Rapid eLearning

MARCH 7, 2017

Looking at the free icons reminded me of simple trick we show in our PowerPoint workshops. It’s one I’ve shared in the past when I showed how to create custom shapes in PowerPoint , but today I’m adding a bit more detail. You’ll need PowerPoint 2013 or newer. There are two video tutorials below.

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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. How to Edit the Free PowerPoint Template. Download the free PowerPoint template here. Upcoming E-Learning Workshops & Events (2015).

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Rapid eLearning

AUGUST 16, 2011

A lot of rapid elearning hinges on PowerPoint. That means your success building courses is influenced by how well you know PowerPoint. To help you learn more about PowerPoint I pulled together a solid list of PowerPoint resources. 5 PowerPoint tips essential for effective rapid elearning. Tips on Using PowerPoint.

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Rapid eLearning

DECEMBER 22, 2015

At a recent workshop I showed the difference between creating interactive elearning in PowerPoint and Storyline. For the workshop I created a few different templates. Following is the free PowerPoint template and the corresponding Storyline version. Free PowerPoint Template. One of them was a tabs interaction.

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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. The tutorial below shows how to create the video using 3D models in PowerPoint. Insert 3D Models in PowerPoint. PowerPoint comes with a number of 3D models. Here are the supported 3D formats for PowerPoint: FBX.OBJ.3MF.PLY.STL.GLB.

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Rapid eLearning

JUNE 28, 2016

A couple of weeks ago, Creative Markets, gave away this PowerPoint template. I created a PowerPoint tutorial that goes through both tips in more detail. PowerPoint Tip: Use Pattern Fills for Image Placeholders. In PowerPoint, we can create all sorts of master slide layouts and add a whole host of placeholders.

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Rapid eLearning

JULY 28, 2015

Here’s another free PowerPoint template that you’re free to use in your online training courses. I designed the files for a workshop on building some interactive timelines, however it can be used for anything. See the Free PowerPoint Template in Action. Click here to view the PowerPoint demo. Updated agenda.

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Rapid eLearning

DECEMBER 10, 2019

I present at a lot of conferences and workshops. 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. Here’s an example of live transcription and closed captions (or subtitles) in PowerPoint.

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Rapid eLearning

NOVEMBER 30, 2010

In this case, it’s a tutorial that I created over two years ago after a rapid elearning workshop I had given. The output of the workshop is an interactive tabbed notebook. But the focus is really on learning some core rapid elearning tips when working with PowerPoint. Click here to view the rapid elearning workshop.

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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. Delivering a keynote presentation and afternoon e-learning workshop. Swing by the booth and say hello. May 21-24 (San Diego) : ATD ICE. Come visit the booth. Getting Started?

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Rapid eLearning

APRIL 26, 2016

In this post we’ll look at an easy way to customize illustration in PowerPoint, since it’s a tool most of us have and it’s easy to do. Finding the Right Illustrations in PowerPoint & E-Learning. How to Edit Vector Illustrations in PowerPoint. How to Edit Non-Vector Illustrations in PowerPoint.

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Rapid eLearning

NOVEMBER 5, 2012

PowerPoint is hot. In an earlier post I listed all of the ones that dealt with PowerPoint. Because it was so popular I decided to make another post that highlights all the ones that include free PowerPoint templates or other free assets. The Secret to Creating Your Own PowerPoint Templates for E-Learning.

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Rapid eLearning

SEPTEMBER 1, 2015

There are 16 free PowerPoint templates and 15 free Storyline templates. Free PowerPoint Templates. Here are a bunch of free PowerPoint templates. Just like the PowerPoint templates, feel free to download them and customize them to meet your needs. Upcoming E-Learning Workshops & Events (2015). How about you?

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Rapid eLearning

DECEMBER 27, 2011

I like this look because it helps get away from the PowerPoint look and it adds a sense of informality to the course which may help make the content seem less rigid. Here’s a link to the free PowerPoint template. PowerPoint Template. I’m also thinking about doing some workshops in Australia in August. I’ll be in St.

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Rapid eLearning

JUNE 16, 2015

In this post we’ll explore how to edit free vector images in PowerPoint. However, if you get the image in.EPS format you may be able to edit the free vector images in PowerPoint. If the free vector image is in.EPS format you may be able to edit it in PowerPoint. How to Edit Free Vector Images in PowerPoint.

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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. At a previous workshop someone wanted to see how this was done so we created one quickly in class. In this case, I mostly use PowerPoint. PowerPoint Production Tips.

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Rapid eLearning

NOVEMBER 7, 2011

As you know, I like to use sites like this as inspiration to show how easy it is to create PowerPoint elearning templates. Free PowerPoint Template. To create it in PowerPoint I combined two shapes. I always use the generic “office” color scheme in PowerPoint. Here’s the link to download the free PowerPoint template.

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Rapid eLearning

FEBRUARY 16, 2015

A few weeks ago I shared an elearning example I created for an elearning workshop. There’s a PowerPoint version and one for Articulate Storyline 2 that offers a lot more interactivity. You’ll also notice that there’s a big difference between a PowerPoint-based template and one created in Articulate Storyline.

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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. Download the fully revised, free 63-page ebook: The Insider's Guide to Becoming a Rapid E-Learning Pro Events October 24 (Las Vegas): 2023 Articulate User Conference. How, you ask? Switch the perspective.

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Rapid eLearning

SEPTEMBER 4, 2012

Included with the PowerPoint file is a matching Articulate Quizmaker template customized with a matching color scheme. This template is designed using the PowerPoint design theme colors. Download the PowerPoint & Quizmaker templates. Two workshops: Rapid E-Learning (AM) & Build Interactive E-Learning (PM).

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Rapid eLearning

MAY 29, 2012

I worked for a multi-billion dollar company that had one official PowerPoint template that had to be used for all things PowerPoint regardless of what was being built. Microsoft’s Online Office site is a great resource for free PowerPoint templates. I’m not sure about you, but I don’t do too many family PowerPoint presentations.

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Rapid eLearning

SEPTEMBER 6, 2011

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. As you can see, building your own illustrations in PowerPoint isn’t that difficult. Do you want to try building it in PowerPoint?

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Rapid eLearning

MAY 9, 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. Delivering a keynote presentation and afternoon e-learning workshop. Swing by the booth and say hello. May 21-24 (San Diego) : ATD ICE. Come visit the booth. Getting Started?

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Rapid eLearning

JUNE 14, 2011

Below are a couple of images from the PowerPoint template I quickly mocked up. Everything’s created in PowerPoint (another example of how great it is as an illustration tool). 80 for an all day workshop is a good value and worth the trip if you’re close to Nebraska. The white section is great for key points and side notes.

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Making Change

APRIL 14, 2014

in the workshop I’m giving in London on June 6. The next time someone drops a pile of PowerPoints in your in box and requests “a course,” respond with a request for a meeting “to make sure I understand what you need.” London workshop on June 6. Learn more about the workshop.

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Rapid eLearning

MARCH 12, 2019

Between the blog posts, community interactions, workshops, and webinars one of the most frequently asked questions is how to get started with e-learning or become a better e-learning developer. 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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Making Change

SEPTEMBER 29, 2013

The design project should probably take place over a couple of weeks rather than in one intensive session, and each group’s deliverable could be a simple, text-only PowerPoint or Twine scenario that’s run at another gathering of the full group. Scenario design workshop open for registration. Become a scenario design master!

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Rapid eLearning

JULY 9, 2019

I was digging through some old workshop files and stumbled upon one I built a while back but never ended up sharing it outside of the workshop. In the workshop activity, the objective was to not build completely from scratch. Here’s a breakdown of some ideas from the workshop activity. Upcoming E-Learning Events.

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Rapid eLearning

OCTOBER 2, 2018

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. Original scenarios for classic illustrated characters: Storyline file and PowerPoint file. Those worked great for the classic illustrated characters.

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Rapid eLearning

DECEMBER 20, 2016

I created a couple of simple quiz templates to use in a workshop and thought I’d share them here as well. One is created in Storyline and the other in PowerPoint. Free Quiz Template: PowerPoint. The free quiz template in PowerPoint is pretty simple. Free quiz template download: PowerPoint. Getting Started?

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Rapid eLearning

APRIL 20, 2021

I’ve been part of hundreds of workshops and talk to people in organization both big and small. Download the fully revised, free 63-page ebook: The Insider's Guide to Becoming a Rapid E-Learning Pro. Get your free PowerPoint templates and free graphics & stock images. But the problem isn’t the authoring tools.

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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. PowerPoint Tutorials. This will work in Storyline or PowerPoint. How to work with connected shapes in PowerPoint. How to create the circled avatar effect in PowerPoint and in Storyline.

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Rapid eLearning

MARCH 26, 2019

Download the fully revised, free 63-page ebook: The Insider's Guide to Becoming a Rapid E-Learning Pro. E-Learning Workshop : workshop covers general e-learning topics and not tool-specific. Digital Learning Tour : workshop will be in English. Get your free PowerPoint templates and free graphics & stock images.

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Rapid eLearning

SEPTEMBER 30, 2014

For the most part these characters can be created in PowerPoint so you don’t need other tools. Here are some posts that should help you do this: Little Known Ways to Create Your Own Graphics Using PowerPoint. PowerPoint 2010+ has a remove background feature that works well in most cases. But you still have some flexibility.

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Rapid eLearning

MARCH 19, 2019

Also, be sure to check out our upcoming e-learning workshops below. Here are some resources from previous workshops where we learn to use variables in a simple gamified context. Download the fully revised, free 63-page ebook: The Insider's Guide to Becoming a Rapid E-Learning Pro. I just added a bunch of new sessions.

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Rapid eLearning

OCTOBER 7, 2014

I was building a demo for a workshop and needed a few safety training images. Here’s the safety training demo I created for the workshop. Upcoming Events & Workshops. Two rapid elearning workshops. Day 1: PowerPoint for E-Learning. Fortunately Microsoft has some decent images available on their site.

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Rapid eLearning

APRIL 23, 2019

A couple of weeks ago I did a workshop where we discussed working with subject matter experts and my computer crashed. Download the fully revised, free 63-page ebook: The Insider's Guide to Becoming a Rapid E-Learning Pro. E-Learning Workshop : workshop covers general e-learning topics and not tool-specific. Register now.

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