Rapid eLearning

OCTOBER 2, 2018

A while back I shared some free illustrated backgrounds that you can use for your branched scenario courses in e-learning. I’ve been working on interactive scenarios for a few upcoming workshops and created some background images that we’ll use to build interactive branched scenarios. Upcoming E-Learning Events.

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Rapid eLearning

SEPTEMBER 16, 2014

Here’s a cool example I like to show at workshops. It’s an interaction from a travel website and not an elearning course. Challenge Activity: Flat Design Graphics for E-Learning. E-Learning Jobs: Training, elearning, and instructional design jobs. Upcoming Events & Workshops.

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Rapid eLearning

SEPTEMBER 25, 2018

Between the workshops I run, blog emails received, and helping in the community, I get to see hundreds of e-learning courses. Download the fully revised, free 63-page ebook: The Insider's Guide to Becoming a Rapid E-Learning Pro. Upcoming E-Learning Events. Free E-Learning Resources.

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Rapid eLearning

OCTOBER 14, 2014

Challenge Activity: Rapid Response Training: Ebola Outbreak (Challenge #54). E-Learning Jobs: Training, elearning, and instructional design jobs. Upcoming Events & Workshops. October : Las Vegas (Devlearn). Community Blog Posts & Tutorials. Quick Tips for Working with Storyline Characters.

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Rapid eLearning

SEPTEMBER 30, 2014

I tried it myself at the workshop in Denver, which you can see below. Sketching doesn’t need to be perfect and the organic nature of it provides a novel contrast to what we usually see in our elearning courses. E-Learning Jobs: Training, elearning, and instructional design jobs. E-Learning Heroes Roadshow.

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Rapid eLearning

NOVEMBER 17, 2014

I’ve just finished a number of workshops and capped it off with a session at Devlearn. It was a great time of meeting many of you and learning more about what you do. Usually the local ASTD, ISPI, or STC chapters contact me about doing workshops. 7 Fresh E-Learning Examples to Inspire You.

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Rapid eLearning

AUGUST 9, 2011

I get lots of questions from those who are just getting started with rapid elearning. They want to know what they can do to build good elearning. It’s just a matter of learning, which entails practicing your craft. Good books to get started: e-Learning By Design. e-Learning & the Science of Instruction.

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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

JULY 5, 2011

Not a lot of hands-on instruction; but offers a broad overview with some good ideas. Most rapid elearning designers aren’t also going to be outstanding graphic designers. August 16 : Atlanta, GA—ASTD: I’ll be doing two sessions, one on elearning and the other on graphics. Simple and easy follow. Good examples.

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Rapid eLearning

AUGUST 11, 2015

Download the fully revised, free 63-page ebook: The Insider's Guide to Becoming a Rapid E-Learning Pro. Upcoming E-Learning Workshops & Events (2015). IDD@UGA: Conference for Instructional Designers & Learning Professionals. If you're in the area, it's a good workshop at a great price.

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Rapid eLearning

OCTOBER 23, 2012

Take note of how the interaction feels and some of the additional instructions required for each interaction. Next week I’ll be at Devlearn in Las Vegas. Articulate Storyline: Advanced E-learning Made Simple. November 1 : Las Vegas, NV (Devlearn). The Power of Rapid E-Learning. 2012 Calendar.

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Rapid eLearning

AUGUST 4, 2015

I used the free image to create an interactive course prototype for an upcoming workshop activity. Download the fully revised, free 63-page ebook: The Insider's Guide to Becoming a Rapid E-Learning Pro. Upcoming E-Learning Workshops & Events (2015). To learn more & register, click here.

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Rapid eLearning

SEPTEMBER 1, 2015

Download the fully revised, free 63-page ebook: The Insider's Guide to Becoming a Rapid E-Learning Pro. Upcoming E-Learning Workshops & Events (2015). Community-based elearning workshops focused on practical tips & tricks. To learn more & register, click here. How about you?

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Rapid eLearning

SEPTEMBER 22, 2015

Download the fully revised, free 63-page ebook: The Insider's Guide to Becoming a Rapid E-Learning Pro. Upcoming E-Learning Workshops & Events (2015). Community-based elearning workshops focused on practical tips & tricks. To learn more & register, click here.

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Rapid eLearning

AUGUST 25, 2015

I quickly drew the images for this presentation on how rapid elearning is so simple that even a monkey can do it. If you want to learn more, Dan Roam released a great how-to workbook that shows how to create the images for visual thinking. Upcoming E-Learning Workshops & Events (2015).

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eLearning Learning Posts

DECEMBER 1, 2009

Learning styles and fixed ideas - Sticky Learning , November 14, 2009. The Modalities of Blended Learning - Element K Blog , November 8, 2009. Why Enhanced Reading Comprehension Skills Are a Must for Instructional Designers? - C4LPT Guide to Social Learning , November 24, 2009. DevLearn (65).

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Rapid eLearning

SEPTEMBER 15, 2015

If possible, start a blog to document what you’re learning and reflect on what others think. In any case, don’t depend on the occasional conference or workshop. Build Your E-Learning Skills through Practice. Download the fully revised, free 63-page ebook: The Insider's Guide to Becoming a Rapid E-Learning Pro.

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Rapid eLearning

OCTOBER 18, 2011

Here’s Why You Need an E-Learning Portfolio. Do You Need An Instructional Design Degree? 5 Ways to Prepare & Be an E-Learning Winner. Tidbits: I’m thinking about putting together some sort of workshop in the Pacific Northwest (maybe Seattle or Portland). October 25: Houston – Elearning Symposium.

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Rapid eLearning

SEPTEMBER 29, 2015

Download the fully revised, free 63-page ebook: The Insider's Guide to Becoming a Rapid E-Learning Pro. Upcoming E-Learning Workshops & Events (2015). Going to Devlearn? Community-based elearning workshops focused on practical tips & tricks. Free E-learning Resources.

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eLearning Learning Posts

DECEMBER 1, 2010

And I feel honored that social signals came in granting my post on eLearning Strategy top spot. And interestingly several of the posts are around John Seely Brown’s keynote at DevLearn. Principles for Effectively Designing a 3D Learning Environment. Probably my favorite sessions today revolved around games in learning.

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Rapid eLearning

OCTOBER 28, 2014

Instructional Design E-Learning Challenge. Sometimes the elearning challenges poke a bit at what we do and not at how we build courses. For example, a recent challenge asked us to describe what elearning designers really do. This Week’s E-Learning Challenge. Upcoming Events & Workshops.

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Rapid eLearning

NOVEMBER 2, 2010

Tidbits: I’m in San Francisco this week at Devlearn. I’m presenting on how to create instructional design templates and creating shared practice communities. In one of the sessions we can discuss some of what I learned from the Articulate Guru submissions. Learn how to build a rapid elearning course.

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Rapid eLearning

SEPTEMBER 23, 2014

At a recent workshop I was chatting with someone about simple ways to speed up course design. Start by thinking through the various screens common to elearning courses and then build the core structure. Create an instruction screen with all of those details. Build an elearning starter course template. Sign up here.

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eLearning Learning Posts

NOVEMBER 2, 2010

Open Source eLearning Tools , October 13, 2010 I was just asked about trends in open source for eLearning and particularly open source eLearning tools. Probably one of the better sources on this is Jane Hart’s Instructional Tools Directory. Learning what you need to know, when you need to know it 2. Open for use?

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Rapid eLearning

OCTOBER 21, 2014

Click here to view the elearning example. The next demo was created by Kristin Anthony , instructional designer, lifter and lover of dogs. Rapid E-Learning for a Rapid Response. E-Learning Jobs: Training, elearning, and instructional design jobs. Upcoming Events & Workshops.

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Rapid eLearning

MARCH 10, 2015

I ran into Kevin at Devlearn. Blair Rorani of Ever Learning. Last year in Australia, Blair live sketched my presentation which I noted in this post on instructional design challenges. John Curran of Designed for Learning. E-learning Community News Learn: Want to learn more about elearning?

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Rapid eLearning

AUGUST 18, 2015

Download the fully revised, free 63-page ebook: The Insider's Guide to Becoming a Rapid E-Learning Pro. Upcoming E-Learning Workshops & Events (2015). IDD@UGA: Conference for Instructional Designers & Learning Professionals. If you're in the area, it's a good workshop at a great price.

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Rapid eLearning

SEPTEMBER 8, 2015

Download the fully revised, free 63-page ebook: The Insider's Guide to Becoming a Rapid E-Learning Pro. Upcoming E-Learning Workshops & Events (2015). Community-based elearning workshops focused on practical tips & tricks. To learn more & register, click here.

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Rapid eLearning

SEPTEMBER 4, 2018

I’m did a workshop on simple ways to create animated.gifs for e-learning courses. In part of the workshop we play around with using them as header graphics for Rise courses. Download the fully revised, free 63-page ebook: The Insider's Guide to Becoming a Rapid E-Learning Pro. Register here.

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Rapid eLearning

OCTOBER 30, 2018

In workshops we usually create a blank slide and then a box to represent all of those things above. Download the fully revised, free 63-page ebook: The Insider's Guide to Becoming a Rapid E-Learning Pro. Upcoming E-Learning Events. October 23 (Las Vegas, NV): Articulate User Conference with Devlearn.

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Rapid eLearning

NOVEMBER 1, 2011

I get a lot of questions about number of slides or screen count per hour of instruction. First, to the elearner screen count means nothing. Tidbits: I’ll be in Los Angeles on November 12 doing an Articulate workshop. November 1: Las Vegas, NV (Elearning Guild)— Devlearn. Let me explain. Check it out.

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Rapid eLearning

OCTOBER 26, 2010

Tidbits: San Francisco at Devlearn on November 3-5. I’m presenting on how to create instructional design templates and creating shared practice communities. In one of the sessions we can discuss some of what I learned from the Articulate Guru submissions. More from Devlearn. To learn more, check out Cammy’s blog.

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