Rapid eLearning

SEPTEMBER 29, 2020

I’m working on a presentation that covers instructional design challenges and wanted to share a few points to consider about course design and how we need to move past the way many of today’s courses are constructed. Technology has changed the landscape for today’s course designers. October 6: Amsterdam.

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Experiencing eLearning

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

This post includes links on scenario-based learning (SBL) research, working with Twine, learning experience design (LXD), 360 images, VR resources, and elearning development time calculators. Free tool for managing audio files with Twine and Harlowe. Learning Experience Design. Free stock photos related to 360 panoramic.

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Rapid eLearning

MARCH 22, 2022

Before you spend time scraping your sites for images, connect with the marketing (or web) team. Download Images from the Website. One option is to locate an image on the website, right-click and save to a folder. Download Images via the Browser’s Site Inspection. Download Images by Extracting from Your Website.

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Rapid eLearning

AUGUST 10, 2021

Storyline 360 includes a 360° image feature where one can insert interactive markers and labels. On top of that, one can also leverage all the other capabilities of Storyline and layer content on top of the image. Last week, the e-learning challenge was to create some 360° image interactions. 360° Image Example: Mi & Mo.

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Rapid eLearning

JULY 27, 2021

If you need to collect images from your company site to use in your training this tip should help. Usually when I find an image, I right-click to save. Here are two simple ways to see all the downloadable images and save them. Image Extractor Extension. Use the image extractor extension in your browser.

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eLearningArt

MAY 20, 2019

And, for some free training from Anna on scenarios, visit ScenarioDesignSecrets.com. My top four tips for designing eLearning like a pro. Free bonus images for those who listen to the interview. Origin story of eLearningArt – My own struggles with images as an eLearning consultant ( 2:13 ). Which is better?

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Rapid eLearning

APRIL 21, 2020

It’s not always easy to find the images you need. Here are some free images and resources to help with your training programs. And here’s a link for different ways to give credit and attribution for the free resources. Free Coronavirus Stock Photos. They’re free to use. Iconfinder.

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Rapid eLearning

MARCH 1, 2022

I also show how to use Cloudberry Explorer (another free product) to manage uploading and creating the URL. Download the fully revised, free 63-page ebook: The Insider's Guide to Becoming a Rapid E-Learning Pro. Free E-Learning Resources. Check out these articles and free resources in the community. Want to learn more?

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Rapid eLearning

JUNE 15, 2021

I love free icons and illustrations that can be used in e-learning. What’s cool is that the icons are open source and free to use in commercial projects without any attribution requirement. Why are the icons free? ” How do I give credit for the free icons? What can I share for free? Want to learn more?

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Rapid eLearning

MARCH 8, 2022

Google gives you 5 GB free, and odds are you will never have to pay for the service unless you have a lot of content. Download the fully revised, free 63-page ebook: The Insider's Guide to Becoming a Rapid E-Learning Pro. Free E-Learning Resources. Check out these articles and free resources in the community.

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Rapid eLearning

DECEMBER 8, 2020

Free Background Music. There are a lot of “free” sites, but to tell you the truth most of them are useless. Here are a couple of options that should provide most of the free background music you need. YouTube Audio Library : free for commercial use, no attribution search options. Mixkit : free; no attribution.

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Rapid eLearning

NOVEMBER 10, 2015

It seems like every day there’s a new site that offers free stock images. Seriously, how many stock images are you really using? In the past, I’ve save you some time by reviewing free stock images and curating them into contextual downloads. Stock Snap. Stockography.

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Rapid eLearning

MAY 3, 2022

Why Create a Free QR Code for Training. How to Create Free QR Codes. The images below show the difference between the Chrome and Edge versions. The images below show the difference between the Chrome and Edge versions. As you can see, it’s pretty easy to create and download a free QR code. Want to learn more?

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Rapid eLearning

DECEMBER 4, 2018

Squoosh.app is a free service from Google that compresses large images. What I like is being able to compare the before and after versions of images. Some of the images I tested were compressed down over 90% and to the naked eye the degradation was negligible without zooming. MB) and the already compressed image (98 KB).

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Ashley Chiasson

APRIL 24, 2017

100+ Free Stock Photos for Use in E-learning. Instructional Designers and E-Learning Developers are always looking for high-quality stock photos they can use use within their e-learning development. Click here to download 100+ Free Stock Photos for Use in E-Learning. I’m one of those folks too!

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Adobe Captivate

JUNE 27, 2018

What do I do when I don’t have an image? It is a wonderful addition to our Adobe Stock resource. As an instructional designer, I find that I only have so many hours in the day. I wish I could capture all of the images I want and need but it is not possible.

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Rapid eLearning

AUGUST 22, 2023

There’s a lot of promise to artificial intelligence (AI) for image generation. However, as it currently works it’s not as simple as prompting an image and getting something perfect to download and use. However, using the images for production work can be a challenge. Free E-Learning Resources Want to learn more?

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Rapid eLearning

FEBRUARY 23, 2015

One of my favorite sites for free stock images is Unsplash.com. They provide hundreds of free stock images with a Creative Commons Zero license. That means you can do anything with the images, whether free or commercial. You can download the free template it here. Thank you, Unsplash!

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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.”

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Rapid eLearning

NOVEMBER 26, 2019

They look nice and they’re free to use for commercial projects. Here’s why I think these free illustrations work well with Rise 360. Here’s an example where I matched the accent color in Rise 360 with the free illustrations from unDraw. Free E-Learning Resources. In Rise 360, you set a core accent color.

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Rapid eLearning

MARCH 31, 2020

But, really, who doesn’t like additional free illustrations to use in e-learning courses? Recently, I shared a few free illustrations that can be modified for your online training. Free Illustrations for E-Learning. Modify the Free Illustrations. Ideas for Free Illustrations. Free E-Learning Resources.

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Rapid eLearning

APRIL 26, 2022

This is when your instructional design skills should prevail. Maybe there’s some simple interactivity like a tabs interaction or one of those fancy images with labels and markers, but that’s just a different way to expose content. As instructional designers and course builders, we should be able to push back.

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Rapid eLearning

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

By taking into account the needs and objectives of both stakeholders, courses can be designed that are beneficial and enjoyable for both. As an instructional designer, it’s up to you to be the bridge between the organization commissioning the course and the people who will be consuming it. Getting Started?

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Limestone Learning

JULY 31, 2023

But if you do have an hour or so to devote to learning, why not check out a free webinar? Free for ATD members) Generative AI has unleashed a world of possibilities in the realm of skill development and corporate learning. Making and editing images and video. It’s a productive way to spend your time in the shade!

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Rapid eLearning

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

Download the fully revised, free 63-page ebook: The Insider's Guide to Becoming a Rapid E-Learning Pro. Free E-Learning Resources. Check out these articles and free resources in the community. Here’s a great job board for e-learning, instructional design, and training jobs. Want to learn more? Getting Started?

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Rapid eLearning

APRIL 14, 2020

Download the fully revised, free 63-page ebook: The Insider's Guide to Becoming a Rapid E-Learning Pro. Free E-Learning Resources. Check out these articles and free resources in the community. Here’s a great job board for elearning, instructional design, and training jobs. This is one I like. Details coming soon.

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Matrix

SEPTEMBER 1, 2016

When creating online courses it can be hard to pick and choose the perfect image and put it in the perfect spot in your lesson. While I could go on and on about not knowing your target audience when selecting images for your courses, this post will focus on the second reason only. My favorite free images resources for online courses.

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Rapid eLearning

DECEMBER 17, 2019

I’ve shared some ideas in previous posts with links to some examples , free templates , production ideas , and recommended books. They offer a visual design that is cohesive and includes a lot of common objects, such as content holders, progress indicators, badges, and buttons. Many stock image sites sell GUIs.

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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

OCTOBER 4, 2016

This instructional design tip focuses on how to simplify and chunk content in complex training courses. Essentially, instructional design is about crafting a viable learning experience. Instructional Design Tip: Break Your Content into Chunks. Instructional Design Tip: Get to Know Your Learners.

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eLearning Brothers

FEBRUARY 19, 2015

The best part of these eLearning Templates is they are free. Here is what you get with today’s Free Templates: A Conversational Scenario Template. 16 Cutout People Images and Illustrated Characters. 4 Stock Images and Graphics. A Storyboard Template (for Instructional Designers).

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Rapid eLearning

AUGUST 9, 2022

Download the fully revised, free 63-page ebook: The Insider's Guide to Becoming a Rapid E-Learning Pro. Free E-Learning Resources. Check out these articles and free resources in the community. Here’s a great job board for e-learning, instructional design, and training jobs. Want to learn more? Getting Started?

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Rapid eLearning

JUNE 14, 2022

“Tell, Show, Do” is a common instructional design model. The model is a simple reminder that steers the course design away from the common content dump and focuses on the action in the learning, mainly the doing part. It rhymes and is another easy thing to remember about course design. Want to learn more?

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Rapid eLearning

MAY 3, 2016

It’s a great way to add texture and novelty to screens that are usually plastered with static images and bullet points. Examples of Free Stock Video Courses. Great use of stock video throughout. Love the way she tied the colors and yoyo into the design. Find Free Stock Videos.

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Rapid eLearning

OCTOBER 18, 2022

Download the fully revised, free 63-page ebook: The Insider's Guide to Becoming a Rapid E-Learning Pro Upcoming Events. Free E-Learning Resources. Check out these articles and free resources in the community. Here’s a great job board for e-learning, instructional design, and training jobs. Want to learn more?

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Rapid eLearning

JUNE 7, 2022

As a younger instructional designer, I learned that the instructor does the telling and showing and the learner does the doing. In addition, by focusing on the “doing” it moves your course design away from the all too familiar linear, click and read model. Free E-Learning Resources. Want to learn more?

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Rapid eLearning

MARCH 8, 2016

Here are some scenario background images that are great for your next interactive branched e-learning scenario course. These backgrounds go really well with the illustrated characters that come with the Articulate applications or those you may find at some of the free vector image sites. Free E-Learning Resources.

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