Health Literacy Online is a guide to simplify the user experience. This research-based guide help build intuitive health websites that are easy to access and understand for users.
Type of Material:
Development Tool
Recommended Uses:
This material can supplement in-class texts.
Self-paced learning.
Acts as a guidebook for individuals or organizations involved in creating or updating health-related websites or digital tools.
Technical Requirements:
Internet access
Web browser
Identify Major Learning Goals:
After engaging with the site, users will be able to:
Explain decoding challenging words.
Describe three problems users with limited literacy skills have with understanding navigation.
State three reasons a learner might be motivated to learn the material you are presenting.
Explain why the most important information should be put first.
Describe why using bullets is good for low health literacy learners.
Explain the navigation process.
Discuss sharing information though multimedia.
Target Student Population:
Professional
Prerequisite Knowledge or Skills:
Basic computer skills
Content Quality
Rating:
Strengths:
The content is accurate, valid, and reliable.
The material presents five learning chapters and a test chapter, which depict reality.
The chapters teach essential factors for all nurses to consider.
They are up to date.
The content is general and is needed for every nurse involved in patient care.
The material excels in clarity, accuracy, flexibility, and depth, making it a valuable resource for anyone seeking to improve health literacy and digital accessibility. Its research-based foundation and practical tools ensure it meets high standards for content quality.
Potential Effectiveness as a Teaching Tool
Rating:
Strengths:
The material is highly effective for teaching and learning, with clear goals, flexible applications, and strong support for conceptual understanding. It provides comprehensive tools and methods to achieve and assess learning outcomes, making it an excellent resource for diverse educational
These chapters use an introduction, conclusion, and a test chapter to facilitate learning.
The material is presented with clarity, focus, and organization.
This material is concise enough not to be overwhelming for learners.
The subject matter is a good supplement for nurses.
Ease of Use for Both Students and Faculty
Rating:
Strengths:
This material excels in ease of use, offering a clear and accessible layout, robust functionality, and strong accessibility features. Its navigation and usability are excellent, making it suitable for a wide range of users, including those with disabilities.
New terms are defined and explained.
Text is selectable
Headings are set for screen readers to read
The material is easy to navigate.
Creative Commons:
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