Hi Scott,
Here are my thoughts -
https://www.screencast.com/t/HGdBuqbMugu
A Motion Path should work, but I personally don't like them very much, unless it's for just some visual animation (moving images or shapes for effect). If it's an important object (like a button), I prefer to move the object to designated coordinates, or move it on top of a "placeholder" object. Sometimes you need a Motion Path, though.
Hope that helps, and let us know if you have any follow up questions!
- Nav