internet and email Basics
[instructional Infographic plan]
This computer literacy infographic design focuses on upskilling workers with minimal computer experience by teaching fundamental skills such as internet browsing and email usage. Using a micro-learning approach, the design delivers concise, step-by-step lessons that build understanding through visual learning. Each infographic is crafted with clear instructional design principles, ensuring information is accessible, engaging, and easy to follow. This method empowers learners to develop essential digital skills in a practical, approachable format.
Format
This deliverable is a part of the blended learning experience for Project 3. Therefore it will be implemented in Project 3's roll-out plan. The main format utilized for instruction is :
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infographics
software
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Microsoft Powerpoint
Adult workers enter the course with low computer literacy. therefore the goal of the microlearning experience is to understand basic internet browsing and email usage. Additionally, employees should perform tasks such as searching for information and sending/receiving emails.
LEARNing goal
LEARNing objectives
Identify key components of a web browser and search for information on the internet.
This objective is key for the most basic awareness using the browser purposefully and confidently.
Compose, send, and reply to an email using basic email functions.
This objective addresses an employee's access to crucial and timely information. Additionally, email is one of the most common forms of communication and provides an opportunity for employees to reach clients, managers, and external collaborators in a professional manner.
content chunking
LO 1: Learn how to navigate a browser
Visual elements to include will be showing browser layout with key buttons highlighted. These will consist of back button, forward button, url bar and tabs.
Text elements to include how to open a browser and using a search engine.
LO 2: Learn How to create, send, and reply to emails.
Visual elements to include anatomy of an email interface. These will consist of inbox, compose button, subject line, send, and attachment button.
Text elements to include how to compose an email, and sending to multiple recipients.
visual design
of infographics
The infographics will avoid clutter and focus on key visuals, using icons to depict browser, email, and security features. This will help reduce cognitive overload.
Colors used will follow project graphic standards for consistency. Color coding will be used to highlight important functions for easy identification. Green for correct actions and red for warnings.
The design will utilize numbered steps with visual callouts to guide learners logically through each action.
The design will utilize universally regonized icons and simple illustrations to make the content inviting without overwhelming the user.
SELF-DIRECTED LEARNING
Adults prefer to take responsibility for their own learning, exploring materials at their own pace.Therefore infographics present information in a manageable format that allows learners to engage with one topic at a time.
Relevance
+ Practical Application
Adults need to see the relevance of what they are learning, therefore the learning should have immediate application. The topics covered with the infographics are directly related work tasks.
Immediate Feedback and reinforcement
Adults benefit from feedback and reinforcement as they learn. While an infographic is not interactive in nature, its structure supports immediate reinforcement. By breaking the infographic into concrete tasks, learners recieve intrinsic reinforcement by completing each task.
problem-solving approach
Adults are motivated to learn when solving realife problems. Each section of the infographic is designed to address specific problems adults face in the workplace. The content is not abstract but ties directly to workplace scenarios they encounter daily.
adult learning Theory
