Rapid eLearning

NOVEMBER 20, 2012

Where can I get free elearning assets? You don’t need print-quality images for elearning courses. Download the free assets from the elearning community. At a recent conference you said we should learn to scrounge for assets. But if you need more, jump into the elearning community and ask what others are doing.

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Rapid eLearning

JULY 17, 2012

If you build rapid elearning courses, they can save time. And if you’re challenged for ideas or graphic design skills they also help bring a consistent and clean look to your rapid elearning courses so that you avoid the Frankencourse. With that said, the use of templates in elearning is a reality. Great price.

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Rapid eLearning

OCTOBER 25, 2011

While the application is versatile and great for elearning, many people still struggle to get past the PowerPoint look because the features are designed to encourage the use of the templates. The key is to learn to see the features from a different perspective. And this is where the elearning community comes in handy.

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Rapid eLearning

FEBRUARY 1, 2011

Here’s what I find typical of people who do rapid elearning. I call this the rapid elearning story because it’s a story many people relate to. It’s also a great framework for learning to build courses. I shared more detail in the post on building a roadmap to better rapid elearning. Rapid Authoring.

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Rapid eLearning

AUGUST 14, 2012

I get a lot of questions about how to move past the PowerPoint look when building rapid elearning courses. They work because they’re generic and can fit the look required for a lot of corporate elearning. Original posts that highlight the portfolio template and shows off some rapid elearning tips and how to create the portfolio.

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Rapid eLearning

MAY 18, 2010

Many of the blog’s subscribers are new to elearning. And you really hurt your elearning course it if looks great but sounds bad. There are a few common issues when working with rapid elearning tools. Related links: Inspiring Designs to Keep Your E-Learning Courses Looking Fresh.

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Rapid eLearning

OCTOBER 7, 2014

Click here to view the elearning example. E-Learning Jobs: Training, elearning, and instructional design jobs. Interactive Sliders in E-Learning (Recap #52). October 7 & 8 : Dallas (ASTD). Two rapid elearning workshops. Day 1: PowerPoint for E-Learning. Sign up here.

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Rapid eLearning

SEPTEMBER 9, 2014

E-Learning Jobs: Training, elearning, and instructional design jobs. 5 Free E-Learning Games for Articulate Storyline. E-Learning Typography & Finding the Perfect Font. E-Learning Heroes Roadshow. E-Learning Heroes Roadshow. October 7 & 8: Dallas (ASTD).

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Rapid eLearning

AUGUST 16, 2011

A lot of rapid elearning hinges on PowerPoint. To help you learn more about PowerPoint I pulled together a solid list of PowerPoint resources. From The Rapid E-Learning Blog. Here are a few posts that cover some of the essentials tips and tricks required for successful PowerPoint-based rapid elearning.

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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. Lots of elearning people are using Twitter.

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Rapid eLearning

MAY 15, 2012

In a recent post I made this comment about rapid elearning tools: Rapid elearning played a role in the evolution of elearning mostly because it took course creation out of the hands of a few programmers and placed it into the hands of anyone who wanted to create a course. The same goes for elearning.

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Rapid eLearning

AUGUST 28, 2012

This post on how to build an elearning template offers some good tips on where to look. I noted those areas that I could incorporate into an elearning course template. In the following image, you can see my mocked up screen and one way I could use it for an elearning course. August 30 : Honolulu, HI ( ASTD Hawaii ).

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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. In a previous post we reviewed how to design an elearning course on a budget. E-Learning Courses Compared to Websites.

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Rapid eLearning

JUNE 28, 2011

Tidbits: Upcoming conferences and presentations: August 3-4: Madison, WI–Conference on Distance Teaching & Learning. August 16 : Atlanta, GA—ASTD: I’ll be doing two sessions, one on elearning and the other on graphics. September 15 : Lincoln, NE (ASTD)— Become a Rapid E-Learning Pro. $80

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Rapid eLearning

JANUARY 3, 2012

To ease your burden, I put together a list of all of the posts from 2011 where I shared free elearning assets. Free E-Learning Templates. 15 Free Display Graphics to Use with Your E-Learning Courses. 25 More Free Display Graphics for Your E-Learning Courses. Louis (ASTD). Free Expert Advice.

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Rapid eLearning

DECEMBER 27, 2011

It’s that time of year to share gifts, so here’s an elearning template that you’re free to use as you wish. If you want to learn more about using the template and how to create the cutouts and character fills, be sure to check out the tutorials below. Also, take advantage of the other free downloads in the elearning community.

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Rapid eLearning

MAY 29, 2012

And then many organizations force draconian template rules on all elearning courses, regardless of their purpose. Of course this was disastrous when it came to some of our elearning courses. A good template can fill in the gaps for the novice elearning developer. Learn to look for the assets that make up the template.

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Rapid eLearning

OCTOBER 11, 2011

In a previous post, I share 15 free display graphics that are commonly seen in elearning courses. The cool thing is that all of these are created in PowerPoint; so you can learn to build your own. One of the things I love about the elearning community is the willingness to share. October 25: Houston – Elearning Symposium.

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Rapid eLearning

JANUARY 17, 2012

I’m always asked what skills a rapid elearning designer should have. It’s relatively inexpensive and should be able to do what most people need for elearning. Plus, it’s a great starting point for those who are interested in learning more about Photoshop which is still the main application for graphics. Louis (ASTD).

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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. I learn a lot about layouts and how the designer is using color. They’ll help you save time the next time you build a rapid elearning course. Upcoming Events.

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Rapid eLearning

JUNE 12, 2012

Typically elearning courses start from existing content. The guiding principle for rapid elearning design is to be intentional. Many elearning courses start as classroom content that needs to be converted and put online. As I’ve mentioned in the past, elearning courses have three essential elements. Easy enough.

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Rapid eLearning

DECEMBER 6, 2011

Over the years elearning software has become easier to use. With the ease of authoring, it’s placed the burden to do all of it on the shoulders of the rapid elearning developer. With the ease of authoring, it’s placed the burden to do all of it on the shoulders of the rapid elearning developer. The Way It Works.

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Rapid eLearning

SEPTEMBER 4, 2012

That means one less day to create elearning templates. To help you relax and enjoy the last few days of summer, I’ve included a free tab-themed elearning template. If you’re interested in having a workshop in your area, have your local ISPI or ASTD chapter contact me. Rapid E-Learning Workshop. Sign up now.

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Rapid eLearning

MAY 10, 2011

Rapid elearning design is made up of three core functions: rapid authoring, rapid assets, and rapid instructional design. In the visual design activity , you learn how to determine what screen elements to use; but you don’t learn how to create those elements. Having the authoring tools is one thing.

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Rapid eLearning

JUNE 5, 2012

One of the most common complaints I hear from elearning developers is that they have to build the same types of courses over and over again. This can be stifling and in many ways retard your growth as an elearning developer. LINGOs is a consortium of NGO organizations that shares learning resources and experiences.

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Rapid eLearning

SEPTEMBER 16, 2014

On past projects, many of my customers would ask for interactive elearning courses. When I asked them how they defined interactive elearning courses they’d usually list things like fancy mouseovers, drag-and-drop interactions, and a host of other ways to interact with the screen. However, it’s a key part of interactive elearning.

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Rapid eLearning

SEPTEMBER 25, 2012

In today’s post we’ll look at a few guiding principles that help in the transition from linear to interactive elearning. When it comes to creating interactive elearning, I focus on three key principles. And that’s what drives a lot of linear elearning. Obviously, information is important and critical to learning.

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Rapid eLearning

OCTOBER 9, 2012

Many of you keep your elearning project files on a network drive. Let’s review the process: Create a folder on your PC for elearning projects. October 17 : Bloomington, IL ( CIC-ASTD ). Rapid E-Learning Design Workshop. Get practical tips for building engaging, interactive e-learning courses on a budget.

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Rapid eLearning

AUGUST 9, 2011

I get lots of questions from those who are just getting started with rapid elearning. They want to know what they can do to build good elearning. The same goes for elearning. You won’t necessarily build world-class elearning the first time you build an elearning course. Treat elearning like a textbook.

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Rapid eLearning

MARCH 20, 2012

In a recent post, I shared my recent webinar with the E-Learning Guild and some of the conversation we had around rapid elearning. Rapid E-Learning Developers Wear Many Hats. When I first started with elearning we’d have a team of people working on projects. Success Requires Multiple Skills.

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Rapid eLearning

APRIL 1, 2011

Let’s change the subject and talk elearning. I just got back from the Learning Solutions conference. There’s a lot going on in the industry with the convergence of easy to use technologies, social media, and learning. Rapid E-Learning Workshop. That looks really promising.

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Rapid eLearning

SEPTEMBER 18, 2012

But the reality is that not all elearning courses need to be that way. This isn’t a defense of bad elearning (that often is linear). Instead of injecting our personal views on what elearning should be, we need to focus on the type of course that is most appropriate for the organization’s goals.

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Rapid eLearning

SEPTEMBER 30, 2014

Sketching doesn’t need to be perfect and the organic nature of it provides a novel contrast to what we usually see in our elearning courses. E-Learning Jobs: Training, elearning, and instructional design jobs. October 7 & 8 : Dallas (ASTD). Two rapid elearning workshops. Sign up here.

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Rapid eLearning

MAY 31, 2011

The first is this would make a good elearning template. The second idea is less about elearning and more about mobile learning. 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. Click here to learn more.

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Rapid eLearning

JULY 5, 2011

Because of my job, I get to look at a lot of elearning courses. While these limitations are legitimate and present some obvious challenges, there’s no reason why you can’t take a step forward learning some basic graphic design concepts. Most rapid elearning designers aren’t also going to be outstanding graphic designers.

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Rapid eLearning

MARCH 22, 2011

If you add characters to your elearning courses, odds are that you’re also adding some speech bubbles. Not only can you find all of the resources from previous blog posts, but you can also get a bunch of other free assets to help with your elearning design. I uploaded the text bubbles into our new elearning community.

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Rapid eLearning

MAY 3, 2011

In today’s media-rich world, we’re exposed to all sorts of multimedia which helps inspire ideas for elearning course, but it also can create customer expectations. Provide a list of diverse elearning examples where they can see different approaches to elearning. June 9 : Langhorne, PA (ASTD)— Tips to Becoming an E-Learning Pro.

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