Background Checklist

The following checklists were developed by the Joint ADL Co-Lab for the purpose of evaluating instructional web sites.

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Instructional Designer

1. A solid, consistent, and simple contrast is created between foreground and background.

Yes

No

Not Applicable



2. Bold, highly saturated primary colors are avoided except in regions of maximum emphasis, and even there they are used cautiously.

Yes

No

Not Applicable



3. A pale pastel background is used instead of pure white to eliminate glare.

Yes

No

Not Applicable



4. The following color pairings are used to create a nice contrast: dark blue or black on white; white, yellow, or green on black; white or yellow on blue. While the following color pairings are avoided: yellow on white; blue on black; or yellow on green.

Yes

No

Not Applicable

Web Developer

1. Background file sizes are limited to 20k or LESS.

Yes

No

Not Applicable

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