Roundtable Learning

OCTOBER 27, 2020

corporations used eLearning, and 98% planned to incorporate it in their learning program by 2020. There’s no doubt that the eLearning market is booming, but what tools are most professionals using to create their programs? Meet Storyline. . What is Storyline? 5 Tips To Be More Proficient In Storyline.

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Rapid eLearning

SEPTEMBER 9, 2014

I used a flat UI design for the learning interaction. Since it uses a similar style to this previous template , the two learning interactions can be combined. Here are some downloads of the learning interaction: Free template: Storyline learning interaction. Feel free to use the template as you like. Sign up here.

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Rapid eLearning

SEPTEMBER 12, 2017

Today, I’d like to focus on a few instructional designers and course developers who tend to share more advanced course development tips. They go through the nuances of the software, share hacks, and how to leverage JavaScript when using Storyline. She’s also been a presenter at a few of our Articulate Roadshows.

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IT Training Department Blog

JANUARY 9, 2024

There are definitely pros and cons of having an eLearning voice over vs just letting people read it themselves. There are tools like Articulate Rise, which lacks narration capabilities (unless you’re embedding a podcast), and then there’s Articulate Storyline which easily accommodates it and seems to be built for it.

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Rapid eLearning

APRIL 9, 2019

In fact, I use it quite a bit for this blog and some of the graphics I need in my e-learning demos. 04:27 | Install Studio 360 to use the media assets (characters). 06:30 | How to use the crop tool. Here are some previous posts that show what you can do: 5 Ways to Use PowerPoint as an Image Editor .

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Experiencing eLearning

MARCH 12, 2019

The two big ones in the market are Articulate Storyline and Adobe Captivate. The two big ones in the market are Articulate Storyline and Adobe Captivate. Both have their pros and cons (and their staunch defenders). The IconLogic blog has tips on Captivate, Storyline, Camtasia, RoboHelp, and more.

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Rapid eLearning

MARCH 19, 2019

Most courses I see are linear with some simple interactions like tabs and labeled graphics. However, there’s a way to make e-learning content and the learning experience more dynamic when using variables. Here are some previous blog posts that go through the basics of variables and how to use them.

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Rapid eLearning

SEPTEMBER 30, 2014

I also like to save the new image as a.png. Here are some posts that should help you do this: Little Known Ways to Create Your Own Graphics Using PowerPoint. I try to stick with the same image style and remove all of the background items that make clip art look like clip art. Create Characters by Using Simple Shapes.

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Rapid eLearning

DECEMBER 27, 2016

Here’s a list of all of the free resources shared in this blog and a few bonuses. I hope you enjoy them and can use them in the upcoming year. How to Share E-Learning Courses Using Amazon S3. The Insider’s Guide to Becoming a Rapid E-Learning Pro. How to Use Typography to Improve Your E-Learning. Free Bonus.

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TalentLMS

JANUARY 28, 2020

If you’re a beginner who might not even know what eLearning software instructional designers use, you want to start small with basic tools that will just get you started. Need an easy-to-use, intuitive interface while building your courses. But designing a perfect learning experience can take a lot of time.

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learnWorlds

JANUARY 24, 2022

Apart from online learning platforms, we also have online course platforms like LearnWorlds, Teachable, Thinkific, Kajabi, and Podia. To help make this process easier, we came up with a list of the top online learning platforms analyzed by type and category that you can use to offer high-quality learning experiences. Start free trial.

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Rapid eLearning

SEPTEMBER 16, 2014

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. They rarely described making decisions or using the content. Many times we dismiss this type of interactivity as novel and superfluous.

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Rapid eLearning

JANUARY 8, 2013

Most of us tend to use the community for quick help and then we go back to work. I actually used one of the backgrounds for a recent workshop on interactive elearning. They deviate from an expected corporate look and they can be used to highlight important points. Evaluation tabs interaction (Storyline).

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Rapid eLearning

JANUARY 19, 2015

Even though many elearning applications have their own audio tools, I usually don’t use them. I may for quick projects, but generally, I like to keep my audio production separate from my elearning course production. You can do quick basic recording or use the more advanced features for better audio editing. TwistedWave (beta).

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Rapid eLearning

NOVEMBER 17, 2014

I don’t have a large budget or a lot of time, but I’d like to use more video in my courses. Today, many of us have smart phones to record and even edit video. Essentially video is just a media asset like a picture or shape. We discussed it in this blog post on finding free stock images. I get this question a lot.

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Rapid eLearning

JULY 17, 2012

Or the organization creates rules about using them that are more problematic than problem-solving. With that said, the use of templates in elearning is a reality. Like I noted earlier, the templates on that site are hit and miss. Like I noted earlier, the templates on that site are hit and miss. Help keep them well fed.

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The Logical Blog by IconLogic

JUNE 11, 2013

It doesn't matter if you use Adobe Captivate, Articulate Storyline or TechSmith Camtasia Studio as your eLearning tool of choice. It doesn't matter if you use Adobe Captivate, Articulate Storyline or TechSmith Camtasia Studio as your eLearning tool of choice. Do you use a microphone or a headset?

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Rapid eLearning

MAY 15, 2012

Technology Should Be Easy to Use. It’s a good thing when technology gets easier to use. It empowers people to do more and it creates opportunity for the ones using the tools. If you didn’t have the skills you couldn’t use them in your courses. If you didn’t have the skills you couldn’t use them in your courses.

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Rapid eLearning

SEPTEMBER 20, 2016

When we started this blog in 2007, PowerPoint-based elearning was all the rage, and for good reason. It’s something I shared in this blog post on why PowerPoint isn’t the right tool for interactive elearning. How to Be More Productive When Using PowerPoint to Create E-Learning Courses. Top PowerPoint Tips.

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IT Training Department Blog

JANUARY 16, 2024

And, of course, there’s one study that tells us almost nothing about the drawbacks of remote work, yet pro-RTOs (Return To Office) cite articles that cite the study to no end, saying it means remote work isn’t as effective, period. If a job can be done remotely then it should. Creative ideas rarely happen from them.

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Rapid eLearning

OCTOBER 23, 2012

The first step is learning to build the three types of interactions with your elearning application and then determine when to use them. As a way to practice, I like to build simple interaction in all three modes. The same demo is repeated using all three forms of interactivity. Which type did you like best from the demo above?

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Rapid eLearning

DECEMBER 18, 2012

I like to use handwritten fonts in my courses. I also like the contrast a handwritten font adds to a more formal design. In a previous post I shared ways to use the handwritten fonts as well as some speech bubbles and free hand-drawn graphics that you can download and use with the fonts. Seven Free Fonts.

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The Logical Blog by IconLogic

AUGUST 8, 2017

  I’ve also seen eLearning courses developed with rapid development tools like Adobe Captivate or Articulate Storyline. And if you find that your eLearning tool does not have the audio editing power you need, there are dedicated audio editing tools like Adobe Audition.  by Kelly Barett, COTP.

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Rapid eLearning

NOVEMBER 10, 2014

If you do a search online you’ll find all sorts of free assets like free stock images, icons, fonts and other media that work perfectly for your elearning courses. One of my pet peeves is people who give away free assets and then only allow them to be used for personal use. That’s much better than free for personal use only.

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Rapid eLearning

APRIL 25, 2017

Rebuild the interesting part of the course and use your own content. Most likely you’re reading blog posts, articles, and books. I recommend adding a blog to your portfolio and then doing a quick write up of your learning experiences. Same thing when you read an article or blog post. What is a Portfolio?

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Rapid eLearning

JANUARY 3, 2017

I’ve been reviewing some of my older blog posts to fix links and update some of the examples. After ten years, most of the posts are still relevant but some are obsolete like using clip art in PowerPoint. Going through ten years of blog posts brings up some interesting observations.

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Rapid eLearning

SEPTEMBER 25, 2012

And they’re principles that are repeated throughout this blog. Interactive elearning courses require an understanding of how the learner uses the course content and then lets them practice so they can get the appropriate feedback and make the adjustments so critical to the learning process. How will the learners use this information?

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E-learning Uncovered

JUNE 10, 2014

Whether I’m writing a blog post, developing a prototype, or conducting a webinar; my computer is always my partner in crime. I love this question, as it allows me to show people the tools I’ve discovered over the years that I use on a daily basis. As an e-learning professional, I spend nearly 100% of my work time at a computer.

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Rapid eLearning

FEBRUARY 23, 2015

And that’s a good deal for those of us who are on a tight budget. As you can see above, I used one of the city images provided by Philipp Henzler for the Storyline 2 tutorials. I also used one of the free images for this free template that I shared a while back. How to Use the Free Stock Images.

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Rapid eLearning

MAY 18, 2015

I’m not sure you noticed but we just updated the Insider’s Guide to Becoming a Rapid E-Learning Pro. Articulate Presenter was around well before eHelp (one of the leading companies) was purchased by Macromedia that was purchased by Adobe. In fact, eHelp licensed Articulate Presenter for their own RoboPresenter product.

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Rapid eLearning

DECEMBER 6, 2011

Over the years elearning software has become easier to use. So anything you can do to find inexpensive assets that you can be used for elearning helps. So anything you can do to find inexpensive assets that you can be used for elearning helps. Most people have heard of sites like Groupon or Living Social. MightyDeals.

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Rapid eLearning

MAY 22, 2012

Most likely you’ve also had to take similar types of compliance courses. In an ideal world all elearning would be completely relevant to your job and compliance courses like this wouldn’t exist. Typically compliance courses are more like certification programs. You know the drill. Don’t create a course. Keep it simple.

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Rapid eLearning

MARCH 2, 2015

To share elearning courses via a learning management system or Articulate Online is common. In that case, it makes sense to use a URL shortener to get a shorter link. is a popular one (and you can customize the link), and if you use Cloudberry (referenced below) there’s a link shortening option when you grab the web URL.

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Rapid eLearning

JANUARY 31, 2012

Here are a couple of additional free desktop applications shared by some blog readers. Of course, you’ll need an internet connection and hope that your organization isn’t blocking its use. I only added the apps I’d be comfortable using for my own work. I find it really easy to use and one of my favorites of the online tools.

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Rapid eLearning

MAY 11, 2015

Because the main image looks like an organizational overview, I think the template works great for a new hire orientation module. Free Storyline template. If you use the template let me know. Download your free 46-page ebook: The Insider's Guide to Becoming a Rapid E-Learning Pro. Free PowerPoint template.

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Rapid eLearning

APRIL 17, 2012

I like to do these templates because they help bring out a few ideas. Most of us aren’t graphic designers and we struggle to come up with a nice looking design. As a habit, I like to review website designs for ideas. I learn a lot about layouts and how the designer is using color. In this case, I mostly use PowerPoint.

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Rapid eLearning

APRIL 1, 2015

A lot’s happened over the past few years and it always seems like your lab is at the forefront of emerging technologies. Can you share it with the blog’s readers? Can you share it with the blog’s readers? Responsive design is critical for this new generation of learners who mostly use smart phone devices. Werner Wear.

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