Abstract

Describes the relationship of the textbook author to its illustrator and proposes that either the educational technologist, the author, or the designer begin to systematically consider illustrative strategies which will enhance learning. The attentional, explicative, and retentional roles of illustrations and the need to coordinate them are discussed. (RAO)

Citation

Duchastel, P.C. (1978). Illustrating Instructional Texts. Educational Technology, 18(11), 36-39. Retrieved August 10, 2024 from https://www.learntechlib.org/p/163860/.

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Keywords

• Design Requirements
• Illustrations
• instructional materials
• Photographs
• Textbook Preparation
• Textbooks