Navigation
Navigation refers to moving around on a device. This might be clicking or tapping buttons and menus, or using simple finger gestures to open features or go to different parts of an app or website.
It is essential to understand the actions and symbols in order to get tasks done. Understanding these actions and symbols helps us problem solve to reach our goals.
Sometimes there are multiple ways to accomplish a task. By practicing to navigate a digital device, we grow our confidence and have more options to work with.
Navigation: Parts of a Window
Training our eye to “read” a window and identify the parts, establishes visual control and reduces the “too much information” overload.
Navigation Strategies: Cues & Clues
There are some generic, simple strategies for navigating digital devices, that can be applied to various devices instead of memorizing task-based steps.