A significant upgrade from audiovisual aids used in schools in the past, e-learning offers an exciting supplement to every instructor's arsenal. Though initially resource-intensive, e-learning audiovisuals have the potential to engage a learner adequately throughout the lesson, effectively imparting more knowledge and facilitating faster skill development.
Because of the high initial investment in acquiring an audiovisual system or interactive whiteboard, it is important for most instructors to utilize their audiovisual e-learning tools to the fullest.
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Audiovisual tools leverage people's tendency to learn through sights and sounds; learners often groan at the idea of reading walls of disinteresting text and would respond better to lessons that incorporate pictures. The most basic of best practices in e-learning systems is to prioritize images and other multimedia over text, limiting most visible texts to labels and brief blurbs.
Effective e-learning systems should also favor simplicity and ease of navigation for both learners and instructors. Hard-to-navigate systems impede a learner's immersion to the lesson and make it difficult for instructors to deliver content.
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Making the most of an e-learning tool also demands more interactivity. Higher levels of interactivity enable learners and instructors to be engaged during lessons and allow students to discuss topics among themselves and understand (and learn from) their mistakes. Interactivity outside the classroom is also an important consideration to ensure that students can continue learning at their own pace.
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