Design and Validation of an Aesthetic Model for E-Learning with Emphasis on User Experience and Sense of Presence | ||
| فناوری های آموزشی در یادگیری | ||
| Article 6, Volume 8, Issue 28, June 2025, Pages 139-175 PDF (2.32 M) | ||
| Document Type: Research Paper | ||
| DOI: 10.22054/jti.2025.1815.1502 | ||
| Authors | ||
| narjeskhatoon oveici* 1; Saeed Pourroostaei Ardakani2; Khadige Aliabadi3; Mohamadreza NiliAhmadabadi3; Zahra Jamebozorg3 | ||
| 1Faculty member at Allameh Tabataba'i University | ||
| 2Senior lecturer,Computer Science University of Lincoln,Lincoln,UK | ||
| 3Associate Professor, Educational Technology Dept., Allameh Tabataba’i University, Tehran, Iran. | ||
| Abstract | ||
| With the increasing expansion of e-learning, the importance of aesthetics and visual design in creating effective, engaging, and enjoyable learning experiences is felt more than ever. While numerous studies have examined the technical and content-related components of e-learning, the direct application of these concepts in the context of e-learning has received less attention. One of the main reasons for this gap is the lack of clear and practical definitions of aesthetics and the necessary awareness in this area.This research aims to clarify the concepts and processes of using visual aesthetics to enhance the e-learning experience through broad research methods. A literature review in this field indicates that visual aesthetics in e-learning refers to a set of design principles aimed at creating effective interaction between the user and the system, facilitating the learning process.The findings of this research show that appropriate choices of colors, fonts, images, and layout of visual elements in content design, user interface, and e-learning environments can creatively impact not only visual appeal but also significantly influence cognitive, emotional, and motivational aspects of learning. The results of this research can serve as guidance for designers of e-learning environments. With the increasing expansion of e-learning, the importance of aesthetics and visual design in creating effective, engaging, and enjoyable learning experiences is felt more than ever. While numerous studies have examined the technical and content-related components of e-learning, the direct application of these concepts in the context of e-learning has received less attention. One of the main reasons for this gap is the lack of clear and practical definitions of aesthetics and the necessary awareness in this area.This research aims to clarify the concepts and processes of using visual aesthetics to enhance the e-learning experience through broad research methods. A literature review in this field indicates that visual aesthetics in e-learning refers to a set of design principles aimed at creating effective interaction between the user and the system, facilitating the learning process.The findings of this research show that appropriate choices of colors, fonts, images, and layout of visual elements in content design, user interface, and e-learning environments can creatively impact not only visual appeal but also significantly influence cognitive, emotional, and motivational aspects of learning. The results of this research can serve as guidance for designers of e-learning environments. | ||
| Keywords | ||
| Aesthetics; E-Learning; User Experience; Sense of Presence | ||
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