Mike Taylor

AUGUST 24, 2022

The best thing about it is that mindsets are free. Bianca Baumann and I are running a full-day pre-conference workshop on these topics at DevLearn – “ Using the Marketing Playbook to Score Better L&D Results ”. This was a great, information filled workshop. It was a great workshop. Very worth my time.

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Mike Taylor

OCTOBER 1, 2022

Bianca Baumann and I are putting the finishing touches on our DevLearn pre-conference workshop and I’m getting pretty excited about it. Sadly, the other workshop with Mathias Vermeulen didn’t draw enough people and has been cancelled. If you are going to DevLearn this year, please hit reply and let me know.

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Rapid eLearning

SEPTEMBER 9, 2014

Here’s a template I created for a recent workshop on how to create an exploratory learning interaction. 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. Weekly Updates.

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E-learning Uncovered

OCTOBER 24, 2014

However, over the past several years, my use of hand-drawn graphics was limited to what I could find for free on the internet and (and that came with permissions that allowed me to use them in my courses). Oct 27 | DevLearn Pre-Conference Workshop: E-Learning 101 | Las Vegas, NV. Click here to download the PowerPoint file.

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Watershed

SEPTEMBER 23, 2019

The DevLearn Conference and Expo is one of the biggest events for the L&D industry. They also run a free, annual course called “xAPI cohort” that does an excellent job of introducing xAPI to instructional designers. BYOD: Use Power BI to Track, Analyze, and Visualize Training Data for Free with Dan Belhassen. Wednesday, Oct.

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Rapid eLearning

AUGUST 31, 2023

We have this shoplifting prevention document that we often use during our workshops on creating interactive e-learning. Download the fully revised, free 63-page ebook: The Insider's Guide to Becoming a Rapid E-Learning Pro Events October 24 (Las Vegas): 2023 Articulate User Conference. October 25-27 (Las Vegas) : Devlearn.

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Rapid eLearning

OCTOBER 7, 2014

I was building a demo for a workshop and needed a few safety training images. Here’s the safety training demo I created for the workshop. Upcoming Events & Workshops. Two rapid elearning workshops. October : Las Vegas (Devlearn). Fortunately Microsoft has some decent images available on their site.

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Arlo Training & Events Software

MARCH 22, 2023

With keynote speakers who are leaders in the field, panel discussions with opportunities for live Q&A, hands-on workshops, and social events, conferences are a good investment for professional development. The exhibition is free to attend, giving you access to all the learning technology suppliers, free seminars and live demonstrations.

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Mike Taylor

AUGUST 5, 2022

Business news doesn’t have to be dry and dense…make your mornings more enjoyable, for free. I’m busy working on the DevLearn workshops I mentioned last week and eternally grateful that I get to do them with such great people as Bianca Baumann and Mathias Vermeulen. There’s a reason over 2.6 Check it out! Happy Friday!

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Mike Taylor

AUGUST 30, 2019

If you’re interested in this idea, you should join Bianca Baumann ( @BiancaBaumann ) and I for our DevLearn pre-conference workshop “ L&D Strategies from the Marketing Playbook “. Mockup Phone – Free and simple screenshots device mockups generator. Speaking and Workshop Information Sheet. Tools & Resources.

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Cloudshare

SEPTEMBER 24, 2020

These free, virtual online sessions are given by experts, CEdMA members, and vendors in short 30-minute sessions that include online polls and chat between attendees. Short, free webinars are the star of the show, though premium paid options will include workshops and a certificate program. DevLearn 2020 Conference & Expo.

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Mike Taylor

OCTOBER 11, 2019

I’m looking forward to all the festivities at DevLearn in a couple of weeks. Grab this fantastic add-in for free to update slides in seconds, tidy up your tables, make rapid shape adjustments and more! If you don’t have LinkedIn Learning access, check your local library – they might be able to hook you up for free!

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Rapid eLearning

AUGUST 11, 2015

Most of us are scrambling to find free assets to use in our presentations and elearning courses. The good news is that there are more than enough free stock images available, such as these three earlier posts where I shared 80 free stock photos , 45 free stock photos , and 60 more free stock photos.

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Rapid eLearning

SEPTEMBER 1, 2015

To help you out, I compiled an assortment of free templates that you may have missed the past few weeks. There are 16 free PowerPoint templates and 15 free Storyline templates. And if you’re on that side of the planet where summer’s long gone, you can still take advantage of the free templates. Circle Lift.

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Rapid eLearning

OCTOBER 11, 2011

In a previous post, I share 15 free display graphics that are commonly seen in elearning courses. Free Chalkboard and Whiteboards. I offered these in a post about a year ago where I showed how to create the display boards and included links to some free fonts that would work well with these displays. The steps are simple.

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Mike Taylor

OCTOBER 19, 2018

Today I’m in the midst of final preparations for DevLearn in Las Vegas next week. I’m leading a full-day pre-con certificate workshop on Tuesday with Bianca Baumann, a Morning Buzz session on workplace curation Wednesday morning, a session on curation Thursday morning and showing some work in demofest Thursday evening.

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E-learning Uncovered

OCTOBER 23, 2013

As usual, I had a great time at the eLearning Guild’s DevLearn conference, which was held last week in Las Vegas. In most major cities, these organizations have free or low-cost workshops and one-on-one assistance on how to get started. Hope to see you back in Vegas next October for DevLearn 14 ! (Or Follow dpelkins.

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Mike Taylor

SEPTEMBER 7, 2018

Affinity Designer | download the beta for this free professional desktop publishing app. iLoveIMG | A fast, free web app for easy image modification. If you like what you hear, Bianca and I are leading a DevLearn pre-conference workshop on this. Learn more in my Speaking and Workshop Information Sheet.

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Mike Taylor

NOVEMBER 22, 2019

Check your local library for free access. Best of DevLearn DemoFest. Mailchimps new free website builder is yet another reason you should check them out. 21 Free & Paid PowerPoint Add-ins worth checking out. Vimsy – Create a video learning portal the free and easy way. Tools & Resources.

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Mike Taylor

SEPTEMBER 28, 2018

I’m in Washington DC this week leading an Articulate Storyline workshop at the ATD mothership. Give Microsoft Teams a go for free. I enjoy sharing my ideas and experience with corporate professionals via workshops, keynote presentations, podcasts, and webinars. Learn more in my Speaking and Workshop Information Sheet.

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E-learning Uncovered

JUNE 17, 2014

June 20, 2014 | Free Webinar: Authoring Tools Comparison. October 27, 2014 | DevLearn Pre-Conference Workshop: E-Learning 101 | Las Vegas, NV. Click here to download the PowerPoint file used in this tutorial. Upcoming Events & Webinars. July 10, 2014 | E-Learning Heroes Community Event | Toronto, ON.

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Rapid eLearning

SEPTEMBER 6, 2011

In today’s post, I’ll show you how to build a laptop monitor inspired by the free laptop image file you can get from the psdGraphics site. 80 for an all day workshop is a good value and worth the trip if you’re close to Nebraska. I’m also doing a free Articulate jam session while in town. Below is the tutorial.

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Mike Taylor

OCTOBER 5, 2018

You like free right? Marker Mark SVG Font – Nice hand written font free for both personal and commercial use. Ten Best Free Graphic Design Courses. I enjoy sharing my ideas and experience with corporate professionals via workshops, keynote presentations, podcasts, and webinars. A few other things just because I can.

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Mike Taylor

JULY 19, 2019

I´m looking forward to a mostly unscheduled weekend and some time to start working on the L&D Strategies from the Marketing Playbook DevLearn pre-conference workshop that Bianca Baumann and I are doing again this year. Let me know if you´ll be at DevLearn – I´d love to connect in person. Thanks for reading!

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Mike Taylor

OCTOBER 18, 2019

Twas the weekend before DevLearn and all through the house the speakers are buzzing taking care of all the last-minute tweaks to their slides and other details. (At If you’re there, I’ll be doing a pre-conference workshop along with a concurrent session, morning buzz and serving as a DevLearn ambassador. . – Ann Handley.

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Mike Taylor

NOVEMBER 2, 2018

Top 10 New Tools Discovered at DevLearn. Mathias Vermeulen ( @MathVermeulen ) was stalking Devlearn on the lookout for useful new tools, apps, and platforms. He’s also got some a few other DevLearn posts over there. Design Base – DesignBase is a database of highly curated free resources for all designers.

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LearnUpon

MAY 1, 2018

Considered a must-attend event, the conference showcases inspiring keynote speakers, insightful panels and discussions, and workshops for those looking for an in-depth learning experience. As a major event in the international industry’s calendar, DevLearn brings together a community of experts shaping the future of learning.

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Mike Taylor

SEPTEMBER 13, 2019

link] – Convert, optimize, and resize your images online in only one easy click and for free. Free Learning While Working Global Virtual Conference September 24/25. October 22-25: DevLearn Pre-Conference Workshop & Concurrent Session. Speaking and Workshop Information Sheet. Conference Roundup.

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E-learning Uncovered

JUNE 24, 2014

This past week, I had the privilege of delivering my updated authoring tools comparison on one of our free webinars. Feel free to watch the recording here. October 27, 2014 | DevLearn Pre-Conference Workshop: E-Learning 101 | Las Vegas, NV. Upcoming Events & Webinars.

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Mike Taylor

SEPTEMBER 17, 2021

You’ll definitely find things that will make your meetings or online workshops run better. Weje Board is a free, unlimited whiteboard tool for all kinds of projects. Weje Board is a free, unlimited whiteboard tool for all kinds of projects. PicMaker is a free online graphic design tool. Tools & Tips.

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Rapid eLearning

SEPTEMBER 29, 2015

The Internet is rife with free things, especially free stock image sites. However, there are usually three main issues with the free stock image sites: The free stock images aren’t really free. For example, free is confined to “free for personal use.” Free Stock Image Sites.

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Mike Taylor

JULY 5, 2019

Bianca Baumann ( @biancabaumann ) and I are excited to lead a full-day preconference session “ L&D Strategies from the Marketing Playbook ” at DevLearn again this year on this topic and this article will give you a brief introduction. Screenzy – Quick, easy & free way to beautify your screenshots! Design Resources.

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Mike Taylor

OCTOBER 12, 2018

If you’re anywhere near central Ohio, you can come to see Michael Allen for free at Ohio State on October 16th at 7pm. I enjoy sharing my ideas and experience with corporate professionals via workshops, keynote presentations, podcasts, and webinars. Learn more in my Speaking and Workshop Information Sheet. Conference News.

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Mike Taylor

NOVEMBER 6, 2020

DevLearn Resources & Handouts. Even when you aren’t able to attend, the Learning Guild always shares resources and handouts from all the DevLearn sessions which are often super helpful in and of themselves. Here are the DevLearn DDX session resources from this year’s conference. Speaking and Workshop Information Sheet.

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E-learning Uncovered

JULY 15, 2014

Here are some of my pictures from the event: Lastly, feel free to check out the workshop page to see details about the other presentations. October 27, 2014 | DevLearn Pre-Conference Workshop: E-Learning 101 | Las Vegas, NV. Upcoming Events & Webinars. July 22 – 23 | Articulate Storyline Training.

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Rapid eLearning

SEPTEMBER 25, 2018

Between the workshops I run, blog emails received, and helping in the community, I get to see hundreds of e-learning courses. Download the fully revised, free 63-page ebook: The Insider's Guide to Becoming a Rapid E-Learning Pro. October 23 (Las Vegas, NV): Articulate User Conference with Devlearn. Free E-Learning Resources.

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Knowledge Guru

JANUARY 12, 2015

Last October, we unveiled the new Knowledge Guru “Quest’ game type at DevLearn in Las Vegas. We sent participants on an interactive quest that included our Fall Release announcement, a meet-up breakfast for those interested in serious games, an all-day workshop with Sharon Boller and Karl Kapp and much more. Details ).

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