Feature
Do our animations fulfill this feature?
(i). Giving explanations/ remark next to the image
Yes, there are labels next to the objects in the animations.
(ii). Providing narration to the animation simultaneously
The animations are narrated (learners can alternatively choose to mute narrations).
(iii). Eliminate extraneous words, pictures and sounds
Yes, the animations are concise.
(iv). Animation with narration is better than animation with words
Yes, narrations are provided.
(v). Animation with narration only is better than animation with narration and words
Words are considered to be necessary as the scripts contain key terms students need to know. The scripts of the narrations are also displayed concurrently as captions on the screen. The design is to suit students with different learning preferences and abilities.
(vi). Allowing students to have prerequisite knowledge about the objects
Difficult terms are further explained in glossaries. Students can pause the animation at a point of difficulty and check for more explanations of the key terms.
(vii). Telling students the summary
Students are also given a sense about how the current step being viewed is situated in the overall model through a timeline represented concurrently on the screen. It is thought this design assists in understanding of the whole issue at hand.
(viii). Present the words in conversational style
Effort has been paid to use easy English.
(ix). Using pictures and words are better than words alone
Yes.