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    Designing Instructional Materials
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    1. taylordaggett 18 Feb 2026
      However, sans-serif fonts are recommended for people with visual and other disabilities (Kitchel, 2011/2019), and research suggests these fonts might increase comprehension as well as readability for people with certain disabilities (Wilson & Read, 2016)

      This is an important reminder that even small design choices, such as font type, can significantly impact the accessibility of materials for students with disabilities. In my future classroom, I want to be mindful of formatting so all students can read comfortably.

    2. taylordaggett 18 Feb 2026
      Learning happens when people can identify and access the important information in a lesson, process that information, and relate it to their prior knowledge. Good design can facilitate active processing.

      I like the emphasis on connecting new information to prior knowledge. This makes me think about how important it is to start lessons by asking what students already know or have experienced.

    3. taylordaggett 18 Feb 2026
      Perhaps the most important thing to consider when delivering information in multiple formats simultaneously is cognitive load, or the strain on learners as they try to hold information in memory while also trying to process new information.

      This makes me think about how easily students can get overwhelmed if we present too much at once. In my future classroom, I want to be intentional about not combining too many directions, visuals, and sounds all at the same time.

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