This format provides necessary white space in addition to the structural or organizational format. A combination of words and pictures can be very effective. Use a limited number of words plus pictures to emphasize points. These general guidelines are meant to be the base from which we begin to design materials for use with ITV courses. They may need to be modified slightly or be more specific as each of the following formats are discussed.
Dot matrix is undesirable, and most ink jet printers have a fuzzy edge surrounding each letter.
It is best to use the laser printer, then, rather than start with a poorer quality original. Since students at a distance as well as on-premise students will be viewing the transparency, it is critical to use a font size which is large enough to be seen. The smallest recommended font is 24, with 36 being the more desirable. Contrasting colors are critical. It is advisable to experiment with different color combinations and ITV systems because not all of the systems are alike.