From my observations of some student presentations I invigilated recently I know there are clearly issues with students knowing and understanding what is legal and what is not when you use and re-use content or images you find on the Internet. eLearning eResources CC Copyright Creative Commons Images Plagiarism PresentationMany of us already know about Creative Commons content and how it works, but I found this presentation, with audio slidecast, that I have also made available to staff and students alike, in the vain hope it’ll make a difference. MORE >>

One of the most important elements of good scenarios, quizzes, and templates is the background image. Here’s what I had come up with: You can download the source files  of the images above. Searching for the perfect background image can be frustrating. How do you create and use background images in eLearning courses? It’s easy to spend hours searching for the right background. One way to cut down on the search time is to build your own backgrounds. In this post, I’ll show you four techniques that I use to rapidly build my own backgrounds. Wrapping it up. MORE >>

There is no doubt that graphics and images greatly improve online training content. Really…Were These the Best Images We Could Find? Don’t use Gratuitous Images in eLearning (eLearning Brothers). Tags: Featured Instructional Design Tips & Tricks graphic design images The question is how to properly use them. I’ve come across some good articles lately and thought that I’d compile and list them here.  the list also includes some posts on graphics that we’ve done in the past.). Realistic Graphics and Learning: What’s most effective? MORE >>

Click on Image for Larger View. This PowerPoint slide released by the U.S. Pentagon is a great example of how PowerPoint has actually become counter-productive in regards to learning. This is also the reason why any training developed with a PowerPoint based e-Learning tool should be careful not to fall into the same similar, predictable content delivery patterns. PowerPoint should never be the de facto e-Learning tool. Instead, take the time to understand your content and audience prior choosing a medium of delivery. Pentagon. wordpress lms MORE >>

” Flickr Creative Commons : [link]  - I only ever use the ‘advanced search’ options as this enables to search only creative commons images. Stock.xchng :  [link] - good quality images and illustrations available, just check with ownership and/or rights before using. in vector image formats for editing. While the JISC Digital Media website is not a source for images like the above it is still and important resources for finding, editing, and managing digital resources, and one you should be aware of and visiting on a (semi) regular basis. MORE >>