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The Pivotal Role of Video in Education

LearnDash

In the infancy of this industry it was not uncommon to sit through elearning modules that consisted entirely of Microsoft PowerPoint slides and perhaps some Clipart sprinkled throughout. The presentation in general is far more dynamic and effective. The learning management system would then track your attendance. That was it.

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Use Your LMS to ???Get Personal??? with Your Learners

Mindflash

Online training is typically made for mass consumptionone reason why its so cost effective compared to classroom training. The personalization magic of eCommerce sites, like Amazon.com and Netflix.com, is based on personalization engine software and hardware. It is typically not meant for private tutoring or coaching.

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Setting the Mood: Top Tips for Adding Stock Music to Your E-Learning

E-learning Uncovered

It actually generated applause in the middle of the session, and I guarantee that wasn’t due to its cutting-edge custom photography, innovative special effects, or vibrant color scheme! Sound effects bear a mention here, as well… Need I say more than “Remember the early days of PowerPoint”? Let’s don’t go back there.

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Five great resources for presenters

Good To Great

The site is also full of ideas and tips about preparing, designing and delivering presentations – it’s a great resource and one that I’ve referred to countless times since I discovered it. Even if you’re not brand new to live online learning, this course is a great opportunity to practise and brush up on your skills.

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The Powerpoint Dozen

Sticky Learning

So I've put together a list of 10(+1) tips for using Powerpoint more effectively. Do not use cartoonish clipart , what does it add (distraction). If you need an image to support a point, use real images, you can download many images from Microsoft's clipart page. That said, Powerpoint can have its place. Plan your workshop.

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A Dozen Handpicked E-Learning Resources

Rapid eLearning

Clipart-based PowerPoint Template. Following are the ten audio sites that I profiled. Free sound effects and music: CCmixter , The Freesound Project , OpSound , Free Music Archive , and Jamendo. So here are links to some free PowerPoint templates. Tabbed PowerPoint Template. View an example of the template in action.

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Icon Sets: 5 questions to ask before you buy or download

eLearningArt

On the other end of the spectrum, we also didn’t want the unprofessional feel of using mismatched clipart. In my opinion, it matters less what style of image (realistic photos, clipart, etc) and more that the themes match throughout your course. For example, if you’re going to use clipart, that’s fine, but use the same style.

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