Rapid eLearning

SEPTEMBER 25, 2012

When it comes to creating interactive elearning, I focus on three key principles. Instead of pushing information out, create a way for the learner to pull information in. Then create an environment that puts them in position to make the types of decisions they’d make in the real world. Rapid E-Learning Workshop.

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Rapid eLearning

SEPTEMBER 18, 2012

A couple of the benefits of elearning are consistent delivery of content and compression of time to deliver it. For example, there are often training initiatives that require some face-to-face sessions and peer interaction. That’s something that elearning can’t always do effectively. I like this example from Mike Enders.

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Rapid eLearning

JULY 5, 2011

Good examples. Most rapid elearning designers aren’t also going to be outstanding graphic designers. Good Graphic Design Creates Meaning. For example, some shapes convey meaning even if they don’t contain any significant content. Here’s a simple example. November 1: Las Vegas, NV (Elearning Guild)— Devlearn.

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Rapid eLearning

JANUARY 8, 2013

So in today’s post I am highlighting some of the free assets that your peers have recently shared in the elearning community. Here are some cool blurred backgrounds that can add richness and texture to your elearning courses. Montse Posner Anderson has an example screenshot and a tutorial on how to create your own backgrounds.

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Rapid eLearning

OCTOBER 23, 2012

This way I learn to use the software and I get to experiment with screen interactions and get a feel for what works and what doesn’t. For example, here’s a simple demo where you have to make a choice between one of two offices. Pinterest UX board : various examples of UI and UX designs. He shows good before and after examples.

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Rapid eLearning

AUGUST 30, 2011

In addition, the process of having to create engaging questions forces us as course developers to put the content into a context that’s relevant to the learner. This means you can easily add your survey to your elearning course. In the example below, we created some information about student/teacher ratios. Are you male?

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Rapid eLearning

NOVEMBER 13, 2012

Tutorial 1: create the framework. Tutorial 3: create the drag and drop. In the second example below, the user clicks the tutorial button to load the description of the videos. In the third example below, the user hovers the mouse over the tutorial button which exposes the video description. The Power of Rapid E-Learning.

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Rapid eLearning

JULY 19, 2011

Generally we think elearning is built to change behaviors or improve performance, but that’s not always the case. Many organizations use the rapid elearning tools just to share information. There are also quite a few people who use the rapid elearning tools because it allows them to quickly build multimedia content.

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Rapid eLearning

JANUARY 15, 2013

Each one of us has a visual voice that we can hear and learn to build better looking elearning courses. The secret is learning to hear the voice. E-Learning Workshop Example. In the example below the fonts and background are changed. The Visual Voice for E-Learning. What about fonts?

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Learning Visions

NOVEMBER 4, 2009

I had the great pleasure of speaking last night at the Massachusetts chapter of the International Society for Performance Improvement (ISPI). as well as connect with some new folks in the Boston e-learning community. They've included rating scales and subjective tales of their experiences, sometimes along with links to examples.

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Rapid eLearning

OCTOBER 4, 2011

E-learning courses are an intrusion to the natural learning process. With good planning, it’s a welcome intrusion because we can compress time and create cost-effective and repeatable learning events. Create an environment where they have as much freedom as possible. Let them click around and explore.

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Tony Karrer

NOVEMBER 26, 2007

This is the reason I created the First Time Visitor's Guide. Post Views Comments Bookmarks eLearningTechnology 18,308 247 What is eLearning 2.0? and eLearning 2.0 Start-Up Guides 1,368 1 22 eLearning 1.0 Tools - A Summary 1,147 2 28 Personal and Group Learning Using Web 2.0 Tools 1,140 9 43 eLearning 2.0

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Rapid eLearning

DECEMBER 11, 2012

Often we spend too much time trying to figure out the ROI (return on investment) of our work when that’s already been determined by the organization because they created your position and filled it with you. It’s possible that you may talk the client out of an elearning project. January 29 & 30 : London ( Learning Technologies ).

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Rapid eLearning

OCTOBER 18, 2011

Above is a good example of something that is the appropriate size for a portfolio. This is about the size example you want on your portfolio—something that’s easy to click through and demonstrates your skills. Eventually my role as an MVP created the opportunity to join Articulate full time to do what I’m doing now.

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Rapid eLearning

OCTOBER 30, 2012

As they were talking about the features, one of them mentioned the ability to combine shapes to create your own. Why create a cool feature and bury it where it can’t be found? And that’s a pretty powerful feature, especially for rapid elearning developers. First create a custom tab. Then create groups.

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Rapid eLearning

SEPTEMBER 11, 2012

In a recent post we looked at ways to build interactive elearning even if using PowerPoint to build the courses. So in today’s post I’ll show you how I created the PowerPoint interaction. This lets us look at some essential production tips when using PowerPoint to build interactive elearning. Create Shapes for Hyperlinks.

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Rapid eLearning

SEPTEMBER 20, 2011

A lot of rapid elearning content finds its roots in repurposed classroom slides. A great way to get out of the PowerPoint look is to create screens that hold content in different ways. For example, if you put a TV monitor on the screen you’re less inclined to use bullet points. Feel free to use them as you wish.

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Rapid eLearning

MAY 17, 2016

There are informal options like the video tutorials , lots of free webinars, and a number of opensource learning opportunities. And of course, participate in your local ATD , ISPI , and STC chapters. Read a book and apply what you learn to your courses (or the weekly challenges). Upcoming E-Learning Events.

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Rapid eLearning

DECEMBER 4, 2012

Create the look you need, and then apply the master template to all of the slides. Your client didn’t use the master slide to create the course. The client may not have started with a master slide, but there’s no reason why you can’t create a master slide and a few layouts to define the project’s look. But here’s the kicker.

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Rapid eLearning

NOVEMBER 1, 2011

First, to the elearner screen count means nothing. For example, I can make ten points on a single screen or have ten screens, each with a single point. People typically ask the question because they are tasked to build an hour of learning and want a better sense of how much content creation that means. Let me explain.

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eLearning Learning Posts

JULY 7, 2010

10 Free Audio Programs to Use for E-Learning - Rapid eLearning Blog , June 1, 2010 I’m no audio engineer. Sms is much faster than e-mail. Top five tips for creating effective interactions - Spicy Learning , June 14, 2010 Interactions pose a dilemma to all instructional designers. We all do it.

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