Scissortail's Learning Nest

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

Here are eight FREE resources for learning about accessibility. Notes: This free course consists of seven modules that provide an overview of accessibility, challenges and principles, assistive technology, laws related to accessibility, benefits of accessible technology, roles and responsibilities, and more. Not sure where to start?

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The Logical Blog by IconLogic

MARCH 1, 2012

The photos are lifted from  Flickr  and are, by and large, Creative Commons  licensed. This type of license allows free use but they'll need an attribution link. (If If, however, you would like to use the images in your eLearning, you will probably need images labeled for commercial use.

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BrainCert

JULY 26, 2023

This involves comprehending the distinction between fair use and copyright infringement, as well as being mindful of licenses such as Creative Commons, which may permit limited uses of copyrighted materials. It is crucial to understand the basic principles of copyright and intellectual property law.

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Association Learning Management System Guide Course Creative Commons 52

Adobe Captivate

FEBRUARY 24, 2017

A few years ago I worked for an organization that required custom designed eLearning but didn’t have a budget for stock photography, background music, or video. I wanted my eLearning to be rich in multimedia but I didn’t want to break the rules when it came to sourcing this material. I had to be resourceful. https://soundcloud.com/.

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Rapid eLearning

MARCH 22, 2016

The other day someone asked for some links to free audio files to use as background audio. Personally, I’m not sure how much demand there really is for free audio files but to help you out, I’ll share some of the resources I’ve collected. There are thousands of free audio sites. Free Audio: Background Music.

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Rapid eLearning

JANUARY 26, 2016

Had a question about finding good free audio sound effects for elearning courses. As with any free content, if you’re using the free audio files for real projects, be sure to check the license agreements. Many of these free audio sites are under Creative Commons licensing, but check to be sure.

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CourseArc

OCTOBER 26, 2021

Based on the idea of open access, OER is the free, immediate, online use of available research articles with re-use rights. Through OER, organizations can use verified, up-to-date, free resources that avoid circulation and print delays. But inequities still exist. Take the movement for Open Educational Resources, or OER, for example.

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Adobe Captivate

JANUARY 27, 2018

One of the challenges of working as a freelance instructional designer is the high expectation put upon you by your clients to deliver amazing looking eLearning for as little money as possible. I wanted my eLearning to be rich in multimedia, but I didn’t want to break the rules when it came to sourcing this material.

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Experiencing eLearning

MAY 9, 2011

Check licenses; some are Creative Commons, some are free for commercial use, some are personal use only. The table at the end with a list of schools, programs, and costs is very helpful. tags: newid instructionaldesign e-learning highered career. Icon Search Engine | Iconfinder. Hundreds of icon sets. Posted from Diigo.

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Diigo Creative Commons Comparison Instructional Design 193

Adobe Captivate

APRIL 11, 2018

You are also free from copyright, when it clearly states that the fixation is in the public domain or is licensed by Creative Commons with attribution. Stock media used to be very expensive, but today there is a wealth of free to use attributable content, without the need of breaching copyright.

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Research Stock Adobe Captivate Creative Commons 61

easygenerator

FEBRUARY 28, 2016

Here is a list with free services to images and other resources that you are allowed to use. Copyright free images via search engines. Both of them allow you to search for images that are free to reuse. Select the option “free to share and use” and select the correct option. A ton of free stock photos.

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Images Free Resources Guide 40

CourseArc

NOVEMBER 15, 2016

In fact, empirical evidence based on the experiences of renowned learning centers suggests over 35% of adult online learners drop out of their courses as a result of their initial reaction to and experiences with eLearning. Do not dive directly into core learning modules, or you may scare off your least-experienced eLearners.

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LearnDash

OCTOBER 26, 2015

LearnDash is being used to power elearning programs of all shapes and sizes. The course will remain open until the end of February 2016 and is free to register. These photos are all open licensed Creative Commons images. In fact I’ve used Creative Commons images, videos and audio throughout the course.

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Performance OER Course Creative Commons 100

Learning Visions

AUGUST 1, 2007

Cammy Beans Learning Visions Musings on eLearning, instructional design and other training stuff. Wednesday, August 01, 2007 Learning Visions Im Cammy Bean and this is my little corner of the world where I talk about instructional design and topics somewhat related to eLearning. Feel free to email me directly and we can follow up.

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Second Life Instructional Design Moodle eLearning Guild 100

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. It works well in an elearning context. Click to view the free template in action.

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TalentLMS

SEPTEMBER 24, 2015

ELearning course development requires you to borrow artifacts and intellectual material from the Internet all the time. As an eLearning developer, you need to know about the various copyright and public domain intellectual works available for your use in your courses. This includes linking to external resources. Definitely not!

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Policies eLearning Developer Examples Creative Commons 40

Kitaboo

OCTOBER 31, 2023

The tool features an intuitive and user-friendly interface that provides a hassle-free user experience, fostering streamlined resource management and enhanced learning efficiency. Understanding legal frameworks is crucial in navigating the intricacies of fair use, open educational resources (OER), and Creative Commons licensing.

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Teach System Education Management 52

Upside Learning

MARCH 22, 2011

50 Websites To Download and Read Online Free E-Books. Here are 50 websites to download and read online free ebooks. 30+ Places To Find Creative Commons Media. Read to know more. E-books have become a very important part of our lives. 31 Of My Favorite Digital Storytelling Sites. So, have a look around and get inspired!

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Media Learning Technologies iPad Technology 239

Learning Visions

MARCH 12, 2007

Cammy Beans Learning Visions Musings on eLearning, instructional design and other training stuff. Monday, March 12, 2007 Free the Learners -- Free the LMS Jay Cross in Free the learners talks about his afternoon omelette and anarchy and then goes on: People ask how to track informal learning in their LMS; my response is don’t.

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Rapid eLearning

JUNE 1, 2010

Today I want to share some free or inexpensive ways to work with the audio in your elearning courses. It’s an audio editor that is free and easy to use for beginners. It’s also free, which is a big plus. Creative Commons Audio. The tools above are free and help you get better sounding audio.

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Learning Visions

MAY 11, 2009

Cammy Beans Learning Visions Musings on eLearning, instructional design and other training stuff. Monday, May 11, 2009 Free Articulate & Moodle Seminars in Boston and Chicago Are you in Boston or Chicago? The eLearning Salary Gender Gap Phew! ► March (11) eLearning Geeks on Spring Break and New Skills for.

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Learning Visions

SEPTEMBER 21, 2009

Cammy Beans Learning Visions Musings on eLearning, instructional design and other training stuff. Monday, September 21, 2009 eLearning Authoring Tools Review -- Help! I am working on a presentation in a few weeks about eLearning authoring tools. Feel free to contact me to talk more. The eLearning Salary Gender Gap Phew!

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eLearning Tools Authoring Tools Corporate eLearning 136

CommLab India

OCTOBER 14, 2016

Videvo : This website offers 100% free HD stock footage and motion graphics, which can be downloaded and used in any project. You can find free HD stock videos, b-rolls, and backgrounds here. You can find free HD stock videos, b-rolls, and backgrounds here. Remember that each clip has its own licensing terms.

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Site Video Stock Design 44

Learning Visions

MAY 23, 2009

Cammy Beans Learning Visions Musings on eLearning, instructional design and other training stuff. Saturday, May 23, 2009 eLearning on Alltop Alltop, a venture of Guy Kawasaki, is an "online magazine rack" that aggregates RSS feeds about popular topics. The eLearning Salary Gender Gap Phew! Can I, um, have your attention, please?

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Corporate eLearning Moodle ASTD eLearning 100

Learning with e's

JUNE 15, 2012

I managed to keynote four conferences in six days, respectively eLearning 2.0 I was challenged by delegates at Solstice to elaborate on the legal and ethical issues of Creative Commons and other Copyleft approaches. Creative Commons, I explained, is a means of circumventing Internet Copyright constraints.

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Creative Commons Cognitive Library Journal 73

Technology Enhanced Learning Blog

FEBRUARY 13, 2019

Re-reading an old post by Melissa Milloway , about her eLearning 10 pet-peeves, reminded my of a post I started and never finished last year. I try and use good quality royalty free images available under a Creative Commons license, but I am also conscious that they may fall into the trap I describe above.

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Case Study Creative Commons Leadership Learning Objects 66

Learning Visions

OCTOBER 30, 2009

Cammy Beans Learning Visions Musings on eLearning, instructional design and other training stuff. Friday, October 30, 2009 Finding Good Photos for Your eLearning Scenarios Do you struggle with finding good stock photos to use in your eLearning scenarios? eLearning Art to the rescue! The eLearning Salary Gender Gap Phew!

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Photo Corporate eLearning eLearning Strategy Moodle 100

Obsidian Learning

FEBRUARY 23, 2021

Image licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported license. Read more about video-based best practices and tips in our free eBook. Really, not so much has changed. Attribution: amiteshikha. Concept #2: Retention. Onboarding can be an overwhelming experience.

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Social Learning Social Effectiveness Compliance Training 67

Learning Visions

MAY 18, 2009

Cammy Beans Learning Visions Musings on eLearning, instructional design and other training stuff. Monday, May 18, 2009 eLearning Tip #23: Karmic Learning with Twitter You probably already know that Twitter is the 140-character microblogging platform. The eLearning Salary Gender Gap Phew! Karmic learning. Its tip #23.

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Twitter Corporate eLearning Tips Moodle 100

Learning Visions

MARCH 4, 2009

Cammy Beans Learning Visions Musings on eLearning, instructional design and other training stuff. Wednesday, March 04, 2009 Design Lively Elearning with Action Mapping Cathy Moore has just announced the release of her eLearning Blueprint. Looks like a really useful tool for helping map out an eLearning project.

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Corporate eLearning Design Moodle Brandon Hall 100

Learning Visions

JANUARY 7, 2009

Cammy Beans Learning Visions Musings on eLearning, instructional design and other training stuff. Wednesday, January 07, 2009 eLearning Guild 2009 Salary Report Check out the 2009 salary report from the eLearning Guild. Brent Schlenker asks, " Are you making over $78k as an elearning professional?"

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eLearning Guild Report Corporate eLearning Moodle 100

CourseArc

MARCH 8, 2017

Also, before purchasing a tool, see if it offers a free trial. Did we mention you can try CourseArc for free for 14 days ?). Image: “ I Heart Graphs ” by Ken Kuchih via Flickr Creative Commons License. “Does This Make Sense?” But that’s another topic for another time.).

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Tips Picture Images Creative Commons 113

Learning Visions

NOVEMBER 6, 2008

Cammy Beans Learning Visions Musings on eLearning, instructional design and other training stuff. Thursday, November 06, 2008 Learning About eLearning: Browse My Stuff Tony Karrer has just rebranded and launched eLearning Learning. Its kind of like Technorati, but community focused around the singular topic of eLearning.

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Corporate eLearning Moodle Brandon Hall Case Study 100

Learning Visions

APRIL 8, 2009

Cammy Beans Learning Visions Musings on eLearning, instructional design and other training stuff. Wednesday, April 08, 2009 Ellen Wagner: eLearning Roadtrip Are you an instructional designer or interested in instructional design? Are you reading Ellen Wagners blog eLearning Roadtrip yet? The eLearning Salary Gender Gap Phew!

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Corporate eLearning Authoring Tools Instructional Design Moodle 100

Learning with e's

APRIL 11, 2012

In Estonia, runs the publicity, free wifi access is a human right, and it certainly seems to be true. No matter where I have been today throughout the city, I have been able to get free access to the internet on my iPod Touch. Unported License. It is the capital of Estonia , a small country with a population of around 1.3

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Community Skype iPod License 92

Learning Visions

MARCH 23, 2009

Cammy Beans Learning Visions Musings on eLearning, instructional design and other training stuff. Monday, March 23, 2009 eLearning Network Instructional Designers Survey As Instructional Designers, it appears were a wide-ranging lot. The eLearning Salary Gender Gap Phew! video director (20%) [me too!]

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Instructional Design Survey Network Instructional 100

Learning Visions

JANUARY 5, 2009

Cammy Beans Learning Visions Musings on eLearning, instructional design and other training stuff. Monday, January 05, 2009 On Games and eLearning As eLearning designers, your goal is (hopefully) to make the learning experience engaging. The eLearning Salary Gender Gap Phew! Its easy to equate engaging with fun.

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