Rapid eLearning

AUGUST 1, 2008

The Rapid Elearning Blog. Create a simple 10 slide PowerPoint file. By reading blogs and connecting with experts, you will be continually reminded of what’s going on. If you want a good place to start, Gabe, our Director of Customer Support, had a recent post on his favorite learning blogs. December 11th, 2007.

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BrightCarbon

SEPTEMBER 18, 2020

Underwhelmed by the built-in slide transitions in PowerPoint? PowerPoint has almost 50 transitions to choose from. Credit where it’s due, PowerPoint does subtle transitions well. But on the other end of the spectrum PowerPoint’s “exciting” transitions are downright cheesy and, for most use cases, distracting.

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eLearning Brothers

JUNE 22, 2017

Because PowerPoint has been around for such a long time (almost 28 years), Microsoft has been able to create features and integrate options that allow presenters and now some eLearning professionals to create content effectively. So let’s bring back the dead and take a look at 6 features that have gone under the rug in PowerPoint.

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BrightCarbon

MAY 29, 2020

When creating presentations in PowerPoint it’s important to have a template to ensure design consistency, but it takes time, effort and skill to create high quality templates and masters. Of course, there are lots of places you can get free PowerPoint templates, but are they any good?

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Cloudshare

MAY 12, 2020

This blog comes from Jimmy Murthi, technical training manager at Metaswitch Networks. It certainly differs from teaching in person, and if we’re honest, it can be difficult as you’re missing interpersonal elements that let you help a class and train people effectively. Want to learn more about how customers are using CloudShare?

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Dashe & Thomson

JANUARY 30, 2015

PowerPoint is used in a variety of contexts and despite the rigid and inherently presumptuous title of this blog post, the specifics of how to follow these rules might change based on the purpose of the presentation. Thou shalt know thy audience and context Good design is good communication.

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BrightCarbon

JULY 16, 2021

This blog post will show you how to source, create and animate custom presentation icons from within PowerPoint itself! How to tailor icons in PowerPoint. If you’re using Office 365, you’ll be able to access PowerPoint’s native presentation icons. Wingdings is accessible no matter what version of PowerPoint you’re using.

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BrightCarbon

JANUARY 13, 2023

Asynchronous knowledge transfer is becoming more common so there’s more need to record narration in PowerPoint. The PowerPoint Record tool can help you create an all-singing, all-dancing video version of your presentation. Why record video in PowerPoint? How to record presentations in PowerPoint. Let’s take a look!

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The Performance Improvement Blog

OCTOBER 18, 2011

Having viewed many TED presentations, I had the mistaken belief that leaders were finally learning how to use PowerPoint (and other presentation tools) effectively. It would be better if they didn’t use PowerPoint at all. Apparently, PowerPoint slides are, in many cases, failing to communicate key messages.

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BrightCarbon

AUGUST 9, 2019

This two-part series will teach you how to make an effective infographic in PowerPoint. These guides will show you that creating a beautifully visual infographic in PowerPoint is much easier than you think. Creating an infographic in PowerPoint: MealCarbon. Step 1: Preparing your canvas. Download it here.

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The Logical Blog by IconLogic

AUGUST 24, 2014

by AJ Walther    In my three-hour mini session on  Optimizing PowerPoint for eLearning and Design , I discuss how to create your own eLearning characters using PowerPoint. I was not alone in creating my own PowerPoint eLearning characters! Create your own character in PowerPoint and  send it to me.

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TechSmith Camtasia

NOVEMBER 7, 2017

So, you’ve mastered simple screen capture by turning your PowerPoint slides into a video. Why not take your PowerPoint videos to the next level with editing features? According to University of Washington biologist John Medina, a typical audience mentally checks out of a PowerPoint presentation after the first 10 minutes.

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Mike Taylor

APRIL 14, 2023

Learn more → PowerPoint Accessibility Freebies In this video, Stephy Hogan shares some great accessibility tools and resources for PowerPoint and reminds us about the importance of making PowerPoint presentations accessible to all. Special effects. Plot twists.

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Integrated Learnings

DECEMBER 21, 2011

Many people don’t consider PowerPoint as a capable graphics editor since its main function is to create presentation aids. Perhaps this is because older versions of PowerPoint (2003 or below) didn’t have as many graphic editing options as never versions (2007 or higher). Basic effects (such as drop shadow and soft edges).

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eLearning Brothers

FEBRUARY 22, 2017

Microsoft PowerPoint can do so many things very well on its own, but don’t underestimate the power of PowerPoint add-Ins and the productivity it can bring to your development, teaching, and designing. You are not using PowerPoint to its fullest potential without using Add-Ins. iSpring (Paid). INPRES (Free).

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BrightCarbon

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

Underwhelmed by the built-in slide transitions in PowerPoint? PowerPoint has almost 50 transitions to choose from. In our last article on slide transitions in PowerPoint we may have mentioned (once or twice) that the options native to PowerPoint leave something to be desired. Or just completely baffled? Let’s get started!

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The Logical Blog by IconLogic

FEBRUARY 9, 2018

a plan to create an awesome PowerPoint presentation about, among other emotions, anger. PowerPoint won’t allow you to adjust the transparency of a photo so you'll need to scrap that plan. Her combined expertise in PowerPoint, graphic design, and writing allows her to bring a unique skillset to the eLearning community.

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Rapid eLearning

JUNE 28, 2022

As we’ve mentioned throughout this blog, the default for many e-learning courses is to focus exclusively (or mostly) on content presentation. Tell, Show, Do Plus Practice & Review to Build Effective Online Training. It also helps you move the courses away from linear presentations to something more dynamic and effective.

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Scissortail's Learning Nest

APRIL 15, 2024

Cognitive Load, Student Attention, and PowerPoint Presentations Do you ever wonder how much of your slides learners are actually reading? A recent eye-tracking study revealed what learners focus on when viewing PowerPoint slides, and Inner Drive shared the results on their blog. Check out the blog post here.

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Scissortail's Learning Nest

APRIL 15, 2024

Cognitive Load, Student Attention, and PowerPoint Presentations Do you ever wonder how much of your slides learners are actually reading? A recent eye-tracking study revealed what learners focus on when viewing PowerPoint slides, and Inner Drive shared the results on their blog. Check out the blog post here.

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Yukon Learning

OCTOBER 19, 2023

Read on as we answer the “as heard in training” question: “ How can I organize my e-learning project assets for effective version control and file management? You can save custom images and source files created from other software (like PowerPoint) for Storyline 360 or Rise 360 projects here. So, let’s get organized!

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Mike Taylor

JULY 22, 2022

Last week’s most clicked item: How to Loop a Sequence of PowerPoint Animations. Working With PowerPoint & PDFs in Canva. I started with PDFs and then discovered that you can also do it with PowerPoint and Word files as well. com/blog/2022/07/12/maximize-learning-time/. If you’re on Spotify, you can follow me here.).

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BrightCarbon

JUNE 18, 2021

Whether your chronology is short and sweet or more complex, timelines in PowerPoint are a great way to present a series of events in a digestible way. If timelines in PowerPoint are well executed, they can clearly and concisely communicate a complex process or important roadmap. Step 2 – Planning your PowerPoint timeline.

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BrightCarbon

MAY 12, 2021

We’ve been investigating what gets lost in translation when you convert PowerPoint to Google Slides. If you’re a Google Drive user, you’ve probably noticed that when you open a PowerPoint file from your Drive, Google Slides is the first recommended program. They will not change back if you open the file in PowerPoint later.

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Ed App

JULY 14, 2020

We are thrilled to introduce our new PowerPoint transformation tool. We’re all aware that PowerPoint (PPT) can sometimes be a bit of a hazard in the workplace, especially when it comes to training. Is PowerPoint training a thing of the past? Is PowerPoint training a thing of the past?

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The Logical Blog by IconLogic

FEBRUARY 9, 2018

a plan to create an awesome PowerPoint presentation about, among other emotions, anger. PowerPoint won’t allow you to adjust the transparency of a photo so you'll need to scrap that plan. Her combined expertise in PowerPoint, graphic design, and writing allows her to bring a unique skillset to the eLearning community.

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Kitaboo

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

However, as educators and instructional designers strive to create engaging, effective, and accessible educational materials, the choice of tools becomes paramount. In this blog, we will explore the best tools available for content authoring in education.

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The Logical Blog by IconLogic

AUGUST 22, 2012

by Kevin Siegel    Have you, or a Subject Matter Expert, created a presentation using Microsoft PowerPoint? And are you bummed because all of that great PowerPoint content is basically going to have to be redone in Captivate? Don't  Don't throw those PowerPoint presentations away.

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Integrated Learnings

OCTOBER 5, 2011

PowerPoint gets a bad reputation from all the mind numbing presentations millions have been subjected to. This has less to do with PowerPoint's limitations and more to do with a lack of creativity on the part of many presenters. PowerPoint is also useful for creating cool visual effects outside of a presentation.

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The Logical Blog by IconLogic

MAY 10, 2012

This PowerPoint user wanted to be able to create multiple charts with the same formatting (ie bars on a graph with a gradient effect) without having to individually format each separate piece of every new chart. In PowerPoint, choose  Insert > Illustrations > Chart  (to open the Insert Chart dialog box).

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The Logical Blog by IconLogic

JULY 20, 2011

Have you ever used PowerPoint's Animation Painter? Say you want to add three animation effects to one object on your slide.   Add an animation effect to an object ( Animations > Advanced Animation > Add Animation ). by AJ George. If not, you aren't alone.

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The Logical Blog by IconLogic

JUNE 6, 2012

by AJ George  I typically write about PowerPoint as it pertains to eLearning. This time I'd like to share a cool add-on I've discovered for PowerPoint for live presentations. That's cool; it's all fully editable just like any other PowerPoint slide.  Audience participation can be a problem.

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Mike Taylor

JANUARY 6, 2023

This article from the Buffer blog shares 6 ways AI is already supporting content creation & some of the top tools in the game. Creating Custom Graphics in PowerPoint with Kevin Thorn. In this TLDC webinar, Kevin Thorn shows how anyone can use PowerPoint to make custom graphic elements that will elevate any project.

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Integrated Learnings

MARCH 11, 2012

Storyboarding for an eLearning course can be a very effective way to lay out the overall look and feel of your course, as evidenced by this post by Donna Bryant. I recently attended a webinar presented by Trivantis, the company that owns the eLearning development software Lectora , on effective storyboarding. By Dean Hawkinson.

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Kitaboo

JANUARY 30, 2023

In this ultimate guide to creating an effective eBook, we’ll walk you through the creation process from beginning to end and tell you about eBook creators as well. Benefits of an eBook Choosing the Right eBook File Format Tips to Creating an Effective eBook Wrapping Up What is an eBook? Read on to get started!

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TechSmith Camtasia

AUGUST 29, 2017

Approximately 35 million PowerPoint presentations are given each day , but most people tune out of a presentation within the first ten minutes. What if you were to take that one step further and turn PowerPoint slides into videos? Below are three tips when making your PowerPoint into a video. How can you keep them focused?

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Origin Learning

DECEMBER 16, 2014

If you watch a video on YouTube to learn how to install Windows on your PC or how to bake a cake; if you read a blog to understand how to tether your mobile as a Wi-Fi hotspot, you are already micro-learning. Blog Posts. Blogs are also very useful when it comes to applying micro-learning for online training. Animations.

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