may be the site you are looking for!!!
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This episode of the EDNA podcast series discusses Creative Commons which is important if the online learning environemnt is to be placed on a platform such as LMS. As learning moves online and educators and learners look to use and share materials, there are issues regarding copyright and educational exemptions that both groups need to consider. What is legal to use in a classroom often is not legal to make available to the wider internet, despite an educational use or context. media type="custom" key="3514878"