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The visual is a dominant mode of information retrieval and understanding however, the focus on the visual dimension of Technology Enhanced Learning (TEL) is still quite weak in relation to its predominant focus on usability. To accommodate the future needs of the visual learner, designers of e-learning environments should advance the current attention on usability and functionality to include aesthetics, the visual and the affective. The challenge lies in finding a way to fully address the needs of the visual learner. This paper explores the role of visual aesthetics in improving engagement in online learning. Citation Carroll, F., & Kop, R. (2016). Colouring the gaps in learning design: Aesthetics and the visual in learning. International Journal of Distance Education Technologies, 14(1), 92-103. https://doi.org/10.4018/IJDET.2016010106 Journal Article Type Article Acceptance Date Jan 1, 2016 Publication Date Jan 1, 2016 Journal International Journal of Distance Education Technologies Print ISSN 1539-3100 Electronic ISSN 1539-3119 Publisher IGI Global Peer Reviewed Peer Reviewed Volume 14 Issue 1 Pages 92-103 DOI https://doi.org/10.4018/IJDET.2016010106 Keywords aesthetics, colour, engagement, technology enhanced learning, visual learning Public URL https://uwe-repository.worktribe.com/output/915682 Publisher URL http://dx.doi.org/10.4018/IJDET.2016010106 Additional Information Additional Information : This paper appears in International Journal of Distance Education Technologies authored by Fiona Carroll and Rita Kop. Copyright 2008, IGI Global, www.igi-global.com. Posted by permission of the publisher. 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