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Time Estimates for E-Learning Development

Experiencing eLearning

The two sources I use for benchmarks are Bryan Chapman’s research and Karl Kapp’s ASTD research. I use a time tracking template that lets me analyze my time on different tasks and projects. For example, let’s say a client asks me to convert an existing full day training program to self-paced e-learning.

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Adobe Captivate, TechSmith Camtasia Studio, Articulate Storyline: Production Times

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Assuming you are satisfied with the original PowerPoint content, and you don't need to add additional content (beyond possibly a quiz) in the eLearning tool, the production time for converting PowerPoint to eLearning should be no more than 1 hour of production time for every minute of eLearning playtime. Use Templates.

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The Guiding Principle for all Rapid E-Learners

Rapid eLearning

Many elearning courses start as classroom content that needs to be converted and put online. And it has some visual design that usually comes from a template with specific colors, schemes, and fonts. July 18: Knoxville, TN ( Smoky Mountain ASTD ). July 25: Portland, OR (ASTD). July 31: Austin, TX (ASTD).

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Get More Life Out of Your Clip Art with This Simple Trick

Rapid eLearning

I also showed how you can use a clip art style to create a custom elearning template in PowerPoint. In this case, we’re looking at filters that convert the image to something hand drawn. If you need some inspiration for designs that could work with this approach, check out this collection of hand drawn templates.

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7 Secrets to Getting the Graphics You Need for Rapid E-Learning

Rapid eLearning

Create E-Learning Templates With a Consistent Clip Art Style. Use Image Filters to Convert Boring Clip Art & Bad Photos. Most graphics editors (and PowerPoint 2010) offer simple filters that help you convert your image. Here’s a post that offers more detail and a free PowerPoint template. Take Your Own Photos.

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Quit Wasting Time Trying to Find the Right Look for Your E-Learning Courses

Rapid eLearning

They usually start with a nice looking template and then as they build the course they’ll add images that represent the content on the screen. The goal is to place the learner in the rain forest so we walk through the process of converting a simple PowerPoint slide to something more immersive. Louis (ASTD). Let me explain.

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Three Ways That These 70 Rapid E-Learning Tips Will Help You Build Better Courses

Rapid eLearning

You can also download a PowerPoint template. Get more life out of your graphic assets by converting them to silhouettes. August 16 : Atlanta, GA—ASTD: I’ll be doing two sessions, a pre-conference workshop on elearning (3 hours) and the other on elearning graphics. October 25: Baton Rouge, LA (ASTD)—Webinar.