Rapid eLearning

OCTOBER 25, 2022

When we design e-learning courses, we need to think about the overall objective of the training program and design our courses to meet that objective. All too often, I see courses that are nothing more than glorified and interactive PowerPoint slides. October 26-27 : Devlearn. October 25 : Articulate User Conference.

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Rapid eLearning

AUGUST 2, 2011

General Thoughts on Rapid E-Learning. 3 Things You Can Only Learn from a Real E-Learning Expert : Learn to work with subject matter experts and the tech-savvy millennials; and get a definitive explanation of how to finally spell e-learning eLearning elearning leearning.

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Rapid eLearning

OCTOBER 14, 2014

How do you define interactive elearning? It’s a question I ask clients when they tell me they want an interactive elearning course. Usually they define interactive elearning with what we normally consider the “bells and whistles.” Sometimes we laugh those off as superfluous or unnecessary interactions.

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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. Ready for an interactive learning experience? Lots of really good sessions to improve your course design skills and learn some cool tips using Articulate 360. Switch the perspective.

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Rapid eLearning

JANUARY 4, 2011

And as far as conferences, I’ll be at the usual ones like ASTD ICE and Devlearn. 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.

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Rapid eLearning

SEPTEMBER 16, 2014

On past projects, many of my customers would ask for interactive elearning courses. When I asked them how they defined interactive elearning courses they’d usually list things like fancy mouseovers, drag-and-drop interactions, and a host of other ways to interact with the screen.

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Rapid eLearning

AUGUST 23, 2011

Two things always stand out during these trips: There is no one way to do elearning. Some people build courses, some create marketing material, and some use the rapid elearning software to create multimedia information. One of the sessions I did in Atlanta was on how to get the graphics you need for your rapid elearning courses.

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Rapid eLearning

OCTOBER 10, 2023

The three options I recommend are: simple linear course linear plus some simple learning-based interactivity decision-based interactivity. The customers generally choose the second option because it’s a type of course they understand, includes some focus on performance and interactivity, and is a lot quicker to build.

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Clark Quinn

MAY 25, 2021

After 9/11, when we were avoiding travel, there was a push for elearning. And, with the usual push for efficiency, rapid elearning became the vogue. It looked like lectures, so it must be learning, right? I’ve run a workshop on that through the LDA , and it will be the topic of my workshop at DevLearn this fall.).

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Rapid eLearning

OCTOBER 25, 2011

But when you want to build “regular” elearning, then you use something else. However, if you step away from the quizzing structure, you’ll find that you can do a lot more than quizzes like interactive branched-scenarios. Use Your Quiz Application to Build Interactive Scenarios. This is why most quizzes have that boxy quiz look.

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Rapid eLearning

OCTOBER 23, 2012

Many elearning courses are linear and not very interactive. However, often linear is the default solution because of a lack of resources or because the developer isn’t quite sure how to get started with interactive content. Almost all interactivity is built on these three elements. Which Type of Interaction is Best?

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Rapid eLearning

OCTOBER 7, 2014

E-Learning Jobs: Training, elearning, and instructional design jobs. Interactive Sliders in E-Learning (Recap #52). Two rapid elearning workshops. Day 1: PowerPoint for E-Learning. Day 2: Building Interactive E-Learning with Articulate Storyline. Sign up here.

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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. Free Downloads.

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Rapid eLearning

SEPTEMBER 25, 2018

Many course developers focus on making the content interactive, which is good. But much of the interactivity is novel or exists at a very basic level. What tends to be missing is the more complex decision-making interactivity. Interactive E-Learning 101. Upcoming E-Learning Events.

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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. How to Create an Interactive Course Using a Single Image. It’s a simple way to create an exploratory interactive course. In this demo I used the free desktop image to create the interactive course design.

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Rapid eLearning

AUGUST 16, 2011

A lot of rapid elearning hinges on PowerPoint. To help you learn more about PowerPoint I pulled together a solid list of PowerPoint resources. From The Rapid E-Learning Blog. Here are a few posts that cover some of the essentials tips and tricks required for successful PowerPoint-based rapid elearning.

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Rapid eLearning

NOVEMBER 27, 2018

During the recent Articulate User event at Devlearn, Sarah Hodge from SlideSugar shared a really cool example that she built in Storyline. 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. Upcoming E-Learning Events.

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Dashe & Thomson

DECEMBER 14, 2010

I’m not sure I would have seen the concert through the lens of social learning had I not attended DevLearn ’10 last month. The eLearning Guild hosted an engaging, curiosity-inspiring conference focused on social learning. It was at the concert, however, that I fully understood why I must pay attention to social learning.

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Dashe & Thomson

DECEMBER 14, 2010

I’m not sure I would have seen the concert through the lens of social learning had I not attended DevLearn ’10 last month. The eLearning Guild hosted an engaging, curiosity-inspiring conference focused on social learning. It was at the concert, however, that I fully understood why I must pay attention to social learning.

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Rapid eLearning

OCTOBER 9, 2012

I’ll be at Devlearn in Las Vegas. Rapid E-Learning Design Workshop. Get practical tips for building engaging, interactive e-learning courses on a budget. Articulate Storyline: Advanced E-learning Made Simple. November 1 : Las Vegas, NV (Devlearn). The Power of Rapid E-Learning.

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Rapid eLearning

OCTOBER 11, 2011

I’ll be presenting on building communities and how to build elearning courses with limited resources. October 25: Houston – Elearning Symposium. David Anderson will share a ton of practical rapid elearning tips. November 1: Las Vegas, NV (Elearning Guild)— Devlearn. Click here for updates.

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Rapid eLearning

SEPTEMBER 30, 2014

Challenge Activity: Using Interactive Sliders in E-Learning (Challenge #52). E-Learning Jobs: Training, elearning, and instructional design jobs. Two rapid elearning workshops. Day 1: PowerPoint for E-Learning. Day 2: Building Interactive E-Learning with Articulate Storyline.

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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. Once you have a video, it’s easy enough to add the video to your elearning courses and include interactive elements to create engaging and interactive video courses.

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Rapid eLearning

AUGUST 28, 2018

Craft a great learning experience that engages the person. That means the course needs to be relevant, aesthetically appealing, and appropriately interactive. Download the fully revised, free 63-page ebook: The Insider's Guide to Becoming a Rapid E-Learning Pro. Upcoming E-Learning Events.

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Rapid eLearning

OCTOBER 23, 2018

A lot has changed with e-learning over the past decade or so. However, as the rapid e-learning market emerged, the need for programming skills virtually disappeared. 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

SEPTEMBER 7, 2010

Odds are that during the summer months elearning wasn’t on the top of your list. So I decided to weed through some rapid elearning information and pull out a few posts that you may have missed. And of course, there are some free PowerPoint elearning templates, too. Create interactive courses. You can do more.

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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. Understanding the features and what they allow will open the door to all sorts of creative ideas and interactivity. And in no time at all you’ll be a rapid elearning pro.

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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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eLearning Weekly

NOVEMBER 11, 2011

I was very lucky to catch Mark Lassoff in between speaking at DevLearn, working on his forthcoming book from Focal Press, and producing his next training video for the company he founded, LearnToProgram.tv. Mark is an anomoly in the world of elearning these days, because he knows how to code. Mark Lassoff of LearnToProgram.tv.

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eLearning Learning Posts

DECEMBER 1, 2009

C4LPT Guide to Social Learning , November 24, 2009. 3 Ways to Define Interactive Rapid E-Learning , November 3, 2009. DevLearn (65). DevLearn 2009 – Day 1 Recap , November 12, 2009. DevLearn 2009 - Ruth Clark’s session on Evidence Based Training , November 11, 2009. November 26, 2009.

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Rapid eLearning

JULY 5, 2011

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. September 15 : Lincoln, NE (ASTD)— Become a Rapid E-Learning Pro. $80 Design Elements: A Graphic Style Manual.

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Rapid eLearning

SEPTEMBER 13, 2011

It’s easy to be seduced by solutions because these seem tangible and active, especially with the simple and quick authoring of rapid elearning tools. And many times you’ll be the rock star at work because you’ll have this cool, interactive elearning course to show off. They allow you to easily create solutions.

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Rapid eLearning

SEPTEMBER 1, 2015

Interactive Office Template. Realistic Desktop Interaction Template. Interactive Desktop Template. Interactive Conversation. They run the range of click and reveal activities to interactive quiz examples. Timeline Interaction. Simple Tabs Gray Interaction. Zoom Office Interaction. Circle Lift.

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Rapid eLearning

AUGUST 30, 2011

Tidbits: Here’s a list of upcoming conferences and presentations: September 15 : Lincoln, NE (ASTD)— Become a Rapid E-Learning Pro. $80 October 16-19: Las Vegas, NV (CUNA)— Experience Learning Live! November 1: Las Vegas, NV (Elearning Guild)— Devlearn. What are ways that you’d use a tool like this?

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Rapid eLearning

SEPTEMBER 27, 2011

November 1: Las Vegas, NV (Elearning Guild)— Devlearn. November 14: Minneapolis, MN (ASTD)—Articulate Workshop: Build Interactive E-Learning…Rapidly. December 8 : Charlotte, NC (ASTD)— Rapid E-Learning Design. Doing a pre-conference workshop and presentation at the conference.

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Rapid eLearning

SEPTEMBER 6, 2011

Tidbits: Here’s a list of upcoming conferences and presentations: September 15 : Lincoln, NE (ASTD)— Become a Rapid E-Learning Pro. $80 October 16-19: Las Vegas, NV (CUNA)— Experience Learning Live! November 1: Las Vegas, NV (Elearning Guild)— Devlearn. Do you want to try building it in PowerPoint?

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Rapid eLearning

OCTOBER 4, 2011

I’ll be presenting on building communities and how to build elearning courses with limited resources. October 25: Houston – Elearning Symposium. David Anderson will share a ton of practical rapid elearning tips. November 1: Las Vegas, NV (Elearning Guild)— Devlearn. Click here for updates.

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