When used properly, technology and education can combine to create a smooth experience that serves to promote comprehension of concepts taught. However, there are a few things that should be considered when creating an educational course using the help of technology.
For example, online courses are becoming increasingly common. One of their many benefits is that they usually allow a user to log in and out of the content at their own pace without having to stay at the computer to do their work for a predefined amount of time. Since so many users choose to digest their learning in this way, it is important to build technology that can automatically save the user’s work, and also remember where they left off when they log back in again.
Navigation is important, too. Ideally, most users want to be able to obtain the content they need quickly without being distracted by content that may not apply to their situation. Therefore, when choosing to use technology for educational purposes, make sure that your users can clearly understand which content is required information, as well as if there is any material that can be skipped over as an optional exercise.
Finally, most users also want to know the status of their progress. You can help them with this goal by using indicators such as page numbers, or a colored progress bar that serves as a visual reminder of how far a user has come and how much more is left before completion will be earned.
