Cues such as size, position, style, and color may direct attention but may not significantly aid learning. In the context of learning to read, illustrations are not very helpful. When teaching the concept of the earth's rotation, a dynamic visual is more effective than a static one because motion is a critical attribute. When teaching a psychomotor skill such as juggling, an animation demonstrating the skill is more effective than written procedures alone. Dynamic Visuals Research on the effects of dynamic visuals on knowledge acquisition are limited.
Animation can signficantly aid the learning of a procedural task.
Animation used to enhance the realism of a presentation does not have a significant effect on learning. Perhaps the most important tip to remember when designing instruction is to consider the effect of visuals on knowledge acquisition.