Rapid eLearning

JULY 21, 2015

Here’s a free PowerPoint template I built for a recent workshop. This free template could be used as a way to share manager/employee information or perhaps as an FAQ interaction. Below is an example of the template in action. Click here to see the free template demo. How to Edit the Free PowerPoint Template.

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Rapid eLearning

AUGUST 4, 2015

I found a free desktop image made available by Anastasia Kolisnichenko. I used the free image to create an interactive course prototype for an upcoming workshop activity. The template is free for you to download and use as you wish. Below is an example of the template in action. PowerPoint (no zoom).

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Rapid eLearning

NOVEMBER 24, 2014

One of the challenges I pose in our workshops is to create an elearning template using free resources like some of the free images and free icons you find online. Free Icons for Your E-Learning Template. Create an E-Learning Template Using Free Icons. My Example of an E-Learning Template Using Free Icons.

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Rapid eLearning

JULY 26, 2016

As you know, the Articulate community regularly shares all sorts of free downloads. We have elearning templates , free PowerPoint templates , graphics , and all other sorts of free assets that can be used for your elearning courses. Get free templates here. Get free templates here. Get free templates here.

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Rapid eLearning

JULY 28, 2015

Here’s another free PowerPoint template that you’re free to use in your online training courses. The free template is structure to slide up and down as you navigate. I designed the files for a workshop on building some interactive timelines, however it can be used for anything. Click here to view the basic template.

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Rapid eLearning

MAY 11, 2015

I’m working on some practice content for an upcoming workshop and decided to share the template that is part of the workshop activities. It starts with a main image that has five distinct sections. See the New Hire Orientation Template in Action. Download the Free New Hire Orientation Template.

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Rapid eLearning

DECEMBER 20, 2016

I created a couple of simple quiz templates to use in a workshop and thought I’d share them here as well. I also added a tutorial video for those who want to learn more about using the template for a simple quiz in Storyline. Free Quiz Template: Storyline. You can download the free template here.

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Rapid eLearning

SEPTEMBER 22, 2015

In today’s post I’ll show three easy ways to create templates for your elearning courses. 30 Second E-Learning Templates. I’ve featured this technique before in the post on How to Build a Template in 30 Seconds. Essentially, you want to find a viable sliver from an image or screen grab. Add your content.

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Rapid eLearning

SEPTEMBER 1, 2015

To help you out, I compiled an assortment of free templates that you may have missed the past few weeks. There are 16 free PowerPoint templates and 15 free Storyline templates. And if you’re on that side of the planet where summer’s long gone, you can still take advantage of the free templates. Circle Lift.

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Rapid eLearning

DECEMBER 22, 2015

At a recent workshop I showed the difference between creating interactive elearning in PowerPoint and Storyline. For the workshop I created a few different templates. Following is the free PowerPoint template and the corresponding Storyline version. Free Interactive Tabs Template. Free PowerPoint Template.

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Rapid eLearning

MARCH 7, 2017

In the e-learning community, a number of people shared free icons and shapes. Looking at the free icons reminded me of simple trick we show in our PowerPoint workshops. Convert Dingbat Fonts to Free Vector Images. Right click and Save as image. If you'd like to see one of our workshops in your area just let me know.

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Rapid eLearning

APRIL 18, 2023

Delivering a keynote presentation and afternoon e-learning workshop. Check out these articles and free resources in the community. Swing by the booth and say hello. May 21-24 (San Diego) : ATD ICE. Come visit the booth. June 1 (Johannesburg) : 2023 Learning Indaba Conference. Register here. Free E-Learning Resources Want to learn more?

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Rapid eLearning

JUNE 23, 2015

Do a search for “free vector images” and you’ll find hundreds of sites that boast tens of thousands of free images. Besides, how many free vector images do you really need? Websites that Offer Free Vector Images. Other Sources for Free Vector Images. Editing Free Vector Images.

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Rapid eLearning

FEBRUARY 23, 2015

One of my favorite sites for free stock images is Unsplash.com. They provide hundreds of free stock images with a Creative Commons Zero license. That means you can do anything with the images, whether free or commercial. I also used one of the free images for this free template that I shared a while back.

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Rapid eLearning

JUNE 16, 2015

In this post we’ll explore how to edit free vector images in PowerPoint. There are hundreds of sites to download free vector images that can be used for your presentations and online training courses. However, if you get the image in.EPS format you may be able to edit the free vector images in PowerPoint.

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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. For example, the image below is a screenshot of the Articulate Storyline website. I noted those areas that I could incorporate into an elearning course template. I noted those areas that I could incorporate into an elearning course template.

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Rapid eLearning

FEBRUARY 9, 2016

Here’s a free elearning template I created for a recent workshop. The free template includes three interactions: two timelines and one process interaction. Free E-Learning Template Example. Click here to view an example of the free template. Download the free elearning template here.

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learnWorlds

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

Having the sense of community and collaborative learning at the forefront, cohort-based courses focus more on the individual students and students love them for it. Download Our Free Online Course Outline Templates. Download the Templates! Support, community, and accountability. But, what is cohort-based learning?

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Rapid eLearning

AUGUST 31, 2023

We have this shoplifting prevention document that we often use during our workshops on creating interactive e-learning. Check out these articles and free resources in the community. How, you ask? Follow some classic hero archetypes to create a memorable case study. Switch the perspective. But you know what’s really cool?

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Rapid eLearning

JULY 10, 2012

I call it the “quick template” technique. It’s a trick I share in many of my workshops. The screen usually has text, colors, and some other design elements like shapes and images. How to Create an E-Learning Template. Treatment of images. How do they work the logo or branded images into the template?

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Rapid eLearning

JUNE 14, 2016

I’m a big fan of community and how it helps us learn from each other. And that’s why community is so important for us. The Value of the E-Learning Community. Community isn’t content. Here’s one example of how this happens in the community. The E-Learning Community Shares What They Learn.

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Kitaboo

JANUARY 31, 2024

Some of the key features of a digital book creator are: Digital book creators offer features such as text formatting, image insertion, multimedia integration, and the ability to customize layout and design elements. Pick a platform that offers multimedia elements in your digital book along with templates or pre-designed layouts.

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Rapid eLearning

MAY 29, 2012

I have mixed feelings about templates. On one hand templates are great because they help guide the production process and maintain consistency. On the other hand, it’s easy to become too reliant on templates. Often this forces us to use templates that don’t fit the context of the course content. They have thousands.

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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. Glassy Blue Template. Click here to view the demo template. The image below shows the key layouts that make up the template.

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Rapid eLearning

MAY 9, 2023

Delivering a keynote presentation and afternoon e-learning workshop. Check out these articles and free resources in the community. Swing by the booth and say hello. May 21-24 (San Diego) : ATD ICE. Come visit the booth. June 1 (Johannesburg) : 2023 Learning Indaba Conference. Register here. Free E-Learning Resources Want to learn more?

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Rapid eLearning

JANUARY 24, 2017

Earlier I shared this free microlearning template. So in today’s post I’ll share a few tips so you can make your own template and edit the one I shared. Here’s a series of video tutorials that show how to create the simple, yet powerful microlearning template. It is easy to use and edit. Want to learn more?

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Limestone Learning

MARCH 28, 2024

PT: Avoid PowerPoint Template Time Sucks Do thorny template issues cross your desk on a weekly basis? PT: Community Discussion — Crisis Ahead: Navigating L&D’s Current Top Challenges Join this webinar to discuss some of the issues reshaping L&D in a time of rapid change. Tuesday, April 2, 2024, 9 a.m.–10

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Rapid eLearning

NOVEMBER 10, 2015

It seems like every day there’s a new site that offers free stock images. Seriously, how many stock images are you really using? In the past, I’ve save you some time by reviewing free stock images and curating them into contextual downloads. Stockagraphy is another site that searches free stock image sites.

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Rapid eLearning

SEPTEMBER 29, 2015

The Internet is rife with free things, especially free stock image sites. However, there are usually three main issues with the free stock image sites: The free stock images aren’t really free. The free stock image sites are only there to point to for-pay stock image sites. Free Stock Images in the Community.

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Rapid eLearning

DECEMBER 27, 2016

Free image editor: Pixlr. Free Style Guide template: this offers double bonus content. Not only does Trina share a free template , but within the template she links to great resources on elearning style guides. Free E-Learning Scenario Images. Free Templates. Here’s a Free Avatar Template & Tutorial.

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Rapid eLearning

APRIL 9, 2019

In this example, the images all need to be wide, but short rectangles so that I could get them about the same height as the text and squeeze them as close as possible to the button stacks in Rise 360. When I save the PowerPoint slides as images that results in an image that is 1280 x 384 pixels. 07:45 | Save slide as image.

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Rapid eLearning

DECEMBER 17, 2019

I’ve shared some ideas in previous posts with links to some examples , free templates , production ideas , and recommended books. Many stock image sites sell GUIs. Craftpix.net has a lot of free game image resources. I like this GUI and use it in one of my workshops where we learn to work with variables.

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Rapid eLearning

DECEMBER 10, 2019

I present at a lot of conferences and workshops. It’s probably not practical to do a live transcription for a software workshop. Check out these articles and free resources in the community. Get your free PowerPoint templates and free graphics & stock images. It’s almost magical. Want to learn more?

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Rapid eLearning

MARCH 12, 2019

Between the blog posts, community interactions, workshops, and webinars one of the most frequently asked questions is how to get started with e-learning or become a better e-learning developer. E-Learning Workshop : workshop covers general e-learning topics and not tool-specific. Upcoming E-Learning Events. Register now.

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Rapid eLearning

APRIL 5, 2011

A few days ago I came across this thread in the user community. Dave’s question (and the feedback he got) really speak to the value of the user community and why you need to be part of it if you aren’t already. Some of my best ideas come from the questions I get from the community. Free Image Generator.

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Rapid eLearning

SEPTEMBER 20, 2016

Here Are Two Cool PowerPoint Tips When Building Templates. Over 30 Free PowerPoint & E-Learning Templates. How to Edit Free Vector Images in PowerPoint. 5 PowerPoint E-Learning Tips & A Free Template. Here’s How to Create Your Own E-Learning Template in PowerPoint. Articulate E-Learning Workshop.

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Rapid eLearning

SEPTEMBER 10, 2019

Choose a Template Before Building the Course. Another common process is that the course author starts to build content and then later wants to apply a template. However, templates are made up of specific layouts and theme elements. The point of a template is to guide the design and speed up production. Details below.

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