Graphics for the Web
Visual enhancement of learning
has always been a part of the traditional classroom, and the same holds
true for the e-learning environment. The web is a visual medium and
it only makes sense to take advantage of this as much as reasonably
possible when teaching online. However, graphics can either make or
break an online learning experience, depending upon how the graphics
are used. The effective use of graphics may include:
- illustrating what a particular
person, place or object looks like
- illustrating a concept
that is difficult to describe in words (animations can be particularly
useful in this area)
- Using images (both small
in number and size) to give your web pages a sense of graphic identity
and uniformity
The question to keep foremost
in your minds when working with images is "What educational purpose
does this graphic serve?" Once you determine that the graphic(s)
you want to use contributes to the learning experience, then just keep
in mind that the number and size of the graphics can contribute significantly
to the download time of web pages. The tutorials below are designed
to help you with the essentials of creating online graphics for the
Web.
PaintShop Pro (for
PC users)
Photoshop
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