Rapid eLearning

OCTOBER 11, 2011

In a previous post, I share 15 free display graphics that are commonly seen in elearning courses. Free Chalkboard and Whiteboards. I offered these in a post about a year ago where I showed how to create the display boards and included links to some free fonts that would work well with these displays. The steps are simple.

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Rapid eLearning

AUGUST 14, 2012

Here are some free office-themed templates and assets. Here’s a free PowerPoint template that features 10 layout options and also comes with a Quizmaker file. Office template: download. Overhead desktop template: download. Personnel folder: download. Notebook: download. 3 tabs notebook: download.

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Rapid eLearning

JANUARY 31, 2012

In a previous post, we looked at five free desktop image editors. Here are a couple of additional free desktop applications shared by some blog readers. A challenge with free software is that sometimes your organization isn’t comfortable with you downloading and installing applications that aren’t approved. Louis (ASTD).

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Rapid eLearning

JANUARY 17, 2012

Today we’ll look at five free desktop applications that you can use for basic image editing. But before we explore the free tools, a good budget-friendly option is Photoshop Elements. If you still want to go the free route, here are some good choices for desktop tools. January 25-27: Las Vegas ( ASTD TechKnowledge 2012 ).

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Rapid eLearning

SEPTEMBER 4, 2012

To help you relax and enjoy the last few days of summer, I’ve included a free tab-themed elearning template. Demos & Downloads. You can also download the file that includes a.ppt and.pptx version. Download the PowerPoint & Quizmaker templates. Download the Articulate Storyline template. Sign up now.

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Rapid eLearning

SEPTEMBER 6, 2011

In today’s post, I’ll show you how to build a laptop monitor inspired by the free laptop image file you can get from the psdGraphics site. And at the end of the post you’ll find the original PowerPoint file for you to download and deconstruct. I’m also doing a free Articulate jam session while in town. Below is the tutorial.

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Rapid eLearning

JUNE 14, 2011

If you want the template, you can download it here. Those are also available in the downloads section and work well with this type of template. Feel free to download and use the template as you wish. Tidbits: I’ll be in North Carolina on Thursday doing a free Articulate jam session. Click here to view the demo.

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Rapid eLearning

MAY 31, 2011

Free PowerPoint Template. You can download the template here. Free isn’t always free. Tidbits: Here’s a list of some of my other upcoming speaking events and conferences: June 8: Philadelphia, PA (ASTD)— How to Cultivate Communities of Practice. The conference is open to all. Click here to sign up.

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Rapid eLearning

MARCH 22, 2011

On a side note, you’ll notice that the download links go to the new community site’s download section. I now have a place to put all of the blog downloads so it’ll be easier for you to find resources that I’ve shared in the past. Download rounded speech bubbles here. Download squared speech bubbles here.

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Learning Visions

SEPTEMBER 28, 2011

Go download some free 30 day trials and mess around for a month and create those courses I mentioned above. If you have the budget for it, go to an elearning conference ( DevLearn and ASTD TechKnowledge are two of the biggies, but there are smaller more local conferences that might work for you).

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Rapid eLearning

MAY 29, 2012

Microsoft’s Online Office site is a great resource for free PowerPoint templates. What I Look for in Free Templates. I want a template free to use for commercial use. I can’t stand to find a free resource only to find it’s free for personal use only. 5 Free PowerPoint Templates to Get You Started.

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Rapid eLearning

APRIL 17, 2012

Quick overview of what’s in the free PowerPoint template. If you want to use it, you can download it here. Feel free to share it by clicking on the comments link. This is the annual Articulate users’ conference hosted by Leeds. July 25: Portland, OR (ASTD). July 31: Austin, TX (ASTD). Great price.

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mLearning Revolution

MAY 14, 2012

First impressions: fast downloads, seamless installation and PC/Mac version. e- Great excitement about mLearning at ASTD 2012 International Conference & Exposition. 6- Apps of the week: Wolfenstein 3D (free game) and Zite (personalized magazine). Below is a summary of topics we discussed this week. Send to Kindle.

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Rapid eLearning

AUGUST 3, 2010

Had a great time last week in Indianapolis presenting to the Central Indiana ASTD chapter. So I had time to kill and decided to pull together a free elearning template for the blog readers. Click here to download the PowerPoint files in pptx and ppt versions. Feel free to download it and make your own changes.

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Trivantis

APRIL 19, 2012

Free Trials. Free Trials. Free resources to help you with all learning topics. Lectora User Conference 2014. Your Annual e-Learning Conference. Lectora User Conference Showcase: Jeremy Boles. Currently, Jeremy is also an ASTD Certified Professional in Learning Performance (CPLP). Free Trials.

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Rapid eLearning

DECEMBER 28, 2010

I also included a free PowerPoint elearning template to celebrate the holidays and a great 2010! Click to download the free PowerPoint template. Get more out of the free images you get from Microsoft Office. Using fill effects to enhance free notebook template. Free Pattern Fill Tool for PowerPoint 2007.

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Rapid eLearning

AUGUST 16, 2011

More Resources and Free Templates. Free PowerPoint Templates. Free templates & downloads from the E-Learning Heroes community. PowerPoint’s been around for a long time, so there are all sorts of free resources and help available online. Also doing a free jam session in Atlanta on August 17.

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Rapid eLearning

JUNE 1, 2010

Today I want to share some free or inexpensive ways to work with the audio in your elearning courses. If you record in a conference room next to the copy machine or at your office cubicle, odds are that you’ll have sub-par audio. It’s an audio editor that is free and easy to use for beginners. Let’s start with narration.

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Rapid eLearning

APRIL 1, 2012

One of my favorite parts of going to elearning conferences is meeting so many of the industry’s thought leaders. During my recent trip to the Learning Solution Conference in Orlando I ran into one of my mentors and a real elearning pioneer, Dr. Werner Oppelbaumer. April 10 : Jacksonville, FL ( NEFL ASTD ). May 22 : London, UK.

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Rapid eLearning

JULY 26, 2011

If you have a Dell computer, here’s a link to download the file. Use the free images you get with Microsoft Office Online or buy some from sites like istockphotos. Convert Simple Clip Art: Don’t limit yourself to real images, feel free to experiment with some of the clip art that’s available to you. Click here for details.

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Rapid eLearning

AUGUST 2, 2011

3 More Free Tools to Help Build Better E-Learning Courses : We’re all on a budget. Here are three free applications that may help you build elearning courses. You can also download a PowerPoint template. Tidbits: Just added the info for the free jam session in Atlanta on August 17. Give them something to do.

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Rapid eLearning

MAY 10, 2011

So in today’s post, we’ll look at a few ways to scrounge for some free resources using the tools you do have. Take Advantage of the Free Stuff. The most obvious place to start is where you already have access to free assets. Whatever I create for the blog and conference demos, I try to make available for free.

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Rapid eLearning

APRIL 5, 2011

There’s lots of free stuff. Who doesn’t like free? But the reality is that you have limited time and if you get the template for free, why not just use it (which you’re free to do)? So take advantage of all of the free assets in the user community. So take advantage of all of the free assets in the user community.

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eFront

OCTOBER 31, 2010

As a result, the following post is Free and Open Source Web Conferencing (Online Meetings, Webinars) Tools for e-Learning. The following list contains free and open source Web Conferencing tools that are nt in particular order. OpenMeetings is a free browser-based software that allows you to set up instantly a conference in the Web.

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Rapid eLearning

SEPTEMBER 7, 2010

I’ve had fun with travel across the country and getting to meet so many blog readers at various conferences. And of course, there are some free PowerPoint elearning templates, too. At the recent ASTD conference we demonstrated a bunch of elearning tips and tricks. Free PowerPoint Templates. Download the files here.

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Rapid eLearning

APRIL 1, 2011

I just got back from the Learning Solutions conference. Tidbits: Here’s a list of some of my upcoming speaking events and conferences: April 7 : Minneapolis, MN – PACT. April 13 : UMBC – Four Steps to Becoming a Rapid E-Learning Pro ( free webinar ). May 22-25 : Orlando, FL— ASTD International Conference & Expo.

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Rapid eLearning

JANUARY 4, 2011

Despite that it was a great year of traveling around and getting to meet many of you at conferences and informal jam sessions. And as far as conferences, I’ll be at the usual ones like ASTD ICE and Devlearn. Here Are More Than 200 Free Rapid E-Learning Tutorials. Here’s a Boatload of Free Hand-Drawn Graphics.

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Rapid eLearning

AUGUST 9, 2011

E-Learning Heroes Community : tutorials, PowerPoint templates, and free downloads. All of the other information can be pulled out and placed in addendums, reference links, or in downloadable job aids. Tidbits: I’ll be in Atlanta next week doing two sessions for the ASTD and hosting a free jam session in Atlanta on August 17.

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Rapid eLearning

JUNE 5, 2012

This library of courses is free of charge and available to anyone working to reduce poverty and alleviate suffering in the developing world. July 18: Knoxville, TN ( Smoky Mountain ASTD ). July 25: Portland, OR (ASTD). July 31: Austin, TX (ASTD). August 15 & 16: Houston, TX ( ASTD Houston ). How Can You Help?

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Rapid eLearning

AUGUST 30, 2011

So any time you can find a free solution, you’ve won. Now let’s go back to Urtak and discuss how we could use a free tool like this in elearning. Tidbits: Here’s a list of upcoming conferences and presentations: September 15 : Lincoln, NE (ASTD)— Become a Rapid E-Learning Pro. $80 The site lets you build simple surveys.

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Rapid eLearning

SEPTEMBER 27, 2011

Feel free to add your thoughts via the comments link. Tidbits: If you’d like me to come to your area, the best bet is to connect with a group like your local ISPI or ASTD chapter and have them contact me. Here’s a list of upcoming conferences and presentations: October 16-19: Las Vegas, NV (CUNA)— Experience Learning Live!

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Rapid eLearning

JULY 10, 2012

July 18: Knoxville, TN ( Smoky Mountain ASTD ). July 25: Portland, OR (ASTD). July 31: Austin, TX (ASTD). I’ll be in town for business so the Austin ASTD is hosting a free Articulate jam session. August 15 & 16: Houston, TX ( ASTD Houston ). October 17 : Bloomington, IL ( CIC-ASTD ). Great price.

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Rapid eLearning

MAY 24, 2011

Feel free to share your thoughts in the comments link. Tidbits: I’m at the ASTD International Conference & Expo this week. Here’s a list of some of my other upcoming speaking events and conferences: June 8: Philadelphia, PA (ASTD)— How to Cultivate Communities of Practice. The conference is open to all.

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Rapid eLearning

AUGUST 28, 2012

If you’re interested in having a workshop in your area, have your local ISPI or ASTD chapter contact me. August 30 : Honolulu, HI ( ASTD Hawaii ). October 5: Seattle, WA ( Ignite Your Mojo Conference ). Comes with all sorts of free resources, too. October 17 : Bloomington, IL ( CIC-ASTD ). Sign up here.

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Rapid eLearning

MAY 15, 2012

Personally I lean on the side of empowering people and prefer to leave the debates to conference panel discussions. Feel free to share your thoughts using the comments link. This is the annual Articulate users’ conference hosted by the University of Leeds. July 18: Knoxville, TN ( Smoky Mountain ASTD ). What do you think?

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Rapid eLearning

MARCH 13, 2012

They’re connected and run an internal training conference every year. It’s about as good as any other conference I’ve been to (on a smaller scale). If so, feel free to share them using the comments link. March 21-23 : Orlando, FL ( Learning Solutions Conference ). April 10 : Jacksonville, FL ( NEFL ASTD ).

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Rapid eLearning

AUGUST 23, 2011

You can do a search online for “CRAP design” and find all sorts of free help. Microsoft Provides Free Resources. If you don’t want to learn to do the illustrations, you’re more than welcome to download them from the community since I’ve made them all available for free. Feel free to share them with the community.

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