The 5 Stage Model to plan graphics

  1. Define the instructional goal

Inform

Motivate

  1. Determine the context

Build near-transfer skills

Build far-transfer skills

Classroom, Self-study

Book or computer

Novice, Advanced, Mixed

  1. Design the visual approach

Graphic requirements of content

Text or visual dominat

Determine the image

  1. Identify the communication function needed to match content type

organizational visuals

explanatory visuals

Transformational visuals for process

concepts and facts

Layout and interface

Budget

click to edit

click to edit

click to edit

5.Apply principles of psychological instructional events

apply attention and cognitive principles

apply mental model principles

Awaken prior knowledge

transfer principles

Clark, R. C., & Lyons, C. (2010). Graphics for learning : Proven guidelines for planning, designing, and evaluating visuals in training materials. Center for Creative Leadership.