How often do you read a long scrolling page on a computer? Most people scan information that they can digest quickly in order to process the main points. If they want to read, study, and remember more comprehensive information, they will print it out. Therefore, I recommend that you prepare lectures in two forms for both purposes. Slides are easy to scan, and the outline format offers effortless navigation between slides. However, if you intend to supplement your lectures with notes, prepare a version that can be downloaded in its entire form. In this lecture, this was accomplished by converting a word document that contains all of the notes in sequence into an HTML document. This action increases the usability of the lecture.

Have you ever talked to your computer? It is not uncommon. People like to develop a personal relationship with their computers and the online world "out there." When developing your lectures, talk to your audience. Imagine having a conversation with them - anticipate their responses. It minimizes the distance users feel when they read your web materials.

One of the greatest concerns with computer-based learning is the effect on memory. Not only is your perception affected by the parameters of the monitor in front of you, but you need to remember information from the screens that you have read earlier. Chunk your information into meaningful segments and eliminate wordiness. Minimize scrolling, and include a lot of white space so users have an easy time spotting key points or issues.