Rapid eLearning

FEBRUARY 1, 2011

Here’s what I find typical of people who do rapid elearning. I call this the rapid elearning story because it’s a story many people relate to. It’s also a great framework for learning to build courses. I shared more detail in the post on building a roadmap to better rapid elearning. Rapid Authoring.

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Rapid eLearning

NOVEMBER 10, 2020

Here’s a common issue and easy solution when troubleshooting e-learning courses. Instead of using theme colors many developers do quick color picks or custom colors. Download the fully revised, free 63-page ebook: The Insider's Guide to Becoming a Rapid E-Learning Pro Upcoming E-Learning Events.

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Rapid eLearning

MAY 3, 2022

I like the Chrome QR codes best because I can remove the dinosaur image and replace it with my own and easily create a branded QR code by adding a logo or other custom image. Download the fully revised, free 63-page ebook: The Insider's Guide to Becoming a Rapid E-Learning Pro. Free E-Learning Resources.

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Rapid eLearning

JUNE 1, 2021

Most e-learning content is on the explainer side of things. Why spend extra time and resources on custom interactivity in Storyline 360 ? There are times where custom interactivity is warranted. In that case, use Rise 360 and add custom interactions from Storyline 360. Free E-Learning Resources.

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Rapid eLearning

OCTOBER 25, 2011

But if you can step away from what the vendor calls the product and how they present the features, you’ll learn to get more value out of the tools. Quizzing products typically use forms to create the quiz questions. In the next example I extended my rapid elearning tools in two ways. Click here for updates.

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Rapid eLearning

MAY 18, 2010

There are a few common issues when working with rapid elearning tools. Typically, with a form-based tool, you have limited customizations outside of changing the template colors and fonts. This lets you break the standard form look and create a product that can be very rich-looking, like the example below. Good question.

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mLearning Revolution

JANUARY 5, 2012

Since leaving Adobe , I have been expanding my horizons by exploring other eLearning tools, especially as I begin posting reviews of various Rapid eLearning tools here on my Blog. Trust me, if all the parts are not in sync, it’s tough to delight your customers. David Anderson (@elearning) January 3, 2012.

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Rapid eLearning

JANUARY 26, 2021

They’re close to the subject and can keep things from becoming muddled by not involving a complicated production process or bringing on others who may confuse things. “Our customers aren’t happy.” 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

JULY 24, 2018

In fact, I regularly use PowerPoint to create the graphics and custom assets for my e-learning courses. Custom graphics : Here’s an example where I used PowerPoint to create the graphics for my Rise flash card interaction. Customize slide size. But inside the rectangle will be the custom-shaped video.

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Rapid eLearning

APRIL 20, 2010

Great for waving at sewer workers completing their elearning courses. Two-part series on creating some custom picture frames: custom fills and borders. Use crop and soft edges to create custom image. Create a custom color theme in PowerPoint. Create custom cue cards and memo pad. Rapid E-Learning.

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Rapid eLearning

OCTOBER 3, 2017

I reviewed their modules and want to highlight a few production tips that not only work for gamified e-learning courses, but are just as useful in other contexts. I isolated a few things that they did so that I can show some production tips and nuances of the software. Tutorial: how to create custom markers.

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Rapid eLearning

JUNE 9, 2020

However, the reality is that a lot of training we’re asked to build isn’t actionable because the managers or customers tend to think that the issue is a lack of information. For example, if the training is on how to install a product. I know you’re trained if I can observe you install the product correctly.

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Rapid eLearning

OCTOBER 1, 2019

On top of that, working with customers and getting them to “see” what we were building was a challenge because it wasn’t as easy and quick to prototype the courses back then. It was also an easy way to show what other assets were required and the extra production required to deliver the course. I’m curious.

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Rapid eLearning

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020

But templates come with constraints and when attempting to customize them you may be robbed of the time saved. This is something I see all the time when working with e-learning developers. You don’t want to change layouts, redesign the slide, add new elements, or customize colors. Upcoming E-Learning Events.

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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. The same goes for elearning.

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EI Design

JULY 1, 2020

In this article (part of a series of 4 articles, an eBook, and a Webinar), I focus on the impact of COVID-19, notably the need to quickly adopt remote or Virtual Training (amidst tight or limited budgets). There is also an immediate need of measures to sustain employee efficiency and productivity as they work remotely. Background.

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Rapid eLearning

JANUARY 14, 2020

E-learning templates can be a bit challenging. On one hand, they speed up production. And then on the other they may introduce constraints in the learning experience design. An e-learning course screen has a specific structure. Upcoming E-Learning Events. Learning Technologies.

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Rapid eLearning

SEPTEMBER 30, 2014

Create Characters by Customizing Clip Art. Start by selecting the clip art image, ungrouping it, and making the customizations you need. A Simple Way to Create Custom Callouts for Your Courses. Create Custom Characters for Your E-Learning Scenarios. Create Your Own Custom Characters for Online Training.

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Rapid eLearning

APRIL 26, 2016

In this post we’ll look at an easy way to customize illustration in PowerPoint, since it’s a tool most of us have and it’s easy to do. Production Tips: Stick with the same illustrator to have a consistent look. Instead, identify elements of the illustration that you may extract to create your own custom illustration.

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Rapid eLearning

AUGUST 28, 2018

From there, the person buys the ingredients required for each order, bakes cookies, and delivers them to satisfied customers. The first person committed valuable resources to a product that many didn’t need or want. The second was able to manage resources by committing them to a product that customers did want.

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Rapid eLearning

AUGUST 25, 2015

In today’s post we’ll look at how to create custom characters that you can use in your visual thinking activities and course design. The Case for Hand Drawn Custom Characters. You don’t have to be an artist to create custom characters. I like the custom characters below created by Ella Zheng. We’ll look at both below.

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Rapid eLearning

MARCH 26, 2019

It enables me to play around with different ideas and production techniques. The tutorials offer little bonus tips and focus on some production nuances that aren’t always apparent to new users. E-Learning Tip: How to Keep Objects Persistent and as the Top Layer. Upcoming E-Learning Events. Alignment.

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Rapid eLearning

AUGUST 1, 2008

The Rapid Elearning Blog. Here’s How to Save Time & Money Building Your Next E-Learning Course. Unless you work for the Count of Monte Cristo, you most likely have limited resources to build your e-learning courses. I use a three-tiered approach for elearning design. December 4th, 2007.

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Rapid eLearning

JULY 2, 2019

During production, I keep it visible so I remember it’s there or can easily direct reviewers to it. After production, I either delete it or hide it by making it transparent or use a hotspot. Insert a custom player tab and link to the secret menu slide. Upcoming E-Learning Events.

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Rapid eLearning

APRIL 17, 2012

PowerPoint Production Tips. After previewing the template, check out the production tips below. They’ll help you save time the next time you build a rapid elearning course. In PowerPoint 2010, you can create custom shapes by combining shapes or using one to punch out a shape from the other. Upcoming Events.

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Rapid eLearning

NOVEMBER 10, 2014

Why work to get eyes on your product and then create that sort of friction? Create a custom slide and insert it using the lightbox feature. I guess there’s a big demand for free stock images and free fonts for family use. While it’s the asset creator’s prerogative to attach strings, personally I find it kind of lame.

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Rapid eLearning

DECEMBER 14, 2010

Many of the rapid elearning courses I see use whiteboards or chalkboards. Here are a few tutorials on how to create some display boards with a few extra production tips. How to customize the hand-drawn graphics. Tidbits: Here’s your last chance to vote for your favorite elearning blog in the 2010 Edublog Awards.

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Rapid eLearning

AUGUST 1, 2008

The Rapid Elearning Blog. Sitting in the car and waiting in line is not very productive. The same can be said for those people who already have existing skills and yet have to go through an "elearning course" before they can be tested. That’s a lot of money and lost productivity. January 29th, 2008.

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Rapid eLearning

DECEMBER 28, 2010

I also included a free PowerPoint elearning template to celebrate the holidays and a great 2010! If you want to learn more about using PowerPoint or building rapid elearning courses, this list is a good place to start. Instead, practice what you learned and then try to apply it to a real project.

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Rapid eLearning

MAY 3, 2011

Years ago when I did video production, it seemed that every one of my customers wanted the final video to be like an MTV music video—fast moving with quick cuts. However, a bigger challenge was when they had those expectations for the product but never shared them with me. What’s in Your Client’s Head? Give Them Some Examples.

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Rapid eLearning

JULY 17, 2018

Thus it’s important to manage how you work with customers and how they understand your contributions. If you’re just getting started, here are some things to keep in mind: Successful E-Learning Pleases the Customer. Your customer is why you have a job. Who is your customer?

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Rapid eLearning

MARCH 19, 2019

However, there’s a way to make e-learning content and the learning experience more dynamic when using variables. Variables help create custom user experiences such as personalized visuals, conditional navigation, and adaptive learning paths. Practice Activities to Learn About Variables for E-Learning.

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Rapid eLearning

SEPTEMBER 20, 2016

When we started this blog in 2007, PowerPoint-based elearning was all the rage, and for good reason. It was a great entry point for people just getting started, especially when the alternative was custom Flash programming that required programming skills and resources. How to Create a Rapid E-Learning Tab in PowerPoint.

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Rapid eLearning

JANUARY 3, 2017

The key point was that it didn’t matter what underlying technology drove the content, the next generation course designer could build e-elearning with no programming skills required. Catching the Rapid E-Learning Bug. From that point on, anywhere I went I was touting this rapid e-learning stuff.

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Rapid eLearning

NOVEMBER 27, 2012

And because they’re so common and familiar, the projects may have come off less custom or personal. Since these were public-facing projects and potential customers I was inclined to put the best product out there. They didn’t look custom. You may copy and use the media elements in projects and documents. Details coming.

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Rapid eLearning

JANUARY 26, 2010

It’s also a great way to build a personal learning network. For example, if you build rapid elearning courses with Articulate products there are all sorts of resources available to you: Articulate’s Facebook page keeps you up-to-date on news and information. Create Custom Rapid E-Learning Your Way.

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Rapid eLearning

JUNE 6, 2017

Commit to a production process. Custom Portfolio Sites. Personally, I think considering the freedom and custom options, it’s a better choice to own your site and control how to add media and content. Having a custom email always looks better than using one of those ones from a public email service. Update frequency.

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