Research pertaining to the effects of Screen Design upon learning is scarce. Many recommendations point out the need for “using blank space,” “being consistent” in the presentation, “preventing clutter,” and “avoiding scroll,” which are subject to interpretation. This article deals with practical recommendations applicable to all CM lessons. They are the use of external structure of knowledge, capital versus lower case, screen page as a unit, and margins. Figures are provided for each recommendation.
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