Module 2: Formatting Techniques for Readability

Welcome to Module 2. In this module, you’ll learn how to create materials that are easy to read and accessible for people with dyslexia. We will cover typography, color and contrast, and layout strategies to enhance readability and support dyslexic learners.

Learning objectives:

• Identify key principles of typography, color, contrast, and layout that support dyslexic learners.
• Explain why specific typography and layout choices enhance readability for individuals with dyslexia.
• Implement typography, color, and contrast strategies in creating educational materials.

Further Reading

5 Formatting Tips for Creating Dyslexia-Friendly E-Learning – E-Learning Heroes (articulate.com) Does a specialist typeface affect how fluently children with and without dyslexia process letters, words, and passages? – PMC www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov The modality and redundancy effects in multimedia learning in children with dyslexia – PMC – www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov