In multimedia learning, this is the signaling or cueing principle.

It helps to ensure that people understand the intended message and it adds efficiency to the visual communication. A person may dwell on the wrong information for an extended time or become overwhelmed with too much information, not knowing where to look.ĭirecting the eyes to the important message is one of the essential techniques of learning design. Without purposefully using visual cues, you may unintentionally confuse your audience.

When you design or create an informative graphic, do you help the viewer quickly understand it? Do you purposefully direct the viewers’ eyes to the elements that are most meaningful? This is important when you use visual cues for learning.