Rapid eLearning

JUNE 7, 2022

This helps create a framework for learning. Instructionally, “telling” allows us to curate content, package, and present it in a manner that saves time compared to self-discovery (which is in its own way an effective strategy). Unfortunately, most e-learning stops at the Telling and Showing part of the process.

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Rapid eLearning

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

When I first learned to build e-learning courses, the general instruction for building e-learning content was to craft some learning objectives, organize and present the content, and then assess the learners using some sort of simple quiz. Free E-Learning Resources.

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Rapid eLearning

MARCH 28, 2023

No matter the number of projects you have under your belt, it is important to present yourself as the e-learning expert. Free E-Learning Resources Want to learn more? Be the Expert You may just be getting started or you may have already built a hundred courses. That’s why you’re there.

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Rapid eLearning

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

One of the best ways to learn to build courses is to get inspiration from what others build. Everyone is presented with the same challenge, yet each challenge entry offers something unique. There’s always something to glean: from interesting visual design to creative use of the application’s features.

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Rapid eLearning

APRIL 18, 2023

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. June 1 (Johannesburg) : 2023 Learning Indaba Conference. Delivering a keynote presentation and afternoon e-learning workshop.

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Rapid eLearning

MAY 9, 2023

At the corporate level, many teams possess authoring tools and instructional design expertise. However, they may lack the experience or resources required for media, learning experience, and visual design. Vendors are generally better equipped to support the entire development process from design to implementation.

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Rapid eLearning

OCTOBER 4, 2016

This instructional design tip focuses on how to simplify and chunk content in complex training courses. Essentially, instructional design is about crafting a viable learning experience. Instructional Design Tip: Break Your Content into Chunks. Instructional Design Tip: Get to Know Your Learners.

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Rapid eLearning

JULY 27, 2021

When I create presentations for our webinars or workshops, I like to use the imagery from our e-learning community or the Articulate website. Download the fully revised, free 63-page ebook: The Insider's Guide to Becoming a Rapid E-Learning Pro. Free E-Learning Resources.

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Rapid eLearning

JUNE 28, 2022

As we’ve mentioned throughout this blog, the default for many e-learning courses is to focus exclusively (or mostly) on content presentation. In today’s post, we’re going to kind of flip the process and present an activity first and then build from there. Free E-Learning Resources.

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Rapid eLearning

JANUARY 31, 2023

Like many of you, I’m not a big fan of meetings because most of them tend to be presentations. The entire time I’m thinking, “Why didn’t they just record a presentation and send that out rather than have a bunch of people sit in a meeting with no expectations or action items? Seems like a big waste of time.”

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Rapid eLearning

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Ever wonder how to present e-learning course ideas to your customers? I had a conversation the other day with someone who was presented with a somewhat boring course project. An explainer course is one where you present information, but there is no performance requirement. Here are a few ideas to get you thinking.

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Rapid eLearning

OCTOBER 25, 2022

There are all sorts of reasons for this, but the main reason is that the courses share so much content that they present the illusion that they’re complete. We build a lot of content that we call e-learning. Free E-Learning Resources. Want to learn more? But does what we build contribute to success?

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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

MAY 3, 2022

I know that when presenting in a classroom, it’s not always easy seeing the URL on the projection screen. Download the fully revised, free 63-page ebook: The Insider's Guide to Becoming a Rapid E-Learning Pro. Free E-Learning Resources. Want to learn more? A QR removes this obstacle.

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Rapid eLearning

OCTOBER 13, 2020

Today we’ll look at how to deal with the bored people when building e-learning courses. E-Learning Courses Should Be Relevant and Meaningful. There’s a lot to learn about instructional design with all the theories and models. 10 Production Tips from the E-Learning Challenges by David Anderson.

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Rapid eLearning

APRIL 21, 2020

Here are a bunch of icons to use in your presentations and online safety training. Download the fully revised, free 63-page ebook: The Insider's Guide to Becoming a Rapid E-Learning Pro. Upcoming E-Learning Events. Articulate Roadshow: Learn more and register here. Free E-Learning Resources.

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eLearning Cyclops

APRIL 10, 2011

eLearning Cyclops. My insights on elearning and mlearning. Free eLearning. A Priest, A Rabbi and an Instructional Designer Are in a Bar and Identify a Training Need: A response to the #LCBQ. The Learning Circuits Big Question is how do we address the "I want it now" demand from stakeholders. Cloud Apps.

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Rapid eLearning

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

Focus on the actions required of the learner and then try to present the course treatment around that rather than the content. The more examples of different learning experiences you can show, the better. As a course designer, it’s you job to help the client to see past the content. Free E-Learning Resources.

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Rapid eLearning

NOVEMBER 17, 2020

What does that mean for e-learning courses? How it’s presented is. Most e-learning is boring because it exists in a different world than the one the learner lives. Learning is a combination of content presentation, consumption, and application. Here's Why You Need an E-Learning Portfolio.

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Rapid eLearning

FEBRUARY 2, 2021

Instructional design isn’t really that complicated. The challenge with a lot of e-learning is that courses are designed to be presentations of content, but not focused enough on the teaching and application. The e-learning course isn’t the objective. Free E-Learning Resources.

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Rapid eLearning

FEBRUARY 1, 2011

Here’s what I find typical of people who do rapid elearning. I call this the rapid elearning story because it’s a story many people relate to. It’s also a great framework for learning to build courses. I shared more detail in the post on building a roadmap to better rapid elearning. Rapid Authoring.

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Rapid eLearning

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

Explainer courses present key content critical to the learning experience. What would you add to this list if someone asked about getting their e-learning program started? Download the fully revised, free 63-page ebook: The Insider's Guide to Becoming a Rapid E-Learning Pro Free E-Learning Resources.

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Rapid eLearning

APRIL 20, 2021

We have an industry full of experts whose whole existence revolves around pointing out boring e-learning and selling their services to de-borify. I write this blog hoping to combat boring e-learning. And yet, a lot of e-learning is still boring. E-learning was just as boring then as now.

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Rapid eLearning

SEPTEMBER 21, 2010

However, in today’s post I want to introduce a simple framework to help develop your elearning skills. Let’s start with what I like to call the “Rapid E-Learning Story.”. You get a PowerPoint file that was used in the classroom and are asked to convert it to an elearning course. Put This Course Online.

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Rapid eLearning

SEPTEMBER 22, 2020

Challenges Retrofitting Accessible E-Learning. There’s a lot that goes into creating an e-learning course like consulting with subject matter experts, writing scripts, developing prototypes, presenting content to stakeholders, and iterating on the prototypes you have created. Free E-Learning Resources.

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Rapid eLearning

OCTOBER 4, 2022

Instead, present a challenge and let them figure it out. Obviously, somewhere in the process you have a check-in to see what’s going on and what they’ve learned. Download the fully revised, free 63-page ebook: The Insider's Guide to Becoming a Rapid E-Learning Pro Upcoming Events. Give them tips.

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Rapid eLearning

JANUARY 5, 2021

When the e-learning course is the only tool used in the learning process, then it makes sense to ensure that the course contains a more dynamic learning experience and avoids the typical linear, click-and-read structure that only presents content and no activities to support learning. Want to learn more?

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Rapid eLearning

JUNE 11, 2019

Most e-learning is designed to present information through a series of screens. However, a good course develops understanding rather than merely present information. Here are 4 ways to move past information sharing and create courses that present a deeper level of learning and understanding.

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Rapid eLearning

JULY 13, 2021

As an opportunity presents itself you need to be able to take advantage of it. Many e-learning developers face two common problems: all the work done is proprietary and can’t be shared with outsiders. Personally, I think e-learning skills should be like a liberal arts education where you touch a little of everything.

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Rapid eLearning

OCTOBER 6, 2020

Another source of boring content is that the course learning objectives are framed around the delivery of the content and not the actions related to it. We present a lot of information, but we don’t show how to apply the information in any meaningful way. Learning is complex and not just about information. Want to learn more?

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Rapid eLearning

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

I was reviewing some older presentations I found a slide regarding the topic of getting started with e-learning. An E-Learning Course is Different from a Classroom Session. A challenge a lot of new e-learning developers have is that they start with existing content from classroom training.

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Rapid eLearning

FEBRUARY 15, 2011

There’s a lot of debate about instructional design and whether or not you need a formal education to create effective elearning. Today I want to explore some elements of instructional design and why it’s important when building an elearning course. Learning Happens. Instructional Design.

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Rapid eLearning

APRIL 23, 2019

Since I had to do the presentation again, I wanted to simplify the key points just in case I didn’t have the presentation file, so I came up with the three R’s when working with subject matter experts : relationship, role, and resources. Use a backwards design to get them to think like instructional designers.

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Rapid eLearning

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

Present the projects in a consistent framework : What was the goal? Download the fully revised, free 63-page ebook: The Insider's Guide to Becoming a Rapid E-Learning Pro. Free E-Learning Resources. Want to learn more? Participate in the weekly e-learning challenges to sharpen your skills.

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Rapid eLearning

JUNE 9, 2020

A lot of online training starts with pre-existing content, usually some policies, manuals, and PowerPoint presentations. The key is figuring out how to convert a lot of this content into an effective e-learning course. 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

JUNE 30, 2020

I like the simple and clean design; and that the activity is contextually meaningful. It makes me consider the point of the information being presented to me. Click here to view the e-learning example. Join us in the e-learning challenges to grow your skills. Upcoming E-Learning Events.

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Rapid eLearning

JUNE 23, 2020

People can easily figure out and compare what they thought versus what they’re presented. 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. Want to learn more?

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