Rapid eLearning

AUGUST 2, 2011

General Thoughts on Rapid E-Learning. 3 Things You Can Only Learn from a Real E-Learning Expert : Learn to work with subject matter experts and the tech-savvy millennials; and get a definitive explanation of how to finally spell e-learning eLearning elearning leearning.

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Rapid eLearning

AUGUST 14, 2012

I get a lot of questions about how to move past the PowerPoint look when building rapid elearning courses. Here are some free office-themed templates and assets. Here’s a free PowerPoint template that features 10 layout options and also comes with a Quizmaker file. 32 free chalkboard graphics. Spiral Notebook.

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Rapid eLearning

JANUARY 4, 2011

And as far as conferences, I’ll be at the usual ones like ASTD ICE and Devlearn. A Roadmap for Building an E-Learning Course. Here Are More Than 200 Free Rapid E-Learning Tutorials. Do You Really Need Instructions on How to Use an E-Learning Course? Why E-Learning is So Effective.

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Rapid eLearning

AUGUST 23, 2011

Two things always stand out during these trips: There is no one way to do elearning. Some people build courses, some create marketing material, and some use the rapid elearning software to create multimedia information. One of the sessions I did in Atlanta was on how to get the graphics you need for your rapid elearning courses.

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Rapid eLearning

JANUARY 3, 2012

To ease your burden, I put together a list of all of the posts from 2011 where I shared free elearning assets. Free E-Learning Templates. Here’s a Noteworthy PowerPoint Template (and It’s Free!). Here’s a Free PowerPoint Template & Font. 5 Free PowerPoint E-Learning Templates.

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Rapid eLearning

DECEMBER 27, 2011

It’s that time of year to share gifts, so here’s an elearning template that you’re free to use as you wish. As always, I use the default template colors, so you’re free to easily modify the colors using PowerPoint’s color themes. Here’s a link to the free PowerPoint template. Feel free to use it as you wish.

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Rapid eLearning

MAY 29, 2012

Microsoft’s Online Office site is a great resource for free PowerPoint templates. What I Look for in Free Templates. I want a template free to use for commercial use. I can’t stand to find a free resource only to find it’s free for personal use only. Learn to look for the assets that make up the template.

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Rapid eLearning

JANUARY 17, 2012

I’m always asked what skills a rapid elearning designer should have. Today we’ll look at five free desktop applications that you can use for basic image editing. But before we explore the free tools, a good budget-friendly option is Photoshop Elements. January 25-27: Las Vegas ( ASTD TechKnowledge 2012 ).

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Rapid eLearning

NOVEMBER 20, 2012

Where can I get free elearning assets? The new Microsoft Office site has a lot of the same images you’d buy from vendors like Fotolio available for free. Download the free assets from the elearning community. At a recent conference you said we should learn to scrounge for assets. The exhibition is free.

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Rapid eLearning

OCTOBER 11, 2011

In a previous post, I share 15 free display graphics that are commonly seen in elearning courses. The cool thing is that all of these are created in PowerPoint; so you can learn to build your own. Free Chalkboard and Whiteboards. 32 free chalkboard graphics. Feel free to use them as you wish.

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Rapid eLearning

APRIL 17, 2012

Quick overview of what’s in the free PowerPoint template. 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. Feel free to share it by clicking on the comments link. Upcoming Events.

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Rapid eLearning

SEPTEMBER 4, 2012

That means one less day to create elearning templates. To help you relax and enjoy the last few days of summer, I’ve included a free tab-themed elearning template. Feel free to download it and use as you wish. If you’re interested in having a workshop in your area, have your local ISPI or ASTD chapter contact me.

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Rapid eLearning

APRIL 26, 2011

I also used a couple of fonts from the free Google web fonts I mentioned a couple of weeks ago: Airstream and Arvo. You’re free to use it if you like. Feel free to download them and use as you wish. You can find them in the free downloads section or download them individually using the links below. They’re pretty cool.

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Rapid eLearning

NOVEMBER 7, 2011

Free PowerPoint Template. Of course, you may want to add some of the free displays from the previous post. Also, feel free to modify the template as you wish. For this template I used Bevan which is a free font available via the Google Web Fonts site. Here’s the link to download the free PowerPoint template.

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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

OCTOBER 25, 2011

In the next example I extended my rapid elearning tools in two ways. You’ll also want to check out some of the elearning goodness. November 4: San Diego, CA (ASTD)— Your Turn to Learn. On November 11, I’ll be in town for a free Articulate jam session, still working on the details. Click here for updates.

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Rapid eLearning

MAY 18, 2010

There are a few common issues when working with rapid elearning tools. That’s where I got the ideas for these free PowerPoint templates. After you do a few of these types of designs, you’ll start to get a better feel for how to move past bullet-point elearning and start to work on something more creative. Good question.

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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

A free solution is the Puffin app. What I like about Screenr for mobile learning is that it’s easy to use. Also, the five minute limit (on the free version) really is a perfect time limit for how most people seem to be using mobile content. I downloaded Handbrake (which is free). You only get visual and no audio, though.

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Rapid eLearning

APRIL 1, 2012

We’ve seen lots of improvement in our industry with technology like rapid elearning tools. But learning is much more than multimedia technology. An E-Learning Heroes Roadshow workshop where we’ll look at ways to build elearning courses and learn some great PowerPoint tips. Rapid elearning workshop.

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Rapid eLearning

JUNE 14, 2011

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? Tidbits: I’ll be in North Carolina on Thursday doing a free Articulate jam session. I’ll be in North Carolina and hosting a free Articulate jam session.

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Rapid eLearning

DECEMBER 18, 2012

In a previous post I shared ways to use the handwritten fonts as well as some speech bubbles and free hand-drawn graphics that you can download and use with the fonts. But Skippy Sharp isn’t a free font. That’s when using free fonts comes in handy. Free Font Sites. 1001 Free Fonts. Free (with Conditions).

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Rapid eLearning

MARCH 22, 2011

Not only can you find all of the resources from previous blog posts, but you can also get a bunch of other free assets to help with your elearning design. You can probably find some free ones at sites like dafont.com. I gave some away in a previous blog post on adding personality to your elearning courses.

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Rapid eLearning

MAY 31, 2011

Free PowerPoint Template. Free isn’t always free. 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. Click here to learn more.

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Rapid eLearning

JANUARY 8, 2013

So in today’s post I am highlighting some of the free assets that your peers have recently shared in the elearning community. Here are some cool blurred backgrounds that can add richness and texture to your elearning courses. Free Road Signs. Hopefully these free assets are helpful. The exhibition is free.

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Rapid eLearning

SEPTEMBER 6, 2011

Plus, it’s a great way to learn more of PowerPoint’s illustration features. In today’s post, I’ll show you how to build a laptop monitor inspired by the free laptop image file you can get from the psdGraphics site. I’m also doing a free Articulate jam session while in town. October 25: Baton Rouge, LA (ASTD)—Webinar.

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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 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

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

DECEMBER 28, 2010

I also included a free PowerPoint elearning template to celebrate the holidays and a great 2010! Click to download the free PowerPoint template. If you want to learn more about using PowerPoint or building rapid elearning courses, this list is a good place to start. PowerPoint for Rapid E-Learning.

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eFront

NOVEMBER 14, 2010

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Rapid eLearning

JULY 6, 2010

Listen to a Podcast of the Rapid E-Learning Blog. Hear a Blog offers a free service where they convert the blog posts to a podcast. Convert the Rapid E-Learning Blog to PDF. While this is a cool site to use with the Rapid E-Learning Blog posts, you’re not limited to creating PDFs from this blog alone.

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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. Free stuff : It’s a cost-effective way to build a portfolio of resources.

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Rapid eLearning

AUGUST 3, 2010

Had a great time last week in Indianapolis presenting to the Central Indiana ASTD chapter. So I had time to kill and decided to pull together a free elearning template for the blog readers. Click here to view the elearning template. Click here to view the elearning template. One is new and looks great.

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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. So in today’s post, we’ll look at a few ways to scrounge for some free resources using the tools you do have. Take Advantage of the Free Stuff. Deconstruct Your Free Assets.

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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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Rapid eLearning

JUNE 5, 2012

This year the Global Giveback’s focus is to build a library of courses, Last Mile Learning , that teaches topics related to People Management, Team Management, Strategic Management and Project Management. Volunteer to offer your expertise to Last Mile Learning. July 18: Knoxville, TN ( Smoky Mountain ASTD ). How Can You Help?

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