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10 Reasons to Use Illustrations Instead of Stock Photography in Learning

eLearningMind

The grinning woman eating a salad; the perfectly multicultural meeting; the man with a headset: these are the standards for stock photography. And while it definitely has its place, stock photography isn’t the gold standard when it comes to learning. Learners can sense stock photography from a mile away. Remove unconscious bias.

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Maintaining the Cool Factor in E-Learning—Without Blowing Your Budget

ATD Learning Technologies

You really can create e-learning content on a budget—if you’re willing to be a little creative. Fortunately, there are ways to save money and still deliver effective, high-quality e-learning. Professional-quality image capture used to require an expensive camera and equipment, but there are less costly options these days.

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The Power of Your Network | Social Learning Blog

Dashe & Thomson

Outside of work I enjoy several hobbies including camping, travel and photography. Some of my photography can be seen in local art galleries and online through National Geographic image stock. My background includes extensive experience in learning, teaching, and facilitation, and I love technology and how its changing our culture.

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Using Custom Artwork to Build Beautiful eLearning Without Breaking the Budget

eLearning Architect

One of the biggest challenges when creating a course is finding relevant, high quality graphics. In this article we'll explore an alternative that won't blow your budget. Despite the large number of people expected to engage with this content, we didn't have a huge budget for creating custom graphics and imagery.

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Make Learning An Experience. Blend It! | Social Learning Blog

Dashe & Thomson

Outside of work I enjoy several hobbies including camping, travel and photography. Some of my photography can be seen in local art galleries and online through National Geographic image stock. My background includes extensive experience in learning, teaching, and facilitation, and I love technology and how its changing our culture.

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How to Level Up Your Marketing, Web Design, and Photography with Consultant and Business Coach Jean Perpillant

LifterLMS

Learn how to level up your marketing, web design, and photography with consultant and business coach Jean Perpillant in this LMScast hosted by Chris Badgett of LifterLMS. Jean is the founder of Design Theory, an agency built to help business owners with professional photography and digital strategy.

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Improving Instructional Design with Images, Illustrations, and Animation

eLearningMind

Photographs can also be disengaging (think generic stock photography) or highlight a lack of diversity. If learners can’t see themselves reflected in the photography, they might feel alienated and disengaged. Still, when chosen thoughtfully, photographs can be a budget-friendly way to show emotion and direct focus.