Rapid eLearning

MARCH 13, 2012

I read this interesting article the other day about how Google’s designers changed the look and feel of their products. It reminded me a lot of what we have to do when building elearning courses and it’s in line with many questions I get about elearning design during my workshops. Use White Space in Graphic Design.

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Rapid eLearning

JULY 25, 2017

The challenge is that graphic design and visual communication are their own fields and it’s hard enough to be a good instructional designer let alone a good graphic artist. So in this post, we’ll review some common visual design mistakes that are easily fixed. Visual Design Mistake 2: Not Sure Where to Focus.

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Rapid eLearning

JULY 10, 2012

A common frustration for many rapid elearning developers is wanting to build elearning courses that look good but not having the graphic design expertise or resources to make it happen. It’s a trick I share in many of my workshops. In a previous post we reviewed how to design an elearning course on a budget. Design elements.

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Rapid eLearning

SEPTEMBER 4, 2012

Included with the PowerPoint file is a matching Articulate Quizmaker template customized with a matching color scheme. The Glassy Blue template is designed around a series of click and reveal tabs. This template is designed using the PowerPoint design theme colors. Download the Articulate Storyline template.

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Rapid eLearning

NOVEMBER 17, 2014

I’ve just finished a number of workshops and capped it off with a session at Devlearn. At a workshop in Portland, Mike went outside and shot some video with his smart phone and then built this quick demo to show easy it is to build interactive video courses. I am starting to do some Articulate-specific events.

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Rapid eLearning

SEPTEMBER 30, 2014

I tried it myself at the workshop in Denver, which you can see below. Create Characters by Using a Flat Design. Create Characters by Customizing the Articulate Characters. Many of you use the Articulate software. E-Learning Jobs: Training, elearning, and instructional design jobs. Upcoming Events & Workshops.

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Rapid eLearning

AUGUST 14, 2012

The template isn’t a replacement for analyzing the appropriate design needs for your course, but if you do determine that this type of template is appropriate, it’s a good head start, especially for those who have no graphic design expertise or access to graphic design resources. September 27: Boston, MA ( ADAPT ).

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Rapid eLearning

JUNE 12, 2012

The guiding principle for rapid elearning design is to be intentional. You don’t want existing content to dictate the design of your course. Getting to Intentional Design. And it has some visual design that usually comes from a template with specific colors, schemes, and fonts. Be Intentional about the Course Design.

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Rapid eLearning

AUGUST 28, 2012

When building courses, many of you are in the role of instructional designer AND graphic designer. This can be a challenge when you don’t have the graphic design skills. An easy way to get around that is to look for places in your organization where they’ve hired graphic designers. September 27: Boston, MA ( ADAPT ).

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Rapid eLearning

APRIL 1, 2012

An E-Learning Heroes Roadshow workshop where we’ll look at ways to build elearning courses and learn some great PowerPoint tips. Join me for the free Articulate jam session on April 11. Rapid elearning workshop. The first half we’ll look at some basic course design and in the second half we’ll learn to build interactive content.

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Rapid eLearning

APRIL 17, 2012

One of the topics we cover in the elearning workshops is how to quickly create templates to help move the elearning courses out of that PowerPoint look. At a previous workshop someone wanted to see how this was done so we created one quickly in class. As a habit, I like to review website designs for ideas. Upcoming Events.

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Rapid eLearning

MAY 15, 2012

So that level of interactivity wasn’t even a consideration in course design. Does it mean that I am a better instructional designer? And that only creates more opportunity for my course design. I see the tools used in various industries for more than course design. Not necessarily. And that’s good. A Tool’s Just a Tool.

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Rapid eLearning

JUNE 20, 2017

At a recent workshop, we reviewed some of the essentials of interactive e-learning. Basic Course Design. We discussed this in the post on what every new instructional designer should know. It’s important to step away from info-centric design and step towards learner-centric design. Articulate Roadshows.

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Rapid eLearning

JULY 26, 2016

As you know, the Articulate community regularly shares all sorts of free downloads. Connect with your peers in the Toronto area and learn all sorts of tips & tricks in this fun community-based workshop. July 26 & 27 (Boston, MA). Here’s a great job board for elearning, instructional design, and training jobs.

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Rapid eLearning

JUNE 5, 2012

And often they’re given little latitude in how the courses are designed. Teach instructional design students and tired of assigning projects that have a 2 week shelf life? Two sessions: Become a Rapid E-Learning Pro and Create Interactive & Engaging E-Learning with Articulate Storyline. Learn to Use Articulate Storyline.

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Rapid eLearning

MAY 2, 2017

At all the workshops I always state how important it is to save work. Of course, if you use Storyline, you don’t really need this because there’s an AutoRecovery feature built into Articulate Storyline. Articulate Roadshows. Boston: July 18 & 19. AutoSaver is a free application that autosaves files.

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Rapid eLearning

MAY 30, 2017

I use it for workshops if I have a list of links and resources and want to quickly pull together a shareable link. Articulate Roadshows. Boston: July 18 & 19. Here’s a great job board for elearning, instructional design, and training jobs. This a neat solution that comes in handy for a few things. May 22-24 (Atlanta).

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Rapid eLearning

MARCH 20, 2012

Someone did the instructional design, someone else worked on graphics, and then we had a programmer who built the courses in Authorware or some other application. Instructional design. Visual design. Experience design. This is a combination of user interface design and graphic design. Free tutorials.

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Rapid eLearning

MAY 29, 2012

When you first start building courses they help with developing a consistent design and course structure. Ideally, each course that you build dictates a unique design. My first inclination is to look for a clean design with lots of open space so I have room to add my own content. Learn to Use Articulate Storyline.

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Rapid eLearning

MARCH 29, 2016

Interactive Video Made Easy in Articulate Storyline. Learn all sorts of tips & tricks in this fun community-based workshop. July 26 & 27 (Boston, MA). Learn all sorts of tips & tricks in this fun community-based workshop. Learn all sorts of tips & tricks in this fun community-based workshop.

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Rapid eLearning

APRIL 12, 2016

Interactive Video Made Easy in Articulate Storyline. Fun Storyline Workshop with Articulate's Trina Rimmer. Learn all sorts of tips & tricks in this fun community-based workshop. July 26 & 27 (Boston, MA). Learn all sorts of tips & tricks in this fun community-based workshop. Register here.

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Rapid eLearning

APRIL 26, 2016

Here’s a bonus tip on how to edit the illustrated characters that come with Articulate software. You have a great image, but all you have is the bitmap version or it (and you’re not that great of a graphic designer). Interactive Video Made Easy in Articulate Storyline. Fun Storyline Workshops. Register here.

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Rapid eLearning

JULY 5, 2016

Design a Workspace. Connect with your peers in the Toronto area and learn all sorts of tips & tricks in this fun community-based workshop. July 26 & 27 (Boston, MA). Connect with your peers in the northeast and learn all sorts of tips & tricks in this fun community-based workshop. Drag and Drop Assessment.

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Rapid eLearning

MAY 22, 2012

When you challenge that approach to the course design, usually someone will whip out “the law says…” card. I’ve gotten a lot of requests for Storyline workshops. This is the annual Articulate users’ conference hosted by the University of Leeds. It’s a great way to connect with other Articulate users. Upcoming Events.

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Rapid eLearning

SEPTEMBER 18, 2012

If you’re interested in a workshop in your area, have your local ISPI or ASTD chapter contact me. September 27: Boston, MA ( ADAPT ). Two workshops: Rapid E-Learning (AM) & Build Interactive E-Learning (PM). Rapid E-Learning Workshop. Great price for an all day workshop. Rapid E-Learning Design Workshop.

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Rapid eLearning

MAY 24, 2016

Here are some things that work for an elearning template: Avatar : the circled avatar is a common design treatment. Header bar : again, another common design treatment. The template is also connected to the design color themes and font themes for easy editing. July 26 & 27 (Boston, MA). PowerPoint Tutorials.

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Rapid eLearning

JUNE 21, 2016

The software is designed to give you a very specific output. This is great because you don’t have to be a programmer or designer to use the tools. The programming and design is all done by the software. But you don’t have to make any design decisions. Another good example of a form-based tool is Articulate Engage.

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Rapid eLearning

APRIL 25, 2017

Whenever I hire an instructional designer, I’m more inclined to review their portfolio rather than a resume that documents their experience and education. An instructional design degree is great (maybe) but to me, the proof is in the pudding. Instructional design. Visual and graphic design. Articulate Roadshows.

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Rapid eLearning

AUGUST 2, 2016

Connect with your peers in the Toronto area and learn all sorts of tips & tricks in this fun community-based workshop. July 26 & 27 (Boston, MA). Connect with your peers in the northeast and learn all sorts of tips & tricks in this fun community-based workshop. Register here. August 3 & 4 (Seattle, WA).

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AXIOM Learning Solutions

OCTOBER 18, 2018

If you’re looking for customized solutions that are designed with you and for you, we can make it happen. We can discuss needs analysis, curriculum design, eLearning, LMS implementation and more. Using Articulate Rise to Build a Responsive Microlearning Curriculum Oct. Layering Captivate Advanced Actions and States Oct.

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Rapid eLearning

JUNE 14, 2016

When I facilitate elearning workshops I routinely show the examples created for the community’s weekly elearning challenges. I met Joanna Kurpiewska a few years ago at a workshop in London. Connect with your peers in the Toronto area and learn all sorts of tips & tricks in this fun community-based workshop.

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Rapid eLearning

JULY 12, 2016

Connect with your peers in the Toronto area and learn all sorts of tips & tricks in this fun community-based workshop. July 26 & 27 (Boston, MA). Connect with your peers in the northeast and learn all sorts of tips & tricks in this fun community-based workshop. Register here. August 3 & 4 (Seattle, WA).

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Rapid eLearning

APRIL 19, 2016

Interactive Video Made Easy in Articulate Storyline. Fun Storyline Workshop with Articulate's Trina Rimmer. Learn all sorts of tips & tricks in this fun community-based workshop. July 26 & 27 (Boston, MA). Learn all sorts of tips & tricks in this fun community-based workshop. Register here.

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Learning Visions

FEBRUARY 23, 2007

Cammy Beans Learning Visions Musings on eLearning, instructional design and other training stuff. I started off reading Clive Shepherds recap of a workshop he attended with Dr. Itiel Doror of Southampton University (UK). So much of this information is new to me, in spite of having been "doing" instructional design for so long.I

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Learning Visions

MARCH 6, 2007

Cammy Beans Learning Visions Musings on eLearning, instructional design and other training stuff. The seminar or workshop. Best of Learning Visions Essential Reading for Instructional Designers The Corporate Moodle: A Tipping Point? Tuesday, March 06, 2007 Informal/DIY Learning: Montessori School for Adults? Take the Survey!

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Learning Visions

JANUARY 23, 2009

Cammy Beans Learning Visions Musings on eLearning, instructional design and other training stuff. Training and instructional design require no special skills or competencies. Information presentation is sufficient as a training design. Bad learning designs are thought to be good learning designs.

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Learning Visions

FEBRUARY 6, 2009

Cammy Beans Learning Visions Musings on eLearning, instructional design and other training stuff. Roy and Will have been teaching a one-day workshop on measurement. Underlying business needs are clearly articulated. If you define success up front, it makes it easier to be successful in your design. Must be built in.

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