Rapid eLearning

AUGUST 14, 2012

I get a lot of questions about how to move past the PowerPoint look when building rapid elearning courses. Office template: download. Overhead desktop template: download. Personnel folder: download. Notebook: download. 3 tabs notebook: download. 5 tabs notebook: download. Clipboard: download.

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Rapid eLearning

OCTOBER 25, 2011

Here are a couple of example scenarios: This first one I created at a conference where I showed how easy it is to use your quizzing application to build scenarios. In the next example I extended my rapid elearning tools in two ways. November 1: Las Vegas, NV (Elearning Guild)— Devlearn. Click here for updates.

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Rapid eLearning

AUGUST 16, 2011

A lot of rapid elearning hinges on PowerPoint. To help you learn more about PowerPoint I pulled together a solid list of PowerPoint resources. From The Rapid E-Learning Blog. Here are a few posts that cover some of the essentials tips and tricks required for successful PowerPoint-based rapid elearning.

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Rapid eLearning

JUNE 28, 2011

I looked around the conference and to tell you the truth, the only non iPad I saw was at the vendor booths. I downloaded Handbrake (which is free). Download the video here and load on your iPad to test it out. Tidbits: Upcoming conferences and presentations: August 3-4: Madison, WI–Conference on Distance Teaching & Learning.

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Rapid eLearning

MAY 18, 2010

There are a few common issues when working with rapid elearning tools. Download the video as an.MP4. By downloading the.MP4 video file and inserting the video into the slide, the learner won’t need Internet access. Then download the.MP4s and edit them in Microsoft MovieMaker. Think of it like a Jell-O mold.

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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

APRIL 1, 2012

One of my favorite parts of going to elearning conferences is meeting so many of the industry’s thought leaders. During my recent trip to the Learning Solution Conference in Orlando I ran into one of my mentors and a real elearning pioneer, Dr. Werner Oppelbaumer. April 10 : Jacksonville, FL ( NEFL ASTD ).

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Rapid eLearning

OCTOBER 11, 2011

If you’re going to use the chalkboards, be sure to download the free chalkboard assets to go with them. Download the flipchart graphics here. Make sure to download the hand-drawn boxes and check marks to go with the clipboard display. Download the clipboard graphic here. Download the personnel folder graphic here.

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Rapid eLearning

JANUARY 3, 2012

15 Free Display Graphics to Use with Your E-Learning Courses. 25 More Free Display Graphics for Your E-Learning Courses. 3 Things You Can Only Learn from a Real E-Learning Expert. January 17 : eLearning Guild (webinar): The Secrets to Rapid eLearning Success. Louis (ASTD).

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Rapid eLearning

DECEMBER 27, 2011

If you want to learn more about using the template and how to create the cutouts and character fills, be sure to check out the tutorials below. Also, take advantage of the other free downloads in the elearning community. January 17 : eLearning Guild (webinar): The Secrets to Rapid eLearning Success.

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Rapid eLearning

MAY 15, 2012

In a recent post I made this comment about rapid elearning tools: Rapid elearning played a role in the evolution of elearning mostly because it took course creation out of the hands of a few programmers and placed it into the hands of anyone who wanted to create a course. The same goes for elearning.

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Rapid eLearning

AUGUST 28, 2012

In the following image, you can see my mocked up screen and one way I could use it for an elearning course. It’s not a verbatim copy of the website, but as you look it over you’ll notice many similarities and how I worked elements of the web design into my rapid elearning template. August 30 : Honolulu, HI ( ASTD Hawaii ).

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Rapid eLearning

MAY 10, 2011

Rapid elearning design is made up of three core functions: rapid authoring, rapid assets, and rapid instructional design. Now that the elearning community is complete, I’ve been moving old demos and templates over to the site. Pick through the downloads and feel free to use what you want.

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Rapid eLearning

JULY 10, 2012

A common frustration for many rapid elearning developers is wanting to build elearning courses that look good but not having the graphic design expertise or resources to make it happen. In a previous post we reviewed how to design an elearning course on a budget. July 18: Knoxville, TN ( Smoky Mountain ASTD ).

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Rapid eLearning

SEPTEMBER 4, 2012

Demos & Downloads. You can also download the file that includes a.ppt and.pptx version. Download the PowerPoint & Quizmaker templates. Download the Articulate Storyline template. Feel free to download it and use as you wish. Two workshops: Rapid E-Learning (AM) & Build Interactive E-Learning (PM).

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Rapid eLearning

JANUARY 17, 2012

I’m always asked what skills a rapid elearning designer should have. January 25-27: Las Vegas ( ASTD TechKnowledge 2012 ). Louis (ASTD). 22: Rapid E-Learning Workshop. March 21-23 : Orlando, FL ( Learning Solutions Conference ). April 10 : Jacksonville, FL (ASTD). Upcoming Events.

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Rapid eLearning

APRIL 26, 2011

Here’s a template I was playing with recently (and a few additional templates for you to download). Feel free to download them and use as you wish. All of these demos are available to you via the E-learning Heroes community. June 8: Philadelphia, PA (ASTD)— How to Cultivate Communities of Practice. Business Time.

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Rapid eLearning

APRIL 17, 2012

If you want to use it, you can download it here. They’ll help you save time the next time you build a rapid elearning course. It probably is a good idea to create a “Rapid Elearning” tab with all of your favorite features. This is the annual Articulate users’ conference hosted by Leeds. May 22 : London, UK.

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Rapid eLearning

AUGUST 9, 2011

I get lots of questions from those who are just getting started with rapid elearning. They want to know what they can do to build good elearning. Learn more: If you’re an Articulate user, there are two good books and the user community with hundreds of tutorials and thousands of active members. You are where you are.

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Rapid eLearning

MAY 29, 2012

It made me think that in some ways we need to be like that when it comes to elearning assets. If you’re a rapid elearning developer with a limited budget, then it’s time to train your eyes to look for the jewels mixed with the junk. We looked at this previously in the post on finding resources for your elearning courses.

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Rapid eLearning

SEPTEMBER 7, 2010

I’ve had fun with travel across the country and getting to meet so many blog readers at various conferences. So I decided to weed through some rapid elearning information and pull out a few posts that you may have missed. And of course, there are some free PowerPoint elearning templates, too. Download the files here.

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Rapid eLearning

JULY 19, 2011

Generally we think elearning is built to change behaviors or improve performance, but that’s not always the case. Many organizations use the rapid elearning tools just to share information. There are also quite a few people who use the rapid elearning tools because it allows them to quickly build multimedia content.

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Rapid eLearning

APRIL 1, 2011

Let’s change the subject and talk elearning. I just got back from the Learning Solutions conference. There’s a lot going on in the industry with the convergence of easy to use technologies, social media, and learning. Rapid E-Learning Workshop. That looks really promising.

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Rapid eLearning

MAY 31, 2011

You can download the template here. Tidbits: Here’s a list of some of my other upcoming speaking events and conferences: June 8: Philadelphia, PA (ASTD)— How to Cultivate Communities of Practice. June 9 : Langhorne, PA (ASTD)— Tips to Becoming an E-Learning Pro. The conference is open to all.

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Rapid eLearning

MARCH 22, 2011

On a side note, you’ll notice that the download links go to the new community site’s download section. I now have a place to put all of the blog downloads so it’ll be easier for you to find resources that I’ve shared in the past. Download rounded speech bubbles here. Download squared speech bubbles here.

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Rapid eLearning

JUNE 14, 2011

If you want the template, you can download it here. Those are also available in the downloads section and work well with this type of template. Feel free to download and use the template as you wish. Are there any other mobile apps that you think would make a great template for an elearning course? Details coming soon.

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Rapid eLearning

JUNE 12, 2012

Typically elearning courses start from existing content. The guiding principle for rapid elearning design is to be intentional. July 18: Knoxville, TN ( Smoky Mountain ASTD ). Two sessions: Become a Rapid E-Learning Pro and Create Interactive & Engaging E-Learning with Articulate Storyline.

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Trivantis

APRIL 19, 2012

e-Learning Authoring Software Made Easy. Web-based Collaborative e-Learning Authoring. Affordable Rapid e-Learning. Learning & Talent Management Systems. Fast, Flexible & Powerful Learning Management. Affordable Rapid e-Learning. -->. Lectora User Conference 2014.

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Rapid eLearning

DECEMBER 6, 2011

With the ease of authoring, it’s placed the burden to do all of it on the shoulders of the rapid elearning developer. In an ideal world you’d have all the resources you need to build your elearning courses, but for many of you that’s not going to happen. Tidbits: December 8 : Charlotte, NC (ASTD)— Rapid E-Learning Design.

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Rapid eLearning

SEPTEMBER 30, 2014

Free download to help you get started. At a recent conference Blair Rorani live tweeted my session and created some cool images. You can download the PowerPoint file and see how they were built. October 7 & 8 : Dallas (ASTD). Two rapid elearning workshops. Day 1: PowerPoint for E-Learning.

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Rapid eLearning

MAY 3, 2011

For example, if you’re working with a rapid elearning tool and they’re showing you something that has to be custom programmed in Flash, it’s good to know this before you invest too much time on the project. June 8: Philadelphia, PA (ASTD)— How to Cultivate Communities of Practice. The conference is open to all.

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Rapid eLearning

JUNE 5, 2012

July 18: Knoxville, TN ( Smoky Mountain ASTD ). Two sessions: Become a Rapid E-Learning Pro and Create Interactive & Engaging E-Learning with Articulate Storyline. Chapter meeting on building interactive elearning scenarios. July 25: Portland, OR (ASTD). Learn to Use Articulate Storyline.

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Rapid eLearning

MARCH 20, 2012

In a recent post, I shared my recent webinar with the E-Learning Guild and some of the conversation we had around rapid elearning. Rapid E-Learning Developers Wear Many Hats. When I first started with elearning we’d have a team of people working on projects. April 17 : Virginia ( SEVA ASTD ).

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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. Tidbits: Here’s a list of upcoming conferences and presentations: September 15 : Lincoln, NE (ASTD)— Become a Rapid E-Learning Pro. $80 October 25: Baton Rouge, LA (ASTD)—Webinar.

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Rapid eLearning

APRIL 5, 2011

Many of them include free downloads. I also added the PowerPoint file to the downloads section if you want to play around with it or use it in a course. Good thing for you the elearning community is hopping with page curls. Check out these tutorials and feel free to download the ones already created. Page curl emphasis.

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Rapid eLearning

JULY 26, 2011

If you have a Dell computer, here’s a link to download the file. Here’s a list of upcoming conferences and presentations: August 3-4: Madison, WI–Conference on Distance Teaching & Learning. 149 for the workshop and the conference seems to be a fair price. . October 25: Baton Rouge, LA (ASTD)—Webinar.

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mLearning Revolution

FEBRUARY 18, 2013

I bet there was some waiting for the page to download; then a lot of pinching and zooming in and out in order to read the text; and lots of scrolling up and down and left and right in order to see areas you couldn’t see initially. Here''s a recent Keynote Presentation I delivered for ASTD Houston: [link].

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