Teaching Tip: Get to the point using animated GIFs

October 31, 2016

Marissa Carl

Is it possible to distill instructions to mere seconds with an animated GIF? As an alternative to long-form methods of delivering tutorial-type instruction, an animated GIF can illustrate concepts quickly and succinctly. Explore examples of how GIFs are being used for instruction and discover tools you can use to make your own in this week's Teaching Tip. Read more.

Native American land in the contiguous 48 states from 1784 to today.
Native American land in the contiguous 48 states from 1784 to today.


— Teaching Tip by Christen Bouffard, UAF eLearning instructional designer, adjunct faculty and Google for Education certified trainer.