BrightCarbon

MAY 10, 2023

If ‘a picture is worth a thousand words’, how much value do visuals of people in our presentations have? Before we talking about storytelling in presentations, let’s ask… Why use visuals in presentations at all? Humans are hardwired to respond to images. Why use visuals of people for presentation storytelling?

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BrightCarbon

DECEMBER 10, 2019

Previously, we’d pretty much exclusively been using iStock for our commercial-use presentation photos. Shutterstock was cheaper, it had better model continuity, and Shutterstock’s Spectrum search was a super easy way of finding coloured images. Read to the end to discover where we find our favourite free stock photography too!

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BrightCarbon

JANUARY 3, 2023

So, we asked our designers and presentation experts what they expect 2023 to bring for presentation design. Improved accessibility came out on top, with 40% of our presentation designers naming it as a key area of development for presentations and presentation creation platforms in 2023. Is it new year, new you?

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BrightCarbon

JANUARY 31, 2019

This is definitely something we live by here at BrightCarbon as we always aim to use less text and more visuals to make our presentations powerful and engaging. So, if you’re looking for new ways to enhance your presentations, why not start with the pictures? Choose the image you want to insert and click Open.

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Rapid eLearning

AUGUST 11, 2015

Most of us are scrambling to find free assets to use in our presentations and elearning courses. 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.

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BrightCarbon

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

Saying that images are key tools for visual communication may seem obvious, but it’s all too easy to fall into the trap of using pretty pictures in a presentation simply because they’re pretty. Images can be so much more than decoration! Tips for choosing presentation images. Keep your images diverse.

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Rapid eLearning

JULY 19, 2022

Like many of you, we have a ton of zoom meetings and often I’m tasked with presenting information or training sessions. I find that even though Rise 360 is designed to be more of a traditional e-learning course , it really does lend itself as a great presentation tool. Augment the presentation with embedded content.

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Rapid eLearning

AUGUST 22, 2023

There’s a lot of promise to artificial intelligence (AI) for image generation. However, as it currently works it’s not as simple as prompting an image and getting something perfect to download and use. However, using the images for production work can be a challenge. AI can generate a lot of nice results quickly.

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Rapid eLearning

DECEMBER 10, 2019

I present at a lot of conferences and workshops. I’ve always thought about having captions during the live presentations. Here are a couple of options to have transcriptions of your live presentations using tools you already have. Live Transcriptions & Closed Captions in Google Slide Presentations.

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Trivantis

JUNE 18, 2014

We’ve written a lot about the importance of choosing the right images for your e-Learning projects and suggested some sources for economically priced stock photography. But what if you don’t want to spend hours searching for the perfect stock photo, or you just can’t find one that demonstrates your industry? Avoid Cliché Poses.

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Trivantis

FEBRUARY 5, 2014

Instead, you should use images to make—or reinforce—a point in a clever, clear and captivating way. Ask yourself these five questions as you’re selecting images: Does the image reinforce your message? Take the time to create your own images if your budget allows, or really search through stock photo sites to find the best image.

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Kitaboo

AUGUST 22, 2023

Videos are moving images, and somehow it keeps us engaged and connected, which is precisely what training programs require. All the information that you want to present and communicate must be well planned, because unlike online training content, which can be edited and updated, a training video cannot be updated whenever you want.

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Clear Lessons

MARCH 1, 2019

Presentation Perfection . Love or hate them, everyone will have to give a presentation at some time in their career. Bob Little offers tips on how to hone and deliver the perfect presentation. To give the ‘PERFECT’ presentation, you’ll need: P ersonal impact. Your presentation must have facts, goals and detail.

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LearnDash

MAY 26, 2013

Everyone likes nifty tips, tricks, and tools – so how about 19 of them! Creative Commons: The never ending search for stock photography – may as well start at the source! Google Image Search: Great for getting ideas for your elearning images. Stock Exchange: See a theme yet? Many of them are free!

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eFront

OCTOBER 24, 2010

News from the e-learning frontier Pages Home About Community Free e-Learning Resources Contribute to the e-Learning Community 10/24/2010 Free Stock Photos Sites for e-Learning As an e-Learning developer I had to invest a lot of time to find images for my e-Learning projects. Turbo Photo Free stock images from 10 categories (3.4

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CourseArc

NOVEMBER 9, 2021

You don’t need to be a designer to use design to your advantage: from the typeface and colors you select to the images that accompany your text, the design elements you choose are all part of communicating effectively with your audience. Presentation. Think design is only for designers? Think again. . Building the Frame. Organization.

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Learning with e's

MAY 21, 2018

So I'll share some of the top tips I recommend for keynote speakers. Don't force the humour, but some lighthearted sections within your presentation are often a great way of keeping people interested in your talk. Better still, use images and other evocative visuals to support your presentation. Unported License.

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Rapid eLearning

APRIL 9, 2019

Here’s a PowerPoint tip: build your e-learning course graphics in PowerPoint. In a previous post, I shared visual design tips for graphics I built in Rise 360 for an e-learning scenario. When I save the PowerPoint slides as images that results in an image that is 1280 x 384 pixels. 07:45 | Save slide as image.

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Rapid eLearning

MAY 3, 2022

Here’s a simple tip on how to create them for your training. I know that when presenting in a classroom, it’s not always easy seeing the URL on the projection screen. The images below show the difference between the Chrome and Edge versions. Get your free PowerPoint templates and free graphics & stock images.

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Rapid eLearning

APRIL 18, 2023

Complaints about locked navigation Tips to not click complete until you meet a minimum time requirement Irrelevant information Stupid questions in the middle to get past the locked navigation Here’s the deal. Delivering a keynote presentation and afternoon e-learning workshop. So what’s the solution? Face the facts.

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Dashe & Thomson

FEBRUARY 9, 2011

In Malcom Gladwell’s book, The Tipping Point , Gladwell introduces several influential personality types, one of which is the Connector – an individual who knows large numbers of people and is in the habit of making introductions. Helpful Tips for “Natural” Networkers Try strengthening your existing network by making more connections.

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Experiencing eLearning

MARCH 1, 2017

In the intro and closing (plus a few transitions between sections), the characters were the focus of the image. Even on a low budget, you can immerse learners in a conversation rather than a didactic presentation. Writing Conversation-Driven eLearning provides tips on writing conversations and interactions.

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Mike Taylor

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

Every time we design a course, we’re sifting through a sea of information, selecting the best bits, and presenting them in a way that’s palatable for our learners. Transform Presentation: It’s all about the delivery. These types of images can enhance understanding, lighten cognitive workload, and direct focus.

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learnWorlds

JANUARY 10, 2022

Check out this article for a brief introduction to the basics of SMO, but mainly for the great practical tips and resources we suggest to help you boost your social presence, brand awareness, and recall. – Reach your audience where they are present. Social Media Optimization Tips for your Online School. First things first.

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Rapid eLearning

SEPTEMBER 3, 2019

Presentation content isn’t the same as an e-learning course. Sure, presenting content in your course is part of the process, but it’s a passive form of learning. PowerPoint presentations used in face-to-face training tend to have a PowerPointy look. You can even customize them to fit your organizational brand.

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Rapid eLearning

MARCH 28, 2023

Here are three quick tips to move you in the right direction. No matter the number of projects you have under your belt, it is important to present yourself as the e-learning expert. The three tips above should help. The challenge is figuring out how to keep the customer happy and get the right product out the door.

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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. But, behold: Design Comics.

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Capytech

AUGUST 12, 2020

When most people think about training, they think about content and the best way to present that content to learners. The tips below will also help you develop a design that facilitates the learning experience rather than detracting from it. Use Professional, High-Quality Images. This includes e-learning courses.

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Origin Learning

JULY 27, 2014

Infographics, as the name suggests- is information conveyed in the form of graphical images. By using infographics, you can convert incomprehensible pages into visually appealing images that still capture all or most of what you intend to teach. Or is it the latest trends in the stock market that you want to educate them about?

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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

MAY 9, 2023

While the modules shared by participants may not always be actual courses, they present innovative ideas and interesting solutions that could be easily adapted to most courses. Delivering a keynote presentation and afternoon e-learning workshop. Connect with other users and learn all sorts of tips & tricks. Register here.

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E-learning Uncovered

DECEMBER 1, 2011

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. Here are my top tips for finding and working with stock music. A lot of stock photo sites also have music and sound effects. Show restraint. Book(mark) it! Free your mind.

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Dashe & Thomson

MARCH 6, 2011

5 Tips for Creating Better Blended Experiences Remember “Transition to e-Learning” Development Tools. Software tools such as Articulate Presenter or Adobe Presenter allow you to transition your current PowerPoint into a streamlined e-Learning modules complete with narration, interactive quizzes, and Flash-based output compression.

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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? Here are a few basic tips to get started. A lot of images appear grainy because there’s not enough light. Keep the image in focus.

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Rapid eLearning

AUGUST 4, 2020

PowerPoint is designed mostly for linear presentations. Tip #1: Start All Course Development in PowerPoint. My first tip assumes you know that you’ll need a PowerPoint version of the course. Tip #2: Publish to Word & Extract Screenshots. Select to publish layers and large images.

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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. We chatted about ways to make it less boring.

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Capytech

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

Including tips or instructions to help learners as they progress through the course can help, but the need for tips or instructions is also an indicator the navigation could be improved. Even the best content can become monotonous for learners if it is presented in the same way screen after screen after screen.

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