A brief description of the purpose of my multimedia learning object
The multimedia object I chose for this assignment is to update or enhance an infographic regarding plagiarism detection tools that I made for another class. Plagiarism is considered intellectual theft. Plagiarism can take numerous forms, ranging from intentional cheating to inadvertently copying from a source without acknowledgment. As a result, if someone incorporates another person’s words or ideas in their work, they must disclose where they got from. Plagiarism detection tools are used to capture those who do this[1]. Plagiarism detection techniques are particularly important in education since they ensure that students do not copy or steal the work of others. After viewing the infographic, learners will understand what plagiarism detection tools are, how they are utilized in education, and what their benefits and limitations are.
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Applying Mayer’s Principles of Multimedia
I used the Coherence Principle by eliminating unneeded, distracting contents such as icons and shapes, the Signaling Principle by using contrasting colours to call attention to the information, the Spatial Contiguity Principle by ensuring that relevant text and visuals are situated close to one another, and the Segmenting Principle by adding audio about the infographic that provide learners with more control over their learnings[2]. Before learning about these principles, I did know what I was doing, because I was using too many colours, icons, shapes and texts.
promising practices for infographic design
The following are some of the features of promising practises for infographic design that I implemented into my design to make it better: I kept the colour scheme minimal, adhering to three to four colours, using the same design style throughout, leaving as much white space as possible, using the fewest essential fonts, and remembering that size counts[3].
Applying Inclusive Design
I have not considered inclusive design when I was creating the original infographic but when I was redesigning the infographic, I kept in mind that people come from diverse backgrounds and have varied skills, therefore I took elements like accessibility into account. To minimize confusion, I utilized a consistent font size throughout the design. I also selected specific colours that contrasted with one another to bring the viewer’s attention to the design’s essential components. In addition, for greater accessibility, I have included a voice version of the transcript.
Other design principles
I emphasized on alignment to ensure that the elements of my design were linked and precisely positioned. I used repetition efficiently, for example, to unify the design and overall look, I regularly used the same colours, fonts, and font sizes. By reviewing the fundamentals of colour theory, I was able to make the colours as supportive of the design as feasible.
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