Rapid eLearning

AUGUST 4, 2020

It never fails that after building an e-learning course in Storyline, someone asks if they can get a PowerPoint version of the course. Today, we’ll look at a simple way to convert what you created in Storyline and make it a PowerPoint file. PowerPoint and Storyline are Different Applications. They aren’t.

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The Logical Blog by IconLogic

FEBRUARY 9, 2018

a plan to create an awesome PowerPoint presentation about, among other emotions, anger. PowerPoint won’t allow you to adjust the transparency of a photo so you'll need to scrap that plan. For the image at the beginning of this article, I inserted a rectangle. by AJ Walther, COTP. You have a plan. Friend, I just knew. 

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Brilliant Teams

NOVEMBER 24, 2023

Convert PowerPoint to eLearning for Maximum Impact In a world where information is abundant, engaging and effective training methods are crucial. If you’ve been relying on traditional PowerPoint presentations, it’s time to take your training to the next level by converting them into dynamic eLearning modules.

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The Logical Blog by IconLogic

JUNE 19, 2019

Nine years ago I wrote some articles about the  Shape Union  and  Shape Subtract  tools, but, friends, it’s been a while.   If you’re using PowerPoint 365, you have access to a limited (but decent) selection of icons by choosing Insert > Icons from the ribbon.

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BrightCarbon

NOVEMBER 13, 2020

Once upon a time, on desktops far, far away, there was PowerPoint for Windows and something very very different for Mac… If you remember PowerPoint:mac 2011, you might still have recurring nightmares about the amount of effort it took to create presentations. PowerPoint for Windows. PowerPoint for Mac. The user brain.

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Brilliant Teams

AUGUST 27, 2023

Converting PowerPoint to Online Training: Creating Impactful eLearning - Introduction Discover the art of transforming static presentations with our comprehensive guide on converting PowerPoint to online training. Steps to Convert PowerPoint to eLearning 2.1 Let’s delve in! Are you looking for eLearning Solutions?

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Brilliant Teams

AUGUST 23, 2023

Boost Engagement: How to Convert PowerPoint Presentations to eLearning - Introduction Learn how to boost engagement by converting PowerPoint presentations to eLearning. The ability to convert traditional PowerPoint presentations into interactive eLearning modules is a game-changer for educators and businesses alike.

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Brilliant Teams

AUGUST 11, 2023

PowerPoint to eLearning: Step-by-Step Conversion Walkthrough - Introduction Learn how to convert your PowerPoint to eLearning content with this comprehensive step-by-step guide. PowerPoint presentations, on the other hand, have been a staple for presenting information in various settings.

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BrightCarbon

MAY 6, 2020

Have you ever noticed the PowerPoint icons that show up on your desktop or inside Windows File Explorer? Sometimes the default application icon is shown and sometimes you see a PowerPoint preview thumbnail of a slide from your presentation. Default PowerPoint application icons. Open your presentation in PowerPoint.

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Thinkdom

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Here are a few widely used tools & resources that can help you make Rapid eLearning content development a breeze. ,, Adobe Captivate : Adobe Captivate offers robust multimedia capabilities, making it ideal for creating visually rich and interactive eLearning courses. ,, Adobe Creative Cloud : Adobe offers a suite of powerful tools, including (..)

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The Logical Blog by IconLogic

SEPTEMBER 7, 2014

by AJ Walther      A few weeks ago I presented a  Character Challenge  and asked readers to send in their PowerPoint-created eLearning characters.   If you love AJ's articles, you'll love her  Optimizing PowerPoint Design for eLearning & Presentations   mini course.

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The Logical Blog by IconLogic

AUGUST 24, 2014

by AJ Walther    In my three-hour mini session on  Optimizing PowerPoint for eLearning and Design , I discuss how to create your own eLearning characters using PowerPoint. I was not alone in creating my own PowerPoint eLearning characters! Create your own character in PowerPoint and  send it to me.

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BrightCarbon

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

Let me guide you through some of the steps you can take to keep your content secure including restricting UI, locking objects and password protecting your PowerPoint files. This article explains exactly how and why to use this approach, and explores other file protection options. How to password protect PowerPoint files.

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LearnDash

JULY 12, 2016

One of the reasons Articulate became so popular was because it piggy-backed of (still popular) Microsoft PowerPoint. Many people knew how to use PowerPoint so adding some elearning functionality was genius. Suddenly anyone who was good with PowerPoint had the ability to create robust elearning courses – no coding necessary!

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The Logical Blog by IconLogic

SEPTEMBER 12, 2014

by AJ Walther      A few weeks ago I presented the  Character Challenge  and asked readers to send in their PowerPoint-created eLearning characters.   If you love AJ's articles, you'll love her  Optimizing PowerPoint Design for eLearning & Presentations   mini course.

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The Logical Blog by IconLogic

FEBRUARY 9, 2018

a plan to create an awesome PowerPoint presentation about, among other emotions, anger. PowerPoint won’t allow you to adjust the transparency of a photo so you'll need to scrap that plan. For the image at the beginning of this article, I inserted a rectangle. by AJ Walther, COTP. You have a plan. Friend, I just knew. 

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The Logical Blog by IconLogic

NOVEMBER 13, 2014

Utilizing PowerPoint's custom Chart Templates might just save you a lot of time. Insert a chart in PowerPoint. PowerPoint will automatically save the chart template where it needs to go.). Microsoft PowerPoint PowerPoint' Do all of those charts need to be formatted to match specific corporate branding?

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The Logical Blog by IconLogic

SEPTEMBER 26, 2014

by AJ Walther      For some PowerPoint projects you may find that you would like to line up elements in a certain way and that having guides on the slide would be useful.   If you love AJ's articles, you'll love her  Optimizing PowerPoint Design for eLearning & Presentations   mini course.

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BrightCarbon

MARCH 4, 2021

Believe it or not, sometimes things go wonky in the world of PowerPoint (gasp!). Learn how to use the Notes Master to print PowerPoint with notes. All you need to do is open the Notes Page for your slide by clicking the View tab in PowerPoint followed by Notes View. The Notes Master is on the left in the screenshot below.

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BrightCarbon

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

She has an expansive breadth of knowledge covering all aspects of presentation creation and delivery, and she’s recognized as one of a handful of Microsoft North America PowerPoint MVPs. All this has culminated in you writing the PowerPoint and presentation theory masterclass book ‘ Microsoft PowerPoint Best Practices, Tips, and Techniques’.

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The Logical Blog by IconLogic

FEBRUARY 27, 2014

by AJ Walther    While browsing  Dave Paradi's PowerPoint Blog  recently, I found how easy it is to create a Proportional Comparison Diagram (allowing viewers to compare numbers using shapes that are sized proportionally). eLearning PowerPoint TechComm Technical Communications Technology training'

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BrightCarbon

FEBRUARY 26, 2019

Adding to your file size means that your presentation is likely to sit on the unfriendly size of email etiquette, but it also means your PowerPoint will run a lot slower (and it may crash – see this article for more on that ). Here are five ways to compress PowerPoint file size for easy emailing and speedy running of your presentation.

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The Logical Blog by IconLogic

AUGUST 25, 2011

I have an update to last week's article on creating new color palettes. Here's how: Open a new PowerPoint presentation. Your current theme will be stated at the bottom of your PowerPoint window. Every time you open PowerPoint, you will now be using your custom theme by default. by AJ George.

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BrightCarbon

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

Underwhelmed by the built-in slide transitions in PowerPoint? PowerPoint has almost 50 transitions to choose from. In our last article on slide transitions in PowerPoint we may have mentioned (once or twice) that the options native to PowerPoint leave something to be desired. Or just completely baffled?

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BrightCarbon

MAY 15, 2019

With a coffee at your side, you’re ready to get back to work on your latest PowerPoint presentation. PowerPoint found a problem with content … ” The sinking realisation that your work may be lost into the depths of the corrupt PowerPoint cyberspace overcomes you. First, click Repair and close the corrupt PowerPoint presentation.

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The Logical Blog by IconLogic

MARCH 2, 2011

  I have written a few articles on how to get online videos (like YouTube) into PowerPoint presentations (links below).   PowerPoint 2007 (with internet).    PowerPoint 2007 (without internet).   PowerPoint 2008 for the Mac.   PowerPoint 2010. by AJ George.

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The Logical Blog by IconLogic

FEBRUARY 19, 2015

by AJ Walther    I've said it a thousand times: when it comes to eLearning (and presentations in general), PowerPoint is not the problem. That being said, I wouldn't let PowerPoint off the hook altogether. Microsoft PowerPoint' Bad design is the problem.   Let's take a look at tables.

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The Logical Blog by IconLogic

SEPTEMBER 9, 2011

Related to last week's article on changing PowerPoint's default color palette , I was asked by a reader if it was possible to set up PowerPoint so that, by default, shapes were drawn without a fill color. PowerPoint will always default to drawing with a fill color. by AJ George.

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The Logical Blog by IconLogic

AUGUST 30, 2012

by AJ George  When you give a PowerPoint presentation live, what you say verbally is more important, probably more interesting, and certainly more fleshed out than the few words or pictures on the slides. You could, of course, record a voiceover in PowerPoint, but maybe you have a cold and your voice isn't up to par.

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BrightCarbon

JUNE 18, 2021

Whether your chronology is short and sweet or more complex, timelines in PowerPoint are a great way to present a series of events in a digestible way. If timelines in PowerPoint are well executed, they can clearly and concisely communicate a complex process or important roadmap. Step 2 – Planning your PowerPoint timeline.

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The Logical Blog by IconLogic

JANUARY 13, 2011

In previous versions of PowerPoint, converting presentations to movies  could be a bit of a laborious task. PowerPoint 2010 has a new feature allowing presentations to quickly and easily be saved directly to.wmv (Windows Media Video) format. Open the presentation within PowerPoint 2010. by AJ George.

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Experiencing eLearning

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

I usually get something from clients to read and review: PowerPoint presentations, policy guidelines, technical documentation, etc. For the example in this post, I received a PowerPoint presentation used in their current training. That’s where reviewing these standard patterns in the article can be really helpful.

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Mike Taylor

JANUARY 6, 2023

In this article, Dr Philippa Hardman explores how to get & stay ahead of the learning design game in a post-AI world. This article from the Buffer blog shares 6 ways AI is already supporting content creation & some of the top tools in the game. Creating Custom Graphics in PowerPoint with Kevin Thorn. Learning Design 3.0.

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Kapp Notes

FEBRUARY 7, 2011

First the gift card companies invent valentines day and then father’s day and now “Say No to PowerPoint&# week which is, I assume, an effort to sell more cards in a time of declining sales. As a Fastcompany short article states: Suffering from PowerPoint fatigue? “Avoiding Death by PowerPoint&#.

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The Logical Blog by IconLogic

OCTOBER 13, 2014

by AJ Walther    While Microsoft PowerPoint's clip art sometimes gets a bad rap, you'll often find a perfect image buried among the clip art gallery. Let's say you find this image in PowerPoint: For your purposes, the image looks nice, is relevant, and using it won't get you judged and/or fired at your office.

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Rapid eLearning

APRIL 9, 2019

Here’s a PowerPoint tip: build your e-learning course graphics in PowerPoint. PowerPoint is great for simple graphic design projects. All of those graphics were built in PowerPoint. All of those graphics were built in PowerPoint. I cover a lot of little PowerPoint tips. 00:00 | Introduction.

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BrightCarbon

NOVEMBER 1, 2019

When Microsoft brought out 3D models support in PowerPoint, we were all a bit excited. There usually comes a point where you want to create your own 3D models in PowerPoint to add that little pinch of excitement to your presentation. The first one is PowerPoint, which you should already have. Go back to PowerPoint.

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