Rapid eLearning

AUGUST 10, 2021

This demo is close to the type of interactions one might build in a real e-learning course. There are a lot of other interesting ideas in the e-learning challenges , like this one with the fish animation. Download the fully revised, free 63-page ebook: The Insider's Guide to Becoming a Rapid E-Learning Pro.

Images 111

Images Examples Rapid eLearning Stock 111

Rapid eLearning

APRIL 17, 2012

One of the topics we cover in the elearning workshops is how to quickly create templates to help move the elearning courses out of that PowerPoint look. In this case, I mostly use PowerPoint. But hopefully you’ll take the time to practice some of the techniques so that you develop more proficient skills in PowerPoint.

PowerPoint 77

PowerPoint Templates Rapid eLearning Free 77

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.

Templates 40

Templates PowerPoint Free Quiz 40

Rapid eLearning

JULY 21, 2015

Here’s a free PowerPoint template I built for a recent workshop. I used it to show how to create interactive conversations in PowerPoint using hyperlinks. This free template could be used as a way to share manager/employee information or perhaps as an FAQ interaction. Click here to see the free template demo.

PowerPoint 40

PowerPoint Templates Conversation Free 40

Rapid eLearning

SEPTEMBER 4, 2012

To help you relax and enjoy the last few days of summer, I’ve included a free tab-themed elearning template. Click here to view the demo template. Included with the PowerPoint file is a matching Articulate Quizmaker template customized with a matching color scheme. Demos & Downloads. Rapid E-Learning Workshop.

Templates 77

Templates PowerPoint Quizmaker Compliance Training 77

Rapid eLearning

OCTOBER 7, 2014

I was building a demo for a workshop and needed a few safety training images. Check out their service agreement to learn more. Check out their service agreement to learn more. Here’s the safety training demo I created for the workshop. Click here to view the elearning example. Two rapid elearning workshops.

Images 79

Images Rapid eLearning Free Course 79

Rapid eLearning

JANUARY 4, 2011

A Roadmap for Building an E-Learning Course. Here Are More Than 200 Free Rapid E-Learning Tutorials. Do You Really Need Instructions on How to Use an E-Learning Course? Why E-Learning is So Effective. Here’s How to Be an E-Learning Superstar in 2010. So stay tuned.

Rapid eLearning 77

Rapid eLearning PowerPoint Templates ASTD 77

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. See the Free PowerPoint Template in Action. Below is an example of the free PowerPoint template without any content in it.

PowerPoint 40

PowerPoint Templates Free Slides 40

Rapid eLearning

APRIL 5, 2022

This is especially true for software demos where it’s easy to lose track of what’s going on and where the mouse is moving, more so if the viewer isn’t familiar with the user interface. Feel free to share in the comments. Free E-Learning Resources. Want to learn more? Getting Started?

Tutorial 104

Tutorial Tips Press Screencast 104

Rapid eLearning

FEBRUARY 19, 2019

In a previous post, I explained when to use emojis for e-learning and three ways to insert them into your courses. Create Free Emojis. Here’s a site where you can create free custom emojis. Here’s quick tutorial that shows how to use the free emoji site. Click here to view the demo.

Free 54

Free Create Rapid eLearning Articulate 54

Rapid eLearning

OCTOBER 19, 2010

Free PowerPoint Template. It’s got a clean interface that could easily be adapted to an elearning course. So I used the site to inspire a new free PowerPoint template. Here’s a demo of the Airdropper-inspired template in action. Click here to view the demo. Use PowerPoint to build your graphics.

PowerPoint 79

PowerPoint Templates Free Rapid eLearning 79

Rapid eLearning

JUNE 14, 2011

Below are a couple of images from the PowerPoint template I quickly mocked up. You can see an example in the demo below. Everything’s created in PowerPoint (another example of how great it is as an illustration tool). Everything’s created in PowerPoint (another example of how great it is as an illustration tool).

Templates 77

Templates PowerPoint Free Rapid eLearning 77

Rapid eLearning

JANUARY 30, 2018

I shared a cool 3D interaction in a recent workshop demo and have had lots of people ask how I built it. You can check out the interaction in this Rise demo. Here’s a previous post where I detailed more of the construction of the Rise demo. The tutorial below shows how to create the video using 3D models in PowerPoint.

PowerPoint 52

PowerPoint Video Create Slides 52

Rapid eLearning

MAY 9, 2023

Click to view the demo. DemoFest Examples : at their conferences, The E-Learning Guild hosts a DemoFest, which is like a science fair for e-learning projects. Download the fully revised, free 63-page ebook: The Insider's Guide to Becoming a Rapid E-Learning Pro Events May 3-4 (London) : Learning Technologies.

Compliance Training 88

Compliance Training Authoring Tools Course Firewalls 88

Rapid eLearning

SEPTEMBER 6, 2011

In today’s post, I’ll show you how to build a laptop monitor inspired by the free laptop image file you can get from the psdGraphics site. And at the end of the post you’ll find the original PowerPoint file for you to download and deconstruct. I combined shapes in PowerPoint 2010 to cut a hole in the lid and make it transparent.

PowerPoint 78

PowerPoint Free Templates ASTD 78

Rapid eLearning

JULY 28, 2009

PowerPoint is an important part of the rapid elearning world. If you want to build good elearning courses, you really have to learn to use PowerPoint and it’s many features. The process of replicating the work teaches you new techniques that you’ll have for the rest of your rapid elearning career.

PowerPoint 84

PowerPoint Templates Rapid eLearning Free 84

Rapid eLearning

JULY 19, 2022

My initial inclination was to build something in PowerPoint or Google slides, but I switched to Rise 360 and haven’t looked back. I find that even though Rise 360 is designed to be more of a traditional e-learning course , it really does lend itself as a great presentation tool. Go to the demo presentation and post a comment.

Tools 84

Tools Embed Slides Articulate 84

Rapid eLearning

AUGUST 3, 2010

So I had time to kill and decided to pull together a free elearning template for the blog readers. Click here to view the elearning template. If you want to succeed at rapid elearning, you have to develop your PowerPoint skills. See what you can do with PowerPoint. PowerPoint Tips.

PowerPoint 79

PowerPoint Templates Free Rapid eLearning 79

Rapid eLearning

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Help the customer see the difference in e-learning course design ideas. I like to give the customer a few demo courses that represent different ways to approach course content. Lots of really good sessions to improve your course design skills and learn some cool tips using Articulate 360. Hopefully, these ideas help.

Ideas 84

Ideas Blended Learning Custom Course 84

Rapid eLearning

MAY 14, 2019

Here’s some content that spans the past decade or so of rapid e-learning. Originally, the interactive scenario started as a PowerPoint file that was published with Articulate Studio to demonstrate how to create simple branched scenarios in PowerPoint. Interactive Scenario: PowerPoint.

Interactive 72

Interactive Rapid eLearning Articulate PowerPoint 72

Rapid eLearning

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

Collect examples of diverse types of courses and learning activities. Create a demo course with different treatments that vary from typical content-heavy to a bit more interactive and focused on decision-making experiences. Download the fully revised, free 63-page ebook: The Insider's Guide to Becoming a Rapid E-Learning Pro.

Diversity Training 79

Diversity Training Compliance Training Metrics Course 79

Rapid eLearning

DECEMBER 10, 2019

I even show how you could use it doing a software demo in a live presentation. I find the transcription on Google Slides is a lot faster and a bit more accurate than in PowerPoint. Live Transcription & Closed Captions in PowerPoint Presentations. Upcoming E-Learning Events. Free E-Learning Resources.

PowerPoint 72

PowerPoint Tutorial Create Rapid eLearning 72

Rapid eLearning

OCTOBER 25, 2011

PowerPoint’s designed as a presentation tool. While the application is versatile and great for elearning, many people still struggle to get past the PowerPoint look because the features are designed to encourage the use of the templates. The key is to learn to see the features from a different perspective.

Rapid eLearning 76

Rapid eLearning Tools Quizmaker Flash 76

Rapid eLearning

MAY 18, 2010

And here are a couple of demos that show the difference between a headset and desktop mic. There are also a few community members who also shared what they use and recorded some demos. There are a few common issues when working with rapid elearning tools. Click here to view demo. Think of it like a Jell-O mold.

Rapid eLearning 75

Rapid eLearning Microphone Tutorial PowerPoint 75

Rapid eLearning

JUNE 29, 2010

I was moving some files around the other day and found a tabbed PowerPoint template I started working on about a year ago. Feel free to use it as you wish. I like making these PowerPoint templates because it’s a good way to practice production techniques. They can make you more efficient when building your elearning courses.

PowerPoint 76

PowerPoint Templates Free Slides 76

Rapid eLearning

JUNE 28, 2011

The good thing is that you can stick your toes into the mobile learning waters with little investment and actually produce a viable product. If you want to get started with mobile learning, all you need is PowerPoint. And it still remains true for mobile learning. And that’s easy enough with PowerPoint output.

Rapid eLearning 84

Rapid eLearning Flash to HTML5 Conversion iPad PowerPoint 84

Rapid eLearning

MARCH 17, 2020

Here’s an e-learning example from Sarah Hodge that wasn’t part of the e-learning challenges but is a great example. Some of the things I like about this demo: Check out her example. That’s a great way to learn to use your e-learning software. Upcoming E-Learning Events.

Examples 67

Examples Interactive Quiz Articulate 67

Rapid eLearning

NOVEMBER 23, 2010

I’ve been able to meet quite a few rapid elearning developers and blog readers. Free Stuff Makes Everyone’s Job Easy & Fun. In honor of the active elearning community and the upcoming holiday season, I’m going to include one free download through the end of the year. Click here to view the template demo.

Templates 74

Templates PowerPoint Free Rapid eLearning 74

Rapid eLearning

DECEMBER 15, 2009

And then consider how they might work in your elearning courses. It’s also a great way to learn to use PowerPoint’s graphic features; because a lot of your rapid elearning success depends on how well you can get around PowerPoint. Click here to view the demo. How I Built the Template in PowerPoint.

Templates 76

Templates PowerPoint Rapid eLearning Free 76

Rapid eLearning

NOVEMBER 27, 2018

She incorporated the 3D models from PowerPoint to create videos that she added to her e-learning course. Click here to view the e-learning example. There’s also a free download for practice. Learn to work with 3D models in PowerPoint and bring them into your e-learning courses.

Tutorial 76

Tutorial Examples PowerPoint Rapid eLearning 76

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. I actually used one of the backgrounds for a recent workshop on interactive elearning.

Community 85

Community Free PNG ISPI 85

Rapid eLearning

AUGUST 1, 2008

The Rapid Elearning Blog. The Secret to Creating Your Own PowerPoint Templates for E-Learning. Most PowerPoint templates are designed for standard bullet point presentations. They’re not really designed for elearning courses. Click here to view demo. December 17th, 2007. 30 comments.

Rapid eLearning 75

Rapid eLearning Blended Learning Templates PowerPoint 75

Rapid eLearning

MAY 24, 2016

And remember, if you don’t have an illustration app, as long as you can get.EPS vector files, you can edit them in PowerPoint. The other day I ran across this series of vector images that would work in an elearning course. PowerPoint Tutorials. This will work in Storyline or PowerPoint. Free Downloads.

Tutorial 43

Tutorial Templates Free PowerPoint 43

Rapid eLearning

MAY 21, 2019

Click here to view the demo. I think often our e-learning courses look too formal or corporatey (if that’s a word). He used an image from freepik to create the visual elements for his demo. It’s also a good way to learn how to design when you have to work on ready-made elements. Want to learn more?

Templates 87

Templates Examples Leadership Articulate 87

OpenSesame

SEPTEMBER 24, 2010

Articulate Studio ‘09 is an easy-to-use elearning authoring tool that works with Microsoft PowerPoint. These tools give even the least tech savvy elearning developers the ability to create engaging and dynamic elearning content. Articulate Rapid E-Learning Studio ’09 Standard, without Engage, is available for $999.

Authoring Tools 40

Authoring Tools eLearning Tools Compliance Training eLearning Developer 40

Rapid eLearning

OCTOBER 20, 2009

Last week I was at PowerPoint Live 2009 in Atlanta where I spent some time with people in the PowerPoint community. I met a few blog readers, many of the PowerPoint MVPs that I’ve followed over the years, and was reminded of a few tips and tricks that I can use in my rapid elearning courses. Free Software.

PowerPoint 76

PowerPoint Rapid eLearning Authoring Tools Expert 76

Rapid eLearning

AUGUST 18, 2020

How to Transcribe Text into PowerPoint & E-Learning Courses. As I mentioned in an earlier post, create a demo course with media, interactivity, and animations. And use that to test the user’s learning environment. Upcoming E-Learning Events. Articulate Roadshow: Learn more and register here.

Flash to HTML5 Conversion 86

Flash to HTML5 Conversion Custom Help Flash 86