Rapid eLearning

JANUARY 30, 2018

I shared a cool 3D interaction in a recent workshop demo and have had lots of people ask how I built it. You can check out the interaction in this Rise demo. Here’s a previous post where I detailed more of the construction of the Rise demo. The tutorial below shows how to create the video using 3D models in PowerPoint.

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Rapid eLearning

OCTOBER 25, 2011

PowerPoint’s designed as a presentation tool. While the application is versatile and great for elearning, many people still struggle to get past the PowerPoint look because the features are designed to encourage the use of the templates. The key is to learn to see the features from a different perspective.

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Rapid eLearning

APRIL 26, 2011

Business Time PowerPoint Template. Click here to view the template demo. Bluegreen PowerPoint Template. The template below is from the Skyscan demo I did a couple of years ago. Click here to view the Skyscan demo. Subtle Sky PowerPoint Template. It’s made up of two basic screens like the Skyscan demo.

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Rapid eLearning

DECEMBER 27, 2011

You’ll notice in the demo above that I added characters to the bulbs. I like this look because it helps get away from the PowerPoint look and it adds a sense of informality to the course which may help make the content seem less rigid. Here’s a link to the free PowerPoint template. PowerPoint Template. I’ll be in St.

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Rapid eLearning

MAY 18, 2010

And here are a couple of demos that show the difference between a headset and desktop mic. 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. Click here to view demo. That’s what I did in this demo.

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Rapid eLearning

APRIL 17, 2012

One of the topics we cover in the elearning workshops is how to quickly create templates to help move the elearning courses out of that PowerPoint look. In this case, I mostly use PowerPoint. But hopefully you’ll take the time to practice some of the techniques so that you develop more proficient skills in PowerPoint.

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Rapid eLearning

SEPTEMBER 4, 2012

Click here to view the demo template. Included with the PowerPoint file is a matching Articulate Quizmaker template customized with a matching color scheme. This template is designed using the PowerPoint design theme colors. Demos & Downloads. Download the PowerPoint & Quizmaker templates. Sign up now.

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Rapid eLearning

MAY 14, 2019

Here’s some content that spans the past decade or so of rapid e-learning. Originally, the interactive scenario started as a PowerPoint file that was published with Articulate Studio to demonstrate how to create simple branched scenarios in PowerPoint. Interactive Scenario: PowerPoint. Getting Started?

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Rapid eLearning

JUNE 28, 2011

The good thing is that you can stick your toes into the mobile learning waters with little investment and actually produce a viable product. If you want to get started with mobile learning, all you need is PowerPoint. And it still remains true for mobile learning. And that’s easy enough with PowerPoint output.

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Rapid eLearning

APRIL 5, 2022

This is especially true for software demos where it’s easy to lose track of what’s going on and where the mouse is moving, more so if the viewer isn’t familiar with the user interface. 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

AUGUST 1, 2008

The Rapid Elearning Blog. The Secret to Creating Your Own PowerPoint Templates for E-Learning. Most PowerPoint templates are designed for standard bullet point presentations. They’re not really designed for elearning courses. Click here to view demo. December 17th, 2007. 30 comments.

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Rapid eLearning

JULY 19, 2022

My initial inclination was to build something in PowerPoint or Google slides, but I switched to Rise 360 and haven’t looked back. I find that even though Rise 360 is designed to be more of a traditional e-learning course , it really does lend itself as a great presentation tool. Go to the demo presentation and post a comment.

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Rapid eLearning

SEPTEMBER 1, 2015

There are 16 free PowerPoint templates and 15 free Storyline templates. Free PowerPoint Templates. Here are a bunch of free PowerPoint templates. Just like the PowerPoint templates, feel free to download them and customize them to meet your needs. There’s a really good assortment, too. Punchy Tab Template.

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Rapid eLearning

DECEMBER 10, 2019

I even show how you could use it doing a software demo in a live presentation. I find the transcription on Google Slides is a lot faster and a bit more accurate than in PowerPoint. Live Transcription & Closed Captions in PowerPoint Presentations. Upcoming E-Learning Events. If so, any extra tips?

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Rapid eLearning

MAY 9, 2023

Click to view the demo. DemoFest Examples : at their conferences, The E-Learning Guild hosts a DemoFest, which is like a science fair for e-learning projects. Download the fully revised, free 63-page ebook: The Insider's Guide to Becoming a Rapid E-Learning Pro Events May 3-4 (London) : Learning Technologies.

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Rapid eLearning

JULY 28, 2009

PowerPoint is an important part of the rapid elearning world. If you want to build good elearning courses, you really have to learn to use PowerPoint and it’s many features. The process of replicating the work teaches you new techniques that you’ll have for the rest of your rapid elearning career.

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Rapid eLearning

OCTOBER 19, 2010

Free PowerPoint Template. It’s got a clean interface that could easily be adapted to an elearning course. So I used the site to inspire a new free PowerPoint template. Here’s a demo of the Airdropper-inspired template in action. Click here to view the demo. Use PowerPoint to build your graphics.

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Rapid eLearning

JULY 21, 2015

Here’s a free PowerPoint template I built for a recent workshop. I used it to show how to create interactive conversations in PowerPoint using hyperlinks. Click here to see the free template demo. How to Edit the Free PowerPoint Template. Download the free PowerPoint template here. Getting Started?

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Rapid eLearning

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

Collect examples of diverse types of courses and learning activities. Create a demo course with different treatments that vary from typical content-heavy to a bit more interactive and focused on decision-making experiences. 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

OCTOBER 20, 2009

Last week I was at PowerPoint Live 2009 in Atlanta where I spent some time with people in the PowerPoint community. I met a few blog readers, many of the PowerPoint MVPs that I’ve followed over the years, and was reminded of a few tips and tricks that I can use in my rapid elearning courses. PowerPoint MVPs.

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Rapid eLearning

JUNE 14, 2011

Below are a couple of images from the PowerPoint template I quickly mocked up. You can see an example in the demo below. Everything’s created in PowerPoint (another example of how great it is as an illustration tool). Everything’s created in PowerPoint (another example of how great it is as an illustration tool).

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Rapid eLearning

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Help the customer see the difference in e-learning course design ideas. I like to give the customer a few demo courses that represent different ways to approach course content. Lots of really good sessions to improve your course design skills and learn some cool tips using Articulate 360. Getting Started?

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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. Learn to work with 3D models in PowerPoint and bring them into your e-learning courses. Check out the Grizzly bear demo.

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Rapid eLearning

OCTOBER 7, 2014

I was building a demo for a workshop and needed a few safety training images. Check out their service agreement to learn more. Check out their service agreement to learn more. Here’s the safety training demo I created for the workshop. Click here to view the elearning example. Two rapid elearning workshops.

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Rapid eLearning

MARCH 17, 2020

Here’s an e-learning example from Sarah Hodge that wasn’t part of the e-learning challenges but is a great example. Some of the things I like about this demo: Check out her example. That’s a great way to learn to use your e-learning software. Upcoming E-Learning Events.

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Rapid eLearning

NOVEMBER 24, 2014

I created all of the graphics in PowerPoint. However, others are combined shapes ( something you can do starting with PowerPoint 2010 ). For example, in the demo below you’ll see a simple click and reveal question/answer interaction. Click here to view the demo using free icons (Storyline). PowerPoint starter template.

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Rapid eLearning

JULY 28, 2015

Here’s another free PowerPoint template that you’re free to use in your online training courses. See the Free PowerPoint Template in Action. Below is an example of the free PowerPoint template without any content in it. Click here to view the PowerPoint demo. Click here to view the basic template.

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Rapid eLearning

AUGUST 3, 2010

If you want to succeed at rapid elearning, you have to develop your PowerPoint skills. See what you can do with PowerPoint. You’ll be surprised to find that PowerPoint’s a pretty capable graphics tool. PowerPoint Tips. Create in PowerPoint and then save the images as graphic files. Most of us don’t.

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Rapid eLearning

SEPTEMBER 6, 2011

And at the end of the post you’ll find the original PowerPoint file for you to download and deconstruct. I combined shapes in PowerPoint 2010 to cut a hole in the lid and make it transparent. Here’s a quick mockup of how you could use the laptop image in an elearning course. Click here to view the demo.

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Rapid eLearning

DECEMBER 15, 2009

And then consider how they might work in your elearning courses. It’s also a great way to learn to use PowerPoint’s graphic features; because a lot of your rapid elearning success depends on how well you can get around PowerPoint. Click here to view the demo. How I Built the Template in PowerPoint.

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Raptivity

DECEMBER 8, 2020

You cannot expect high engagement when your course is in the form of flat PowerPoint slides, lacks interactive assessments, games, or role-plays, does not present content in an appealing format, is too long, or is simply a page turner module that does not require much interaction from the learners’ end. The answer is ‘yes’.

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Rapid eLearning

MAY 21, 2019

Click here to view the demo. I think often our e-learning courses look too formal or corporatey (if that’s a word). He used an image from freepik to create the visual elements for his demo. It’s also a good way to learn how to design when you have to work on ready-made elements. Check it out below.

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Rapid eLearning

AUGUST 18, 2020

How to Transcribe Text into PowerPoint & E-Learning Courses. As I mentioned in an earlier post, create a demo course with media, interactivity, and animations. And use that to test the user’s learning environment. Upcoming E-Learning Events. Articulate Roadshow: Learn more and register here.

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Rapid eLearning

MAY 10, 2011

Rapid elearning design is made up of three core functions: rapid authoring, rapid assets, and rapid instructional design. Now that the elearning community is complete, I’ve been moving old demos and templates over to the site. Demo 1 : Office scenario. Demo 2 : Outdoors scenario.

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Rapid eLearning

JUNE 29, 2010

I was moving some files around the other day and found a tabbed PowerPoint template I started working on about a year ago. I like making these PowerPoint templates because it’s a good way to practice production techniques. They can make you more efficient when building your elearning courses. Click here to view the demo.

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Rapid eLearning

JANUARY 19, 2010

In a previous post, I showed you how to design your own PowerPoint templates. In other posts, I’ve talked about how to use PowerPoint’s drawing features to build the envelope icon and television monitor. These are all intended to help you become more proficient with PowerPoint and your graphic design skills.

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Rapid eLearning

JANUARY 27, 2009

One of the most common scenarios for rapid elearning developers is to take an existing PowerPoint presentation and convert it to an “elearning course.&# Sometimes you get the luxury of meeting with the subject matter expert and then reworking the content to transform it from a presentation to an elearning course.

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