Rapid eLearning

AUGUST 11, 2015

The good news is that there are more than enough free stock images available, such as these three earlier posts where I shared 80 free stock photos , 45 free stock photos , and 60 more free stock photos. Here are some tips to help customize free stock photos to work with your courses.

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eLearningMind

OCTOBER 3, 2016

The grinning woman eating a salad; the perfectly multicultural meeting; the man with a headset: these are the standards for stock photography. And while it definitely has its place, stock photography isn’t the gold standard when it comes to learning. Learners can sense stock photography from a mile away. Remove unconscious bias.

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Rapid eLearning

DECEMBER 15, 2008

Going to a stock image site and looking for just the right pictures can be very time-consuming and a drain on your limited resources. Why not create your own stock images? Obviously, this approach doesn’t work for everyone and taking good photos is an art in itself. He had room for something like 5000 photos.

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BrightCarbon

OCTOBER 16, 2023

You may think that you need to splash out on an expensive Shutterstock or iStock licence to be able to find the ideal images for your presentations but we’ve compiled a list of websites that offer a huge range of photos, vectors and other graphics completely free of charge. Especially good for: Photography of people Visit the website here 3.

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LearnDash

MARCH 14, 2024

Use your own graphic or stock photos to share high-quality visuals. Facebook advertising tips for course creators Now that you know why and how to advertise on Facebook, here are some extra tips to make it easier and more effective: Monitor results often. In fact, it has over 3 billion monthly active users globally.

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Raptivity

JUNE 15, 2020

If you have an image subscription, well and good, else look out for a royalty free stock library like Pexels and Pixabay. They are my favorite image libraries for free stock photos. Raptivity can help spruce up your presentations using formats like layered display, panning cards, 360 images, or parallax effect.

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OpenSesame

MAY 3, 2013

So how do you determine the perfect photo for your content? 3) Increase Retention Photos should include props that add subtle meaning to course content. Whether the photo has sticky notes, cell phones, or question-marks printed on cardboard, props reinforce your message. What messages do you think these images capture?

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Mike Taylor

JULY 10, 2020

Here are three podcast episodes from this week that are worth a listen: The latest from Michelle Ockers’ Learning Uncut podcast is “ Building Confidence & Courage ” which explores how learning professionals can emerge from disruption as relevant and effective with Rachel Hutchinson of Hilti and Sarah Lindsell of PwC.

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Making Change

SEPTEMBER 8, 2014

If you let their assumptions drive what you do, you’ll waste time creating more training than is useful or effective. In elearning we’re tempted to make up for the lack of human contact with an avalanche of irrelevant stock photos, narration, and flying bullet points. Focus on challenge, not bling.

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eLearningArt

SEPTEMBER 22, 2016

I recently created a photo slideshow (using PowerPoint) of my dad’s life-sized chess set sculpture that’s at Facebook (Go Dad!). I also included some free downloads that you can use in your own slideshows, such as the stock music I used, as well as some templates to help you with your own slideshows. You can download them all here.

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Experiencing eLearning

JULY 7, 2020

Ethics : A scandal that causes a company’s stock to drop Safety : An injury Security : A breach that results in data loss and all the ramifications from that. In that case, even a photo of an unhappy manager with voice over or text explaining the consequences can be effective. What could other worst case scenarios be?

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The Logical Blog by IconLogic

OCTOBER 7, 2011

I've talked a lot about where to get free stock photos , about how to manipulate stock photos , and tips for creating your own graphics. This is often seen as a less effective way to present learning, but it doesn't have to be. by AJ George. This could prove quite labor intensive.

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Mike Taylor

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

Learn more → Beyond Stock Photos: A Neuroscience Approach to Imagery Dr. Carmen Simon shares lessons from recent study looked at how image choice impacts buyer behavior and engagement. Cliché stock photos can feel predictable and familiar but don’t necessarily boost attention to content.

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E-learning Uncovered

DECEMBER 1, 2011

It actually generated applause in the middle of the session, and I guarantee that wasn’t due to its cutting-edge custom photography, innovative special effects, or vibrant color scheme! Depending on the source, stock music can be expensive and in a climate in which it’s hard to get any purchases approved, it may be viewed as frivolous.

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The Logical Blog by IconLogic

AUGUST 19, 2010

Removing Stock Image Backgrounds If you have Microsoft Office 2010, you can use the new Background Removal feature found in PowerPoint, Word and Outlook to remove backgrounds easily. You don't need to have Microsoft Office 2010 to remove stock image backgrounds. Simplifying the images can make them easier on the eye.

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Scissortail's Learning Nest

JUNE 27, 2022

video) Designing for Neurodiverse Learners by Kayleen Holt (blog) Designing for Autism, ADHD, and More: Representing Neurodivergence by Judy Katz (article) Post About Excessive Paragraph Returns and the Effect on People with Mobility Impairments by Bela Gaytan (LinkedIn post) You’re Dead to Me: Disability in the Ancient World (podcast).

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Capytech

AUGUST 12, 2020

Make Sure Each Screen Has an Effective Focal Point. As a result, you might put off learners if you use low-quality graphics, boring stock images, or photos that were poorly taken. The best photos are those taken professionally and specifically for the e-learning course you are creating. Investing in E-Learning Design.

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DigitalChalk eLearning

DECEMBER 26, 2013

Your images must add value to the course, whether it is a graph or chart explaining the information, or just an example photo that the student can relate to. Your images must add value to the course, whether it is a graph or chart explaining the information, or just an example photo that the student can relate to.

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Raptivity

AUGUST 15, 2018

Here you go: PowerPoint Labs PowerPoint Labs is a wonderful add-in that is aimed at helping users with creating better effects and animations in their slides. It is specifically great for educators or professors, with its neat transitions and zooming effects. It is one of our favorite image libraries for completely free stock photos.

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fewStones

MAY 14, 2023

Pixabay Pixabay is one of the most popular resources for free stock photography and videos. They have over a million royalty-free stock assets in their media library and even include an easy-to-use video editor called Maker. They are great for finding music packs, music kits, source files, sound effects, and music tracks.

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BrightCarbon

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

If you’re looking for some free stock images, we’ve got you covered in this blog post: The best websites for free design resources. Technique 1: The faded effect. You don’t have to be a whizz at photo editing! To create this effect: Design your slide (insert the image(s) and/or text). An image highlight!

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Mike Taylor

SEPTEMBER 8, 2020

Pixlr | Online Photo Editor — A powerful free and premium online photo editor! Effects, filters, overlays, simple to expert tools. Beautiful agenda templates and collaborative meeting minutes for more effective meetings. Many of these sites provide sound effects. Last Week’s Apps of the Day. Easy access Zoom links.

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Thinkdom

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Using AI generators is a strategic move towards efficient and effective learning. Users can also use features like creating Images from text, switching video languages in a flash, and making characters from photos. Vyond’s videos are high-quality and inclusive, which makes learning more engaging and effective.

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eLearningMind

MARCH 3, 2022

Let’s find out how AR in eLearning raises the interaction and effectiveness of your training programs. Photo by UNIBOA on Unsplash. Photo by Monopoly919 via Adobe Stock. Those virtual elements can be text, links, photos, 2D illustrations, virtual 3D objects, audio clips, or videos. What Is Augmented Reality?

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Trivantis

NOVEMBER 19, 2014

Your learners will unconsciously judge your e-Learning course at first glance—it’s called the Halo Effect. If you’ve ever met someone and instantly disliked him because of his wrinkled shirt or unflattering hairstyle, you’ve experienced the Halo Effect. . These Halo Effect rapid decisions can be positive or negative. .

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Trivantis

OCTOBER 29, 2014

Your words, graphic design and typography are all more effective for expressing importance. Lame photos. Stock photos of women laughing alone with salad are sure to ruin your course’s credibility. Have a purpose for each photo you use. Don’t have the budget for quality stock photos?

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Mike Taylor

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

Last week’s most clicked item: The Spacing Effect: How to Improve Learning and Maximize Retention. First, actively trying to remember something or perform some skill is a more effective way of learning than passively re-reading about it. Thanks for reading! Crazy How Good Life Becomes When You Focus on Being 1% Better Each Day.

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The Be-all and End-all Guide to Creating a Supreme LearnDash LMS

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Photo by PhotoMIX Company The rise of AI technology in the E-commerce industry Artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies are now a significant part of the e-commerce industry. Photo by Rui Dias Should E-Commerce Professionals Be Afraid of AI? Most specifically, how consumers trade, purchase, and interact in e-commerce.

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BrightCarbon

JANUARY 3, 2023

2023 has dawned and it’s full of fresh possibilities and new opportunities for effective communication. Like boy scouts, BrightCarbon is always prepared. So, we asked our designers and presentation experts what they expect 2023 to bring for presentation design. Is it new year, new you? Or business as usual? The results are in! Accessibility.

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Trivantis

JANUARY 14, 2015

Your learners will unconsciously judge your e-Learning course at first glance—it’s called the Halo Effect. If you’ve ever met someone and instantly disliked him because of his wrinkled shirt or unflattering hairstyle, you’ve experienced the Halo Effect. These Halo Effect rapid decisions can be positive or negative.

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Experiencing eLearning

MARCH 10, 2016

With ethics training, that worst case scenario might be a scandal that causes a company’s stock to drop. If your worst case scenario would be internal, like an employee losing sales or being placed on a performance improvement plan, even a photo of an unhappy manager with voice over or text explaining the consequences can be effective.

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ATD Learning Technologies

APRIL 18, 2017

Fortunately, there are ways to save money and still deliver effective, high-quality e-learning. Don’t cut corners on getting the content right and having effective instructional design. The most cost-effective option, however, is to use internal talent for audio. Shoot Your Own Photos. But where can you save?

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TechSmith Camtasia

MAY 2, 2012

Achieving a good green screen effect used to be difficult and expensive. Why would you ever want to use a green screen effect in your video? Instead of building a fancy set or renting studio time, you can shoot your video anywhere and replace the background with a branded graphic or stock photo or video element.

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Trivantis

JUNE 23, 2014

Take a look at the top ten articles below, covering everything from mobile design to taking your own stock photos. Learn about how to use the Kirkpatrick Model to evaluate your online training and create more effective e-Learning. Be a Stock Photography Model! Take your own stock photos! On-target Questions!

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Axonify

MARCH 24, 2017

Our March curated insights explore what it takes to write effective questions and how they can be used as part of a modern learning experience. Startup Stock Photos. We must redefine our quality standards so questions can be used more effectively throughout the learning experience. by Cathy Moore. Say what?!?!

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eFront

JUNE 17, 2011

You can insert midi files (very small size) into PowerPoint presentations for great music effects. Stock Music Boutique library offers high quality royalty-free production music. FreeSFX is a UK based side where you can download free sound effects. The iStockphoto offers stock music in the same way that hey offer stock photos!

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Nvolve

MAY 3, 2023

In addition, Dall-E 2 can help L&D professionals save time and resources that would otherwise be spent on hiring graphic designers or searching for appropriate stock images. By leveraging Dall-E 2’s AI capabilities, they can create highly effective and visually engaging learning materials for their manufacturing workforce.

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