Challenge to Learn

MAY 27, 2019

We also know that we have to guide and assist subject matter experts to help them create effective learning materials. Subject matter experts often start with what we call a “PowerPoint mindset”; they are focussed on transferring the information as if they are creating a PowerPoint presentation.

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Hurix Digital

OCTOBER 2, 2023

This post discusses some of the top pre-press services tips required for effective print publishing. 10 Pre-Press Tips for Effective Print Publishing Pay Attention to the Quality and Size Of the Images One of the common mistakes in pre-press printing is the selection of the wrong resolution for a picture.

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BrightCarbon

NOVEMBER 17, 2020

If you are wondering how to determine the best color contrast for PowerPoint, it’s your lucky day! We are releasing a free PowerPoint color contrast checker as part of our brilliant PowerPoint add-in, BrightSlide. Plus, the knock-on effect of designing with disabled people in mind is that accessible design benefits everyone.

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BrightCarbon

JANUARY 13, 2023

Asynchronous knowledge transfer is becoming more common so there’s more need to record narration in PowerPoint. The PowerPoint Record tool can help you create an all-singing, all-dancing video version of your presentation. Why record video in PowerPoint? How to record presentations in PowerPoint. Let’s take a look!

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BrightCarbon

MAY 29, 2020

When creating presentations in PowerPoint it’s important to have a template to ensure design consistency, but it takes time, effort and skill to create high quality templates and masters. Of course, there are lots of places you can get free PowerPoint templates, but are they any good?

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BrightCarbon

APRIL 16, 2021

Interactive PowerPoint quizzes are a great way of levelling up your eLearning content. Remember, quizzes made in native PowerPoint cannot be scored. Everything you need to make interactive quizzes is available in PowerPoint. Hyperlinks are a way of jumping to another slide, section of your deck, or place outside PowerPoint.

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BrightCarbon

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

So, ensuring your slides are more accessible will improve the effectiveness of your presentation for everyone. Our final text formatting tip is to left align your text to prevent unnecessary eye jumps. Explore PowerPoint’s Accessibility tab. Use legible fonts. 2) Right click on an object then select Edit Alt Text.

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BrightCarbon

JANUARY 6, 2021

Zoom in PowerPoint is a terrific tool that allows you to jump straight to the content you want and supports a seamless interactive presentation. It’s really quick and straightforward to do, but before getting into how PowerPoint Zoom links work, it’s worth showing you how to set up a presentation to make it easy to use them.

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Mike Taylor

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

Last Week’s Most Clicked Learning Styles Are More Toxic Than We Thought News & Notes BrightSlide: Supercharge Your PowerPoint Design Productivity Ever feel like working in PowerPoint takes forever to do what you want? Learn more → Tech Tools & Tips If tools are your jam, check out my new Work Smarter newsletter.

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Brilliant Teams

AUGUST 11, 2023

PowerPoint to eLearning: Step-by-Step Conversion Walkthrough - Introduction Learn how to convert your PowerPoint to eLearning content with this comprehensive step-by-step guide. Discover tips, tricks, and tools for a successful transformation and create impactful eLearning courses with ease.

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Mike Taylor

APRIL 14, 2023

Learn more → PowerPoint Accessibility Freebies In this video, Stephy Hogan shares some great accessibility tools and resources for PowerPoint and reminds us about the importance of making PowerPoint presentations accessible to all. Special effects. Well, wonder no more, because this article has got you covered.

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BrightCarbon

FEBRUARY 24, 2020

In this post we look at the mind-bending world of Morph and how to use it create stunning design effects in PowerPoint. The new morph transition in PowerPoint is pretty cool. You can achieve this with an animation effect, but the animation would only happen once the transition is complete, so the timing would be off.

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Brilliant Teams

JUNE 26, 2023

PowerPoint to eLearning conversion services offer numerous benefits for individuals and organizations seeking to enhance their online learning experiences. One effective way to create engaging eLearning content is by converting PowerPoint presentations into interactive eLearning modules. Why Convert PowerPoint to eLearning?

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Yukon Learning

OCTOBER 19, 2023

Read on as we answer the “as heard in training” question: “ How can I organize my e-learning project assets for effective version control and file management? You can save custom images and source files created from other software (like PowerPoint) for Storyline 360 or Rise 360 projects here. So, let’s get organized!

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Brilliant Teams

AUGUST 23, 2023

Boost Engagement: How to Convert PowerPoint Presentations to eLearning - Introduction Learn how to boost engagement by converting PowerPoint presentations to eLearning. This comprehensive guide will show you step-by-step instructions and expert insights to create effective eLearning content.

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eLearningArt

FEBRUARY 19, 2018

Did you know there are only 14 PowerPoint MVPs in the United States? These are the practitioners that Microsoft designates as the top experts… the PowerPoint and presentation ninjas. I was lucky enough to have the opportunity to interview PowerPoint MVP Ellen Finkelstein. What’s your best PowerPoint tip?

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TechSmith Camtasia

NOVEMBER 7, 2017

So, you’ve mastered simple screen capture by turning your PowerPoint slides into a video. Why not take your PowerPoint videos to the next level with editing features? According to University of Washington biologist John Medina, a typical audience mentally checks out of a PowerPoint presentation after the first 10 minutes.

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BrightCarbon

AUGUST 9, 2019

This two-part series will teach you how to make an effective infographic in PowerPoint. These guides will show you that creating a beautifully visual infographic in PowerPoint is much easier than you think. Creating an infographic in PowerPoint: MealCarbon. Step 1: Preparing your canvas. Download it here.

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The Logical Blog by IconLogic

AUGUST 24, 2014

by AJ Walther    In my three-hour mini session on  Optimizing PowerPoint for eLearning and Design , I discuss how to create your own eLearning characters using PowerPoint. I was not alone in creating my own PowerPoint eLearning characters! Create your own character in PowerPoint and  send it to me.

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Limestone Learning

JANUARY 26, 2021

Tips to align fellow leaders across the organization around reskilling. PT: Hollywood FX with PowerPoint Make professional, movie quality effects using PowerPoint. Learn tips, tricks and techniques to make the impossible. Learn tips, tricks and techniques to make the impossible.

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iSpring Solutions

NOVEMBER 24, 2022

Animation effects in PowerPoint provide smooth visual transitions between different states of your presentation by moving objects in place or… Read More.

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Rapid eLearning

APRIL 5, 2022

Here are a few simple tips to highlight your mouse when presenting or recording your tutorial. Create a Spotlight Effect to Show Mouse Location. In fact, I use the spotlight effect instead of the control button feature above. I use the spotlight effect all the time. I also record a ton of tutorials. Getting Started?

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The Performance Improvement Blog

OCTOBER 18, 2011

Having viewed many TED presentations, I had the mistaken belief that leaders were finally learning how to use PowerPoint (and other presentation tools) effectively. It would be better if they didn’t use PowerPoint at all. Apparently, PowerPoint slides are, in many cases, failing to communicate key messages.

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The Logical Blog by IconLogic

JUNE 6, 2012

by AJ George  I typically write about PowerPoint as it pertains to eLearning. This time I'd like to share a cool add-on I've discovered for PowerPoint for live presentations. That's cool; it's all fully editable just like any other PowerPoint slide.  Audience participation can be a problem.

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The Logical Blog by IconLogic

OCTOBER 7, 2011

I've talked a lot about where to get free stock photos , about how to manipulate stock photos , and tips for creating your own graphics. This is often seen as a less effective way to present learning, but it doesn't have to be. by AJ George. This could prove quite labor intensive. But, behold: Design Comics. "  

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The Logical Blog by IconLogic

MAY 10, 2012

This PowerPoint user wanted to be able to create multiple charts with the same formatting (ie bars on a graph with a gradient effect) without having to individually format each separate piece of every new chart. In PowerPoint, choose  Insert > Illustrations > Chart  (to open the Insert Chart dialog box).

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BrightCarbon

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

Underwhelmed by the built-in slide transitions in PowerPoint? PowerPoint has almost 50 transitions to choose from. In our last article on slide transitions in PowerPoint we may have mentioned (once or twice) that the options native to PowerPoint leave something to be desired. Or just completely baffled? Let’s get started!

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BrightCarbon

JULY 16, 2021

This blog post will show you how to source, create and animate custom presentation icons from within PowerPoint itself! How to tailor icons in PowerPoint. If you’re using Office 365, you’ll be able to access PowerPoint’s native presentation icons. Wingdings is accessible no matter what version of PowerPoint you’re using.

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Challenge to Learn

FEBRUARY 1, 2016

Many new eLearning authors create eLearning with a presentation (PowerPoint) mindset. This article contains seven tips that will help you to create more engaging and effective eLearning modules. This is the first and probably the most important tip of all. I have added them to these tips in a free eLearning module.

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BrightCarbon

MAY 12, 2021

We’ve been investigating what gets lost in translation when you convert PowerPoint to Google Slides. If you’re a Google Drive user, you’ve probably noticed that when you open a PowerPoint file from your Drive, Google Slides is the first recommended program. They will not change back if you open the file in PowerPoint later.

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The Logical Blog by IconLogic

AUGUST 30, 2012

by AJ George  When you give a PowerPoint presentation live, what you say verbally is more important, probably more interesting, and certainly more fleshed out than the few words or pictures on the slides. You could, of course, record a voiceover in PowerPoint, but maybe you have a cold and your voice isn't up to par.

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BrightCarbon

JUNE 18, 2021

Whether your chronology is short and sweet or more complex, timelines in PowerPoint are a great way to present a series of events in a digestible way. If timelines in PowerPoint are well executed, they can clearly and concisely communicate a complex process or important roadmap. Step 2 – Planning your PowerPoint timeline.

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LearnDash

JUNE 11, 2020

We’ve gathered a few tips for training your remote workforce that can work for a variety of businesses. Or, you may have shifted your company goals as an effect of the pandemic. The post 6 Training Tips for Your Remote Workforce appeared first on LearnDash. Review Your Initial Training Outline.

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Mike Taylor

NOVEMBER 11, 2022

Tips for Learning & Development from Leading Experts. 40 Top L&D Experts from around the world answer the prompt: “What’s something you think L&D professionals could sometimes improve on, and what tip(s) would you offer for improving?”. Tech, Tools & Tips. Tips for creating an effective outline.

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BrightCarbon

MARCH 4, 2020

Video is a great way to engage your audience in a more engaging, dynamic, or emotive way than can be achieved with standard PowerPoint alone. There are a couple of options available if you want to embed video in PowerPoint. How to embed a video in PowerPoint. Once selected, click Insert and you’ll insert video into PowerPoint.

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CommLab India

APRIL 11, 2022

iSpring is compatible with Microsoft PowerPoint and is highly cost-effective. Read on to discover its benefits, a few tips to use it and answers to common FAQs. iSpring is an authoring tool that can be used for rapid eLearning course development.

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The Logical Blog by IconLogic

MARCH 29, 2012

by AJ George  A recent  question in the Microsoft Office forums  inquired about the process of animating a picture in PowerPoint so that it came onto the slide piece by piece--like a puzzle. The original answer referenced this tutorial:  Puzzle Pictures in PowerPoint. Start PowerPoint.

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