Rapid eLearning

JANUARY 31, 2012

In a previous post, we looked at five free desktop image editors. Here are a couple of additional free desktop applications shared by some blog readers. A challenge with free software is that sometimes your organization isn’t comfortable with you downloading and installing applications that aren’t approved. User community.

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Rapid eLearning

MAY 24, 2016

PowerPoint Tutorials. I’ve included a couple of tutorials to show how to create the circle avatar effect and how to work with connectors. Some quick tips and tutorial on how to create additional connection points in PowerPoint shapes. And to make things easier, here’s a free template. Free Downloads.

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Rapid eLearning

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

Free Illustrations for E-Learning. I used one of the free illustrations from Blush which is a great site for illustrations. PowerPoint Tutorial. Here’s a video tutorial that walks through these steps in more detail. Free E-Learning Resources. Free E-Learning Resources.

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Rapid eLearning

APRIL 12, 2022

To avoid these issues, I use SyncToy, a free application from Microsoft to back-up my files at night. I am on Windows 11 and as you see in the tutorials below, it still works fine. Here’s a tutorial that shows how to set up and sync two folders using Microsoft SyncToy. View the SyncToy tutorial on YouTube.

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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. The template comes with a few layouts and they’re easy enough to modify, which you’ll see in the tutorials. Click here to view the tutorials. Here’s a link to the free PowerPoint template. Upcoming Events.

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Rapid eLearning

AUGUST 20, 2019

There are a lot of free graphics files available online. Many of the free graphics are illustrations that are.EPS or.SVG files. Photopea is a free app where you can edit graphics files online. I’ve included two quick tutorials to feature a few of thing things I like about the free application.

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Rapid eLearning

NOVEMBER 27, 2018

She incorporated the 3D models from PowerPoint to create videos that she added to her e-learning course. Click here to view the e-learning example. She also included a quick tutorial to show how she built it. There’s also a free download for practice. Upcoming E-Learning Events.

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Rapid eLearning

DECEMBER 28, 2010

With as many PowerPoint questions that I get, it’s a good thing that over the past year or so the elearning community has created about 300 PowerPoint tutorials. I also included a free PowerPoint elearning template to celebrate the holidays and a great 2010! Click to download the free PowerPoint template.

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Rapid eLearning

JANUARY 8, 2013

Most people aren’t active participants in the elearning community. No one expects you to sit on the couch, eating bonbons, and chatting in the community. Most of us tend to use the community for quick help and then we go back to work. I actually used one of the backgrounds for a recent workshop on interactive elearning.

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Rapid eLearning

FEBRUARY 28, 2017

How to Display Keyboard Shortcuts during Screencast Tutorials. This is perfect for webinars and screencast tutorials. Here’s a quick tutorial where I show how it works and how it would look in your software training. How to Customize the Keyboard Shortcut Display for Screencast Tutorials. Upcoming E-Learning Events.

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Rapid eLearning

SEPTEMBER 9, 2014

Here are some downloads of the learning interaction: Free template: Storyline learning interaction. Free template: PowerPoint learning interaction. Feel free to use the template as you like. Also, you can combine them with these other free templates which also have a flat UI design. Weekly Updates.

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Rapid eLearning

JUNE 7, 2011

With a rapid elearning tool, you’re using PowerPoint’s easy authoring environment to create Flash movies. Essentially, you’re creating Flash content without the requirement of learning to program Flash. Couple that with the branching features in your rapid elearning tool and you can create some pretty sophisticated multimedia.

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Rapid eLearning

DECEMBER 4, 2018

Squoosh.app is a free service from Google that compresses large images. You can learn more about the app here. Here’s a quick tutorial to see how it works. Click here to view the tutorial on YouTube. Download the fully revised, free 63-page ebook: The Insider's Guide to Becoming a Rapid E-Learning Pro.

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Rapid eLearning

FEBRUARY 19, 2019

In a previous post, I explained when to use emojis for e-learning and three ways to insert them into your courses. Create Free Emojis. Here’s a site where you can create free custom emojis. Here’s quick tutorial that shows how to use the free emoji site. Upcoming E-Learning Events.

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Rapid eLearning

OCTOBER 7, 2014

E-Learning Jobs: Training, elearning, and instructional design jobs. Community Blog Posts & Tutorials. Interactive Sliders in E-Learning (Recap #52). Two rapid elearning workshops. Day 1: PowerPoint for E-Learning. How to Make Community Part of Your Training.

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Rapid eLearning

SEPTEMBER 20, 2016

It just means that a lot of the tutorials shared over the past ten years are not as relevant as they were when they were first published, such as working with clip art (which is now defunct). How to Create a Rapid E-Learning Tab in PowerPoint. Over 30 Free PowerPoint & E-Learning Templates.

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Rapid eLearning

MARCH 6, 2018

I get a lot of questions about free ways to share courses and portfolios. In previous posts, I shared t ips on managing an e-learning portfolio and I also shared a few ways to share courses online for free. Another way to get free storage to share your courses and files is via Google’s Storage Platform.

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Rapid eLearning

AUGUST 22, 2023

Quick Microlearning Course for Creating AI Illustrated Characters I used Rise 360 to put together a simple course that shows the process I go through to create the free illustrated characters I’ve been sharing. Lots of really good sessions to improve your course design skills and learn some cool tips using Articulate 360.

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Rapid eLearning

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

Explainer courses present key content critical to the learning experience. This can be content like user manuals, video tutorials, company policies, etc. What would you add to this list if someone asked about getting their e-learning program started? Want to learn more? These courses combine content with context.

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Rapid eLearning

DECEMBER 27, 2016

Here’s a list of all of the free resources shared in this blog and a few bonuses. Free Bonus. Here are a few bonus items not included in previous posts: Free e-book: The Definitive Guide to Multi-Device E-Learning. Free image editor: Pixlr. Free Applications. Free Multimedia.

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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

DECEMBER 1, 2020

One place where they work well is when I am doing quick screencast tutorials. And the right track with a good beat can set a tone and help move the tutorial along. Feel free to share them by clicking on the comments link. Here's Why You Need an E-Learning Portfolio. Free E-Learning Resources.

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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. Beginner tutorials. It’s also got a very active user community.

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Rapid eLearning

MARCH 26, 2019

Even before I started working at Articulate, I made it a goal to answer five questions each week in the e-learning community. It’s a great way to connect with others, especially beginners, and offer some help as they’re learning. E-Learning Tip: Simulate Right-Click Interactions on Mobile Devices.

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Adobe Captivate

OCTOBER 15, 2013

Better yet, it’s Free, it’s an App for Mac, and it’s available world wide. […]. Adobe Presenter Community Conferences and events eLearning this week How do I. Rapid Authoring Rapid eLearning Training and Tutorials Whats new'

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Rapid eLearning

DECEMBER 10, 2019

Click here to view the tutorial on YouTube. Click here to view the tutorial on YouTube. Download the fully revised, free 63-page ebook: The Insider's Guide to Becoming a Rapid E-Learning Pro. Upcoming E-Learning Events. Articulate Roadshow: Learn more and register here. Getting Started?

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Rapid eLearning

MARCH 7, 2017

In the e-learning community, a number of people shared free icons and shapes. And they’re great for your courses, so make sure to take advantage of all of those free resources. Looking at the free icons reminded me of simple trick we show in our PowerPoint workshops. Upcoming E-Learning Events.

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Rapid eLearning

MARCH 24, 2021

Download the fully revised, free 63-page ebook: The Insider's Guide to Becoming a Rapid E-Learning Pro. Free E-Learning Resources. Want to learn more? Check out these articles and free resources in the community. Lots of cool e-learning examples to check out and find inspiration.

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Rapid eLearning

MAY 18, 2010

There are also a few community members who also shared what they use and recorded some demos. There are a few common issues when working with rapid elearning tools. That’s where I got the ideas for these free PowerPoint templates. Get Creative and Build Better E-Learning Courses. It’s free and easy.

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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

APRIL 5, 2011

A few days ago I came across this thread in the user community. Dave’s question (and the feedback he got) really speak to the value of the user community and why you need to be part of it if you aren’t already. Some of my best ideas come from the questions I get from the community. There’s lots of free stuff.

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Rapid eLearning

AUGUST 4, 2020

Click here to view the tutorial on YouTube. Below are the basic steps, but watch the tutorial above for more detail: Once the course is complete, publish the Storyline course in Word. I use 7zip (a free application). Download the fully revised, free 63-page ebook: The Insider's Guide to Becoming a Rapid E-Learning Pro.

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Rapid eLearning

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

Share your source files and do quick tutorials. Whether you build a portfolio as an active job seeker or to document your learning, it’s a good practice to develop. If so, feel free to share a link and share your thoughts. Free E-Learning Resources. Want to learn more? Do you have a portfolio?

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Rapid eLearning

DECEMBER 20, 2016

I also added a tutorial video for those who want to learn more about using the template for a simple quiz in Storyline. Free Quiz Template: Storyline. You can download the free template here. Free quiz template download: Storyline. I share some tips in this tutorial video. Free Quiz Template: PowerPoint.

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Rapid eLearning

JANUARY 24, 2017

Earlier I shared this free microlearning template. Here’s a series of video tutorials that show how to create the simple, yet powerful microlearning template. Here’s a series of video tutorials that show how to create the simple, yet powerful microlearning template. Click here to view the tutorial.

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Adobe Captivate

MAY 16, 2013

As always our eSeminars are free and focus on a broad variety of topics from basic technical [.].

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Rapid eLearning

SEPTEMBER 12, 2017

In the past, I’ve referenced a number of instructional designers who are active in the community where they share all sorts of free downloads , examples , and answer questions. His site has lots of good tutorial videos and advanced tips. Matthew’s nickname should be the “E-learning Thunder from Down Under.”

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