Instructional Design
Enhance Documents with block styling options – 3900.125
Impact: Instructors
Updated Help Topic: Create Documents
Idea Exchange ID: LEARNU-I-5171
Instructors
We added block styling to Documents, giving instructors new ways to enhance visual appeal and guide student attention. The styling options feature both color and icons. The style options include:
- Question
- Tip
- Key points
- Next steps
Image 1. Instructors can select styling options from a dropdown menu that appears in Edit mode on all block types.
This update helps instructors create more engaging content.
Best practices for using Block Styling
Use Styling Purposefully
- Apply block styles to add visual interest, organize your content, and guide students through key ideas, actions, or reflections.
- Use styles consistently to build familiarity and reduce cognitive load.
- Clearly communicate the purpose of the styles to students to improve usability and accessibility and help all learners understand their significance
Style-Specific Guidance
- Question: Use for prompts or reflective questions. Keep questions concise and open-ended to encourage critical thinking.
- Tip: Use for tips, insights, or helpful suggestions. Ensure tips are actionable and relevant to the content.
- Key points: Use to highlight key points or essential facts. Keep these blocks brief and focused to reinforce retention.
- Next steps: Use for next steps or instructions. Present steps in a clear, logical order and consider using numbered lists for clarity.
Administrators
Availability: Available for all Ultra courses.
Activation: None needed.
Configuration: None needed.