Experiencing eLearning

APRIL 16, 2009

open source software options: Audacity. Mixer–no open source ones out there, but Audacity does a lot. Learning In Hand has a free booklet with step-by-step directions for getting started with podcasting–good for K-12 or higher ed. At the other end of the spectrum, you can use a headset mic and Audacity.

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DigitalChalk eLearning

DECEMBER 25, 2014

Easily record your PowerPoint presentations, upload your videos to the web, and export into various formats. Screencast-O-Matic is free for Windows or Mac users. You can add high-quality screen captions and annotations, all for free. Audacity is a free, open-source, cross-platform software for recording and editing sounds.

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Rapid eLearning

JUNE 29, 2021

Free audio editors. If you don’t have any money, Audacity is a free audio application that works fine for recording narration. Here’s a list of a few other free audio recording options. If you have some to share, feel free to add them to the comments. Free E-Learning Resources. Getting Started?

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Rapid eLearning

JANUARY 19, 2015

Here’s a list of some free audio editors that are more than sufficient for what you may need for most of your elearning course production. So I included links to the free software’s learning community to help you if you have detailed questions. Audacity is probably the most popular of the free audio editors.

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Jane Hart

JANUARY 17, 2013

9- PowerPoint 13- Slideshare 14- Prezi 75- Poll Everywhere 93- Keynote. 29- Audacity 47- iTunes and iTunesU. 3 – For those who would like some help with using these tools, I’m putting together a collection of continuously updated (ad-free) online Quick Guides in the 100 Tools Knowledge Base. OFFICE TOOLS.

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Edmego Learning

APRIL 4, 2016

These are great free and/or cost effective tools for generating images. Powerpoint. Powerpoint is still a great tool for those who do not have access to software like Articulate or Captivate. Powerpoint is still a great tool for those who do not have access to software like Articulate or Captivate. Voice Overs.

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Mike Taylor

JUNE 5, 2020

Audio] – AudioMass is an online audio editor – sort of like Audacity online. PowerPoint] – BrightCarbon has collected the best free PowerPoint templates for you. Email] – A nice, free custom email signature generator. [Design/Tools] – Canva keyboard shortcuts.

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Technology Google Docs Blended Learning Miro 52

Edmego Learning

APRIL 4, 2016

These are great free and/or cost effective tools for generating images. Powerpoint. Powerpoint is still a great tool for those who do not have access to software like Articulate or Captivate. Powerpoint is still a great tool for those who do not have access to software like Articulate or Captivate. Voice Overs.

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Blended Learning Authoring Tools PowerPoint Audacity 100

The Logical Blog by IconLogic

FEBRUARY 4, 2016

Since simulations or soft skills lessons are typically produced slide-by-slide (in Captivate, Storyline, PowerPoint, or Presenter), I think it's best to record or import the audio directly onto the slide once the slide is done. Please feel free to share your thoughts via comments or email me directly at ksiegel@iconlogic.com.

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Experiencing eLearning

MARCH 12, 2019

Free Trials. Both of these tools offer free trials. Try to storyboard or plan a sample to develop before downloading the trial so you can get the most out of your free trial time. You can find free tutorials on YouTube and other sites. Canvas also allows a free trial. OpenShot is a free, open source video editor.

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Instructional Design Authoring Tools Instructional Instruction 70

eLearning Learning Posts

OCTOBER 5, 2009

Upcoming Free eLearning Webinars. Free as in Freedom , September 5, 2009. Moodle LMS: Hot Potatoes is Now Free! - Over 100 Free Handwritten Fonts , September 29, 2009. See How Easily You Can Create Graphics in PowerPoint , September 1, 2009. LearnTrends 2009 – Free Online Conference , September 21, 2009.

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LearnTrends Audacity Compliance Training Instructional Design 40

Rapid eLearning

MAY 5, 2009

They want to know about free tools that they can use to build their elearning courses. I’m a junky for all of the free stuff online. However, just because an application is free or can do something cool doesn’t mean that it’s really practical. There are many free applications or services that I only end up using a few times.

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Performance Learning Productivity

AUGUST 27, 2015

Skype : Skype offers the magic of essentially free multimedia global communication and learning. 25 years ago the Boston Consulting Group was predicting a future of virtually free telecommunications. PowerPoint: Although PowerPoint’s linear nature is often restricting, I’ve never found Prezi or other tools as robust and flexible.

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Experiencing eLearning

JUNE 18, 2019

Ashley Chiasson has a free course on building elearning portfolios. Kristin Anthony offers a free course on creating a job-winning portfolio. More Resources. My collection of portfolio resources includes ideas on how to organize your portfolio and why you need one. Originally published 7/14/16. Last updated 6/17/19.

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360 Training

APRIL 28, 2015

And I have PowerPoint 2013 or better. I need to record voice-only audio to go with my PowerPoint slides. You can record audio and associate it with a PowerPoint slide, but did you know that you can create video from your PowerPoint? The free tool only allows you to record 30 seconds of audio at a time. Come create.

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Rapid eLearning

SEPTEMBER 7, 2010

And of course, there are some free PowerPoint elearning templates, too. Free PowerPoint Templates. Everyone loves free stuff. So here are links to some free PowerPoint templates. Tabbed PowerPoint Template. Original post: Here’s a Free PowerPoint E-Learning Template.

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Resources Rapid eLearning ASTD Tutorial 79

LifterLMS

MAY 27, 2019

Even running through a PowerPoint can be disengaging to learners if you stay on the same slide for three to five minutes. I mean, when I look at somebody who’s done just a recorded PowerPoint, I mean, yeah I love PowerPoint, but oh my God. Chris Badgett: Audacity. Kim Merritt: Yeah. Chris Badgett: Awesome.

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Sexual Harassment Training Video Harassment Training Blended Learning 88

Trivantis

AUGUST 25, 2014

.</li> <li><strong>Invest in PowerPoint training</strong> <a href=”[link] to Flash</a> development saves a lot of time because development takes place in the already familiar PowerPoint environment. by Lectora is extremely intuitive, easy to use and is only $99.</li>

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eLearning Guild Cost Report Tips 49

TalentLMS

MAY 14, 2021

For example, you can use: an introductory video to present the team and your values during onboarding training, with PowerPoint or Keynote slides as your visual. Others, like Logic or Pro Tools, require a one-off purchase, while there are programs like Audacity or GarageBand that are free. This applies to your training as well.

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eLearning Cyclops

APRIL 2, 2010

When it comes to free cloud apps, I also share them on my blog's Free Cloud Apps page. When I do find interesting tools I will keep track of them using my Delicious account. Tagged either under Development Tools or Cloud.

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eLearning 24-7

SEPTEMBER 25, 2018

That is a stretch, just as folks note PowerPoint here. PowerPoint is a presentation software. Audacity – It is a free, open-source audio tool. Again, just because you use them to write up Work Instructions or a list of items to learn, they should not qualify as a learning tool. iConnect – Video coaching tool.

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gomo learning

DECEMBER 9, 2020

Continuing on the theme of saving eLearning designers time and money , the Gomo team has been sifting through the internet’s many libraries of free and open-source images, videos, sound files, fonts, templates, and software. Free image libraries perfect for use in eLearning courses. Free Images. Pixabay offers over 1.8

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E-learning Uncovered

DECEMBER 1, 2011

Sound effects bear a mention here, as well… Need I say more than “Remember the early days of PowerPoint”? And though they’re marketed as music for PowerPoint, there’s absolutely nothing about them that make them software-specific.) Free your mind. Free your mind. Let’s don’t go back there. Just do it.

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The eLearning Coach

NOVEMBER 16, 2009

Many of these tools and services are free or have a free trial period, which can encourage you to experiment in a small way at first. Podcasts are fairly easy for anyone to make and with the free downloadable software, Audacity , it becomes an inexpensive option. Listing is alphabetical.). Category: Podcasts.

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Social Media Social Networks Wiki Media 83

OpenSesame

NOVEMBER 13, 2010

– from Photoshop, PowerPoint, Screenr, Audacity and Xtranormal to get inspiration for new ways of doing things. Find tips, and tools that inspire you to try new tools and techniques next time you open PowerPoint template to create a workplace safety course. Read blogs. Don’t get stuck with Arial. And never use Comic Sans.

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Ed App

JUNE 11, 2020

When I first started out as a teacher (way, way back in the early 2000s) I was considered pretty tech-savvy in my elementary use of PowerPoint, and positively revolutionary in getting my kids to edit their own videos. In most cases, an app being free is an important non-negotiable as a teacher.

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TechSmith Camtasia

MARCH 23, 2021

In fact, with the right tools and know-how (and a free template), it can be incredibly easy to create effective, engaging videos that improve student outcomes. Free Educational Video Template! Free Educational Video Template! Get this free educational video template and start creating today! I’ll show you how.

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Templates Education Video Free 90

eLearning Weekly

MAY 6, 2011

Authoring software can be relatively simple, such as packages that convert PowerPoint slides to a SCORM compliant module. I’ve also used Audacity , a free audio creation and editing tool, as well as various video encoding and editing tools.

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Mindflash

APRIL 29, 2015

To help narrow down the field, here are my top 3 choices: Audacity: Free. Garage Band: Free with Mac. I used PowerPoint with animations to achieve this. Logic Pro: $199. Video Software. Snagit + Camtasia. Pulling it together. I clipped the audio files so that I had just the right audio for each slide.

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Mindflash

APRIL 6, 2015

To help narrow down the field, here are my top 3 choices: Audacity: Free. Garage Band: Free with Mac. I used PowerPoint with animations to achieve this. Logic Pro: $199. Video Software. Snagit + Camtasia. Pulling it together. I clipped the audio files so that I had just the right audio for each slide.

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Examples Microphone Create Course 40

eLearning 24-7

MARCH 20, 2013

Audacity which is free – destroys it. Templates have been around for decades and often look like the ones you get with PowerPoint – which are lame. Another vendor includes a FAQ under gamification – why not give everyone a free rock with that? Audio Editing. Another feature on the rise. Hmm.not much.

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eLearning 24-7

JUNE 4, 2012

Free templates and characters (more on this later). To download free templates and characters you have to first register for a free account on the e-learning community. Import PowerPoint. As a result, I recorded in Audacity and then used various plugins to enhance it, including the changing of tempo and pitch.

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eLearning 24-7

SEPTEMBER 11, 2012

I’ve always found this product to be the top of the line for PowerPoint to Flash course builds. Their video encode program is lackluster, you are better off using Audacity – which is free. When people think authoring tools, three products typically come to mind. Articulate. Adobe Captivate. Articulate Studio.

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Clive on Learning

OCTOBER 18, 2006

Vyew , free web conferencing and collaboration. Audacity , the free audio editor. Wink , the free software capture/demo tool. Articulate, for PowerPoint to Flash, quizzes and interactions. The same cannot be said for my open source and free software. DimDim , open source web conferencing.

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TalentLMS

JULY 15, 2021

They have a filmstock library with royalty-free videos and media you can choose from and add to your video for learning. Most of its services are free but if you upgrade to its Premiere plan, you can also access their stock library for videos, images, and music tracks and also include hosting solutions. Animated videos.

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Video Tools Blended Learning Learner 98

Breakthrough eLearning

JANUARY 16, 2006

Downes put me on to a paper titled 50 Ideas for Free E-learning , written by Matthew Fox of Kineo, an eLearning consulting company based in the UK. However, Fox points out clearly and succinctly the many creative ways that one can use free tools (or nearly free) to make eLearning affordable to those on tight budgets.

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Rapid eLearning

NOVEMBER 8, 2010

I shared some of the tools that I use for color schemes in previous posts like this one on creating your own rapid elearning PowerPoint template. Also, here’s a link to the 200 free rapid elearning tutorials I posted a while back. Audacity : free open source audio recording and editing software. Audio Resources.

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