Rapid eLearning

SEPTEMBER 16, 2014

On past projects, many of my customers would ask for interactive elearning courses. When I asked them how they defined interactive elearning courses they’d usually list things like fancy mouseovers, drag-and-drop interactions, and a host of other ways to interact with the screen.

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Learning Visions

MAY 4, 2007

Cammy Beans Learning Visions Musings on eLearning, instructional design and other training stuff. Friday, May 04, 2007 Rapid e-Learning, Templates, & SMEs Theres been a lot of good talk lately about rapid e-learning tools and templates and the roles of SMEs vs. instructional designers.

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Rapid eLearning

OCTOBER 25, 2011

But when you want to build “regular” elearning, then you use something else. However, if you step away from the quizzing structure, you’ll find that you can do a lot more than quizzes like interactive branched-scenarios. Use Your Quiz Application to Build Interactive Scenarios. This is why most quizzes have that boxy quiz look.

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Learning Visions

JUNE 27, 2007

Cammy Beans Learning Visions Musings on eLearning, instructional design and other training stuff. Wednesday, June 27, 2007 The Rise of Rapid e-Learning Mike Alcock, MD of Atlantic Link Ltd has written an article over at Trainingzone.co.uk: The Rise of Rapid e-Learning.

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Rapid eLearning

SEPTEMBER 25, 2012

One of the most frequent questions I get is how to convert linear, click-and-read courses to something more interactive. In today’s post we’ll look at a few guiding principles that help in the transition from linear to interactive elearning. The Interactive Trifecta. But information is only part of the learning process.

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Rapid eLearning

FEBRUARY 1, 2011

Here’s what I find typical of people who do rapid elearning. The more courses they create, the more they realize they need to craft better learning experiences. So the focus shifts towards creating interactive and engaging courses for the learners. It’s also a great framework for learning to build courses.

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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. Original posts that highlight the portfolio template and shows off some rapid elearning tips and how to create the portfolio. August 15 & 16: Houston, TX ( ASTD Houston ). Rapid E-Learning Workshop.

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Learning Visions

MAY 15, 2007

Cammy Beans Learning Visions Musings on eLearning, instructional design and other training stuff. Tuesday, May 15, 2007 5 Myths About Rapid E-Learning An excellent post on the Articulate blog by Tom Kuhlmann: 5 Myths About Rapid E-Learning. The eLearning Salary Gender Gap Phew!

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Rapid eLearning

JULY 17, 2012

If you build rapid elearning courses, they can save time. And if you’re challenged for ideas or graphic design skills they also help bring a consistent and clean look to your rapid elearning courses so that you avoid the Frankencourse. Chapter meeting on building interactive elearning scenarios. Great price.

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Learning Visions

MAY 23, 2007

Cammy Beans Learning Visions Musings on eLearning, instructional design and other training stuff. Wednesday, May 23, 2007 Kineo Rapid e-Learning Podcast with Gabe Anderson Another good podcast from the folks at Kineo : an interview with Stephen Walsh (Kineo) and Gabe Anderson ( Articulate ). Good for beginners.

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Rapid eLearning

MAY 18, 2010

There are a few common issues when working with rapid elearning tools. For example, in the LINGOs course we built , we inserted the Engage interactions as Flash files and then moved the.SWF up to hide the black title bar. It’s a great way to show off your rapid elearning skills. Think of it like a Jell-O mold.

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Rapid eLearning

JUNE 28, 2011

I like to use the GoodReader app to load HTML pages and interactive PDFs. If you want some interactivity, play around with the PowerPoint hyperlinks (which I did in the image below). In either case, it’s easy enough to publish as an informative.PDF or add some links for simple interactivity. Remote Desktop Applications.

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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. Games and other fun interactive media.

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Learning Visions

MAY 4, 2007

Cammy Beans Learning Visions Musings on eLearning, instructional design and other training stuff. Friday, May 04, 2007 New Rapid e-Learning Tool from Epic Another new rapid e-Learning tool, this from Epic (UK). Posted by Cammy Bean at 8:42 AM Labels: epic , rapid e-learning 4comments: Dan said.

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Rapid eLearning

OCTOBER 23, 2012

Many elearning courses are linear and not very interactive. However, often linear is the default solution because of a lack of resources or because the developer isn’t quite sure how to get started with interactive content. Almost all interactivity is built on these three elements. Which Type of Interaction is Best?

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Learning Visions

AUGUST 23, 2007

Cammy Beans Learning Visions Musings on eLearning, instructional design and other training stuff. Thursday, August 23, 2007 Kineos August Rapid e-Learning Newsletter If youve been following my blog for awhile, then you already know how I feel about the folks at Kineo. The eLearning Salary Gender Gap Phew!

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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

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

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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Dashe & Thomson

APRIL 17, 2011

Organizations such as PACT, ASTD, MNISPI, and the Digital Learning Forum get my creative juices going to generate new ideas and synergies. It was an opportunity I couldn’t miss. In my role as Vice President of Client and Staffing Services, I know that training may not always be the answer. Properly d.

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Rapid eLearning

OCTOBER 7, 2014

E-Learning Jobs: Training, elearning, and instructional design jobs. Interactive Sliders in E-Learning (Recap #52). October 7 & 8 : Dallas (ASTD). Two rapid elearning workshops. Day 1: PowerPoint for E-Learning. Community Blog Posts & Tutorials. Sign up here.

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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. April 10 : Jacksonville, FL ( NEFL ASTD ). Rapid E-Learning: From Blah to Hoorah! April 17 : Virginia ( SEVA ASTD ). Rapid elearning workshop.

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Learning Visions

APRIL 24, 2007

Cammy Beans Learning Visions Musings on eLearning, instructional design and other training stuff. Tuesday, April 24, 2007 Kineo & The Future of Rapid e-Learning Tools If you dont already subscribe to Kineos occasional newsletter , please do. The eLearning Salary Gender Gap Phew!

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Rapid eLearning

NOVEMBER 13, 2012

In most cases this type of demo would have been a click and reveal interaction; but the drag and drop choice added some novel interactivity. Core Interactivity. Essentially you have three types of onscreen interactions: click, hover, and drag. We discussed that in the previous post on interactive building blocks.

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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

FEBRUARY 7, 2012

And sometimes it’s because we’re not quite sure how to make something more interactive. The cool thing is that regardless of the tools you use, you can still build interactive content. One of the best ways to learn to build better courses is to find some good examples, break them apart, and then try to build something similar.

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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. This question helps focus on the interactive component of the course. Sometimes the course content is simple refresher material and doesn’t require a lot if interactivity. Great price.

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Rapid eLearning

SEPTEMBER 4, 2012

He made modifications that take advantage of some of Storyline’s interactive features. The tabs would also work well as a process interaction. If you’re interested in having a workshop in your area, have your local ISPI or ASTD chapter contact me. Two workshops: Rapid E-Learning (AM) & Build Interactive E-Learning (PM).

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Dashe & Thomson

MARCH 15, 2011

McGoldrick described an approach to evaluating training that wasn’t just about changes in learner behavior but about learners integrated with and interacting within their own workplace. Organizations such as PACT, ASTD, MNISPI, and the Digital Learning Forum get my creative juices going to generate new ideas and synergies.

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Rapid eLearning

APRIL 17, 2012

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. There are a lot more PowerPoint tips and tricks that will help you build better elearning courses. July 25: Portland, OR (ASTD).

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Rapid eLearning

MAY 4, 2010

It’s a fact that you CAN build effective elearning with rapid elearning tools. All it requires is that you craft a sound learning strategy and get the most out of your tools. To demonstrate this, I deconstructed an effective elearning course originally built in Flash and then built a mock up in PowerPoint.

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Rapid eLearning

OCTOBER 11, 2011

October 25: Houston – Elearning Symposium. David Anderson will share a ton of practical rapid elearning tips. November 1: Las Vegas, NV (Elearning Guild)— Devlearn. Swing by the Articulate booth to say hi and check out some elearning goodness. November 4: San Diego, CA (ASTD)— Your Turn to Learn.

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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. On a side note, check out the interactive scenario slides that David just uploaded this week. And the scenario slide background is a modified Engage process interaction screen shot.

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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

JUNE 5, 2012

Build Engaging & Interactive Elearning Courses. 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.

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Rapid eLearning

SEPTEMBER 18, 2012

It would be cool if every course we build was highly interactive with decision-making branches. But the reality is that not all elearning courses need to be that way. This isn’t a defense of bad elearning (that often is linear). Whether the course is linear or interactive it’s merely a solution.

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Rapid eLearning

OCTOBER 9, 2012

October 17 : Bloomington, IL ( CIC-ASTD ). Rapid E-Learning Design Workshop. Get practical tips for building engaging, interactive e-learning courses on a budget. October 23: Milwaukee, WI ( SEWI-ASTD ). October 24 : Milwaukee, WI ( SEWI-ASTD ). The Power of Rapid E-Learning.

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